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Meta is Killing off Launch Titles ‘Bogo’ & ‘Dead and Buried’ Games Next Year
Meta is shutting down three of its exclusive titles next March, including VR shooters Dead and Buried (2016) and Dead and Buried II (2019), and virtual pet simulator Bogo (2019).
Meta announced via email to current game owners that all three titles will no longer be supported come March 15th, 2024. In the meantime, the company has removed the games from store search results, and removed any way to purchase or download them (if not already in your library).
Created as an Oculus Touch launch title for Rift and released in late 2016 by Oculus Studios, Dead and Buried was one of the […]
100 Engaging Philosophical Questions for Kids
We all know kids are natural-born philosophers, always probing with those relentless ‘why’s and ‘how’s. So, why not channel that curiosity into some thought-provoking discussions? In this post, I’m serving up a list of philosophical questions designed just for young minds. These aren’t your average dinner table questions but prompts to explore the worlds of ethics, metaphysics, and even existentialism with the kiddos.
And hey, if you found this post helpful you might also want to check my post on philosophical questions for older students, you’ll definitely want to dive into this one too. Let’s get those […]
100+ Philosophical Questions to Enrich Classroom Discussions and Boost Critical Thinking
Infusing classroom discussions with philosophical questions can significantly elevate the depth of thinking among students. It helps them grapple with abstract concepts, ethical dilemmas, and even seemingly “unanswerable” queries that prompt deeper consideration.
From my own teaching days, I can say that tossing a well-timed philosophical question into the mix can bring even the most lackluster discussion back to life. Suddenly, everyone’s awake, engaged, and eager to share their opinions. It’s fascinating to see how different students interpret the same question, and you often end up learning as much from them as they do from you.
Now, from a […]
Students Tips to Detect Fake News
Students tips to detect fake news are the topic of our blog post today!
In a digital age where information travels faster than the speed of light, discerning fact from fiction has never been more challenging, or more crucial. Just a few days ago, we introduced you to a nifty Google feature designed to make fact-checking online content a breeze. But the battle against misinformation doesn’t stop there.
Today, we’re diving deeper into this critical issue, offering you a comprehensive guide loaded with 10 actionable tips to help you evaluate the veracity and credibility of online content—be it […]
Helpful Tips to Integrate Media Literacy in Your Teaching
With the pervasive spread of the Internet and web technologies, digital media consumption and production practises have acquired new critical dimensions. There is a massive exposure to all types of media content (text, images, video, and audio) and people, more than anytime in the history of humankind, are actively engaged in consuming, producing and sharing different forms of knowledge from the trivial to the arcane academic.
The nature of the medium through which a message is communicated is just as important as the message itself. Marshal McLuhan once stated that ‘the medium is the message’. […]
What is Google Fact Check Feature?
Google Fact Check is the topic of our blog post today!
In an age where information is abundant but accurate knowledge can be scarce, the fight against fake news has become more critical than ever. We live in a reality where thousands of articles, videos, and social media posts are unleashed onto the web every minute. Sorting through this glut to discern fact from fiction can be a Herculean task for any reader.
Understanding this dilemma, Google took a significant step last month by partnering with Jigsaw to introduce a ‘Fact Check’ feature […]
Teachers Favourite Apps
Teachers favourite apps are the topic of our blog post today!
If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that the teaching landscape has evolved, and so have the tools we use. Gone are the days of relying solely on blackboards and paper handouts—today’s classrooms are buzzing with the sounds of taps and clicks as digital tools take center stage.
But let’s face it, the app stores are jam-packed, and it’s easy to get lost in the maze of educational apps, each promising to be the next big thing. That’s why I’ve sifted through the digital […]
The End of ESSER: What Educators Need to Know
With the end of ESSER funding coming soon, educators need to plan accordingly
Remind: How To Use It for Teaching
Remind connects teachers and students with messaging and more
Gimkit: How to Use It for Teaching
Gimkit brings gamified learning to student devices for groups and individuals to progress
Top 25 Educational Research Journals Every Educator and Researcher Should Read
Educational Research Journals are the topic of our blog post today!
Navigating the world of educational research can feel like an endless treasure hunt, filled with hidden gems that can illuminate your understanding of teacher education, pedagogical methods, educational psychology, among several other concepts. With educational technology shaping the future and assessment literacy becoming a focal point of discussions, keeping up with scholarly articles and findings is not just a good-to-have—it’s a must.
Trust me, I know the drill: you’re always in pursuit of the most effective classroom strategies, the latest trends in curriculum development, and actionable insights into […]
‘STRIDE: Fates’ Coming to Quest Soon as “full-fledged separate game”
Joy Way, the studio behind parkour action-shooter STRIDE (2022), announced that high-flying follow-up STRIDE: Fates is a “full-fledged sequel” to the original game, and it’s coming first to Quest this holiday season.
In addition to throwing out a new gameplay trailer, the studio also released more info on the game’s narrative:
Step into the shoes of a parkour spec-ops officer. Traverse and shoot your way through the rooftops and basements of dystopian Airon City – from slums to affluent skyscrapers. Deal with power shifts in gangs, dirty family feuds, corporate secrets, forbidden tech and other obstacles to understand your past. Enhancing everything players love […]
Google Tools and Activities for Art Education
Google tools and activities can offer many ways for students to be creative when making art
6 Awesome World Map Posters for Classrooms
World map posters for classrooms are the topic of our blog post today!
So, you’re looking to liven up your classroom or home learning space, and you’ve got the basics down—a great desk, an interactive whiteboard, maybe even some smart tech. But there’s one more item you might not have considered that can truly transform your educational setting: a world map poster.
Trust me, a world map is not just an old-school teaching relic; it’s an incredibly versatile tool that not only provides educational value but also serves as an aesthetic element that can make any wall pop. In my […]
Epic Games is “exploring native Unreal Engine support” for Apple Vision Pro
Unity, makers of the popular game engine, announced earlier this week it’s getting ready to levy some pretty significant fees on developers, causing many to rethink whether it makes more sense to actually go with the main competition, Unreal Engine from Epic Games. It seems Epic isn’t wasting any time to help transition those creating projects for Apple Vision Pro.
According to Victor Lerp, Unreal Engine XR Product Specialist at Epic Games, the company is now “exploring native Unreal Engine support for Apple Vision Pro,” the upcoming mixed reality headset due to launch in early 2024.
Lerp says […]
Fast Travel Games Reveals Hide-and-Seek VR Multiplayer ‘Mannequin’
Fast Travel Games teased a mysterious VR multiplayer late last month, and now we have the full reveal: Mannequin, an asymmetric multiplayer for up to five players.
The admittedly very slick cinematic reveal trailer shows off a bit of hide-and-seek style gameplay.
Here’s how the studio describes the action:
The world has stopped. Time is frozen. All attempts to make contact with the aliens have failed. Special Agents have been deployed to neutralize the threat once and for all.
Humans call the aliens: Mannequins. Mannequin is an asymmetric multiplayer game for up to 5 players, filled with suspense, social deduction […]
This Steam Add-on Aims to Make It Easier to Sleep in VR
Sleeping in VR is definitely a thing. Just head for any of the so-called ‘sleep worlds’ in VRChat for yourself to see avatars snoozing away whilst curled up on a virtual couch. Now a Steam overlay looks to make it easier for the VR sleepers among us to catch their forty winks.
Called OyasumiVR – VR Sleeping Utilities, the software is designed to detect when you’re asleep and automate various tasks, something its creator ‘Raphii’ says can help make VR sleeping “as comfortable as possible.”
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Apple Confirms Vision Pro Still Slated to Release in Early 2024
Apple’s “Wonderlust” product launch event featured the official unveiling of iPhone 15 and both Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2. While XR wasn’t a major focus of the event, Apple confirmed its upcoming mixed reality standalone Vision Pro isn’t seeing any delays to push it off its early 2024 release.
First unveiled at WWDC in June, Apple CEO Tim Cook said last night during the product event that Vision Pro is still “on track for release in early 2024.”
Vision Pro, which comes along with the very ‘pro’ price tag of $3,500, has reportedly been the subject of multiple delays […]
iPhone 15 Pro is Apple’s First Smartphone With Spatial Video Capture, for Viewing on Vision Pro
Apple today announced its iPhone 15 lineup of smartphones, including the iPhone 15 Pro which will be the company’s first phone to capture spatial video for immersive viewing on Vision Pro.
While Apple Vision Pro itself works as a spatial camera, allowing users to capture immersive photos and videos, I think we can all agree that wearing a camera on your head isn’t the most convenient way to capture content.
Apple seems to feel the same way. Today during the company’s iPhone 15 announcement, it was revealed that the new iPhone 15 Pro will be capable of capturing […]
Amazon Prime Benefits for Teachers, Parents and Students
Amazon Prime Benefits are the topic of this blog post!
Today, I want to spill the tea on Amazon Prime and its hidden gems that are especially valuable for teachers, parents, and students. Before we dive in, a quick heads-up: I’m an affiliate partner with Amazon, which means I do earn a small commission from purchases made through the links I share in my posts. But don’t worry—this comes at no extra cost to you.
And let’s get one thing straight—I only share products and services that I truly believe can add value to your educational […]
Roblox Developer Conference Attendees Receive Free Quest Pros Ahead of Quest 3 Launch
Roblox has done very well on Quest. When it launched on the standalone VR platform back in July, it managed to break one million downloads in its first five days, essentially making the online game the hottest social VR platform currently available on Quest. Now Roblox has also showered attendees at its annual developer conference this past weekend with free Quest Pros.
Despite being in direct competition with Meta’s Horizon Worlds social VR platform, there doesn’t seem to be any bad blood over the explosive growth of Roblox on Quest.
A message was sent to attendees at RDC23 this past weekend, stating that […]
Incident Response Plans vs. Disaster Recovery Plans — Are You Prepared?
Having both an incident response plan and a disaster recovery plan is critical for school districts to be prepared for cyber attacks and natural disasters
Meta Releases ‘Citadel’ Co-op VR Adventure, Its Second Marquee Title in ‘Horizon Worlds’
In late July, Meta introduced a hero shooter called ‘Super Rumble’ to Horizon Worlds, aiming to improve user retention on its social VR platform with the promise of higher quality first-party content. Now Meta released its second big anchor minigame on Horizon Worlds, a co-op adventure game called ‘Citadel’.
Citadel is what Meta […]
Features and Benefits of Amazon Prime Video for Teachers and Parents
Amazon Prime Video is a streaming service that offers a treasure trove of video content. This streaming service is one of the many benefits included with an Amazon Prime membership, but did you know you can also get it as a standalone service for $8.99/month?
That’s a game-changer if you’re not interested in the full suite of Prime benefits. As someone who’s always looking for engaging documentaries or educational shows to share with my network of educators, I find this flexibility incredibly appealing.
Amazon Prime Video Benefits
Let’s tackle the big question first: Do you need an Amazon Prime […]
This is How to Easily Create an Amazon Teacher Wishlist
Amazon teacher wishlist is the topic of our blog post today!
You’ve probably used Amazon for anything from books to tech gadgets, but have you ever considered it as a lifeline for your teaching needs? I sure have. As someone who’s both taught in the classroom for over 15 years and currently steeped in educational research, I understand the persistent challenge of procuring classroom supplies.
With cutbacks in funding and an endless list of resources we wish we could provide for our students, the question arises: how can we bridge this gap? Enter the Amazon Teacher Wishlist, an ingenious […]