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Section 8 Virtual Reality

Virtual reality and augmented reality are two amazing technologies. Those are valid reasons to include both in this book. Both technologies increase engagement. I believe that virtual reality technologies will be used with autism to teach social skills, emotions, and general human behavior. This is a safe environment for an individual to correct, improve, or develop social skills without the risks involved. I just believe most of the finer points of this technology has not been developed yet. Over time I expect motivated individuals to refine and more effectively use this technology for the purpose of helping individuals with autism. The amount of enthusiasm already generated in this area leads me to believe that this technology will develop for the next decade and beyond. If you have autism in your family or if you understand the challenges that parents, siblings, and teachers face you will also understand what is at stake. Technologist and speech and language pathologist have to unite to better lives with this awesome technology.

Virtual Reality Websites

Expeditions Best of Class

This is Google’s virtual reality app. You can explore the universe from your classroom with this app. If you want to try virtual reality, this app is one you should explore.

https://edu.google.com/expeditions/

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.vr.expeditions&hl=en

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/expeditions/id1131711060

Google Cardboard Honorable Mention

This is a virtual reality app that Google makes that can be used on your phone.

https://vr.google.com/cardboard/

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.samples.apps.cardboarddemo&hl=en

https://itunes.apple.com/app/id987962261

CoSpaces – Make your own VR and AR Honorable Mention

The ratings on this app are okay, but the concept of making your own virtual reality is just that awesome. I see in the future people making their own virtual reality videos so that you can get the feel of attending an event that you can’t attend.

https://cospaces.io/edu/

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=delightex.cospaces

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cospaces-virtual-reality-for/id1091239872?ls=1&mt=8

Merge Cube Honorable Mention

This is augmented reality. You look at a cube with a smartphone, and it shows you all of these amazing visuals. There is more than one app associated with the Merge.

https://mergevr.com/educators

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/merge-explorer/id1453098606

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/galactic-explorer-merge-cube/id1253085468

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mr-body-for-merge-cube/id1253085120

YouTube Honorable Mention

If you go on YouTube and search for virtual reality, you will find a ton of short videos. If you have a virtual reality headset, you can see a ton of amazing videos that work with headsets. The same videos work with a regular computer but are not as dynamic. You can find 360, 180, and 4K videos. The quality can vary. However, the videos, in general, are amazing. If you have a higher-end headset, it is like having an Imax movie theater in your head.

https://www.youtube.com/

You Visit

This is a virtual reality college touring website. You can watch the videos on a regular computer. However, with a virtual reality headset, you can get a much better experience. It is always a good idea to talk about college at an early age with students. This is a great way to show a student several colleges without taking a long, costly trip.

https://www.youvisit.com/collegesearch/

Catchy Words AR

You can teach young students words with this virtual reality app. You catch letters and construct a word. This app gets good reviews.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1266039244

https://appadvice.com/game/app/catchy-words-ar/1266039244

Moatboat

This is a great idea for story creation. You type or say something, and it appears. If a student has writer’s block, this would be a great tool to start the creativity.

http://www.moatboat.com/

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/moatboat/id1294845531

Nearpod VR Apps

Nearpod has a number of very good virtual reality videos. Nearpod is a reasonably priced service. If you want to get started with virtual reality quickly with quality products, then this is a viable option.

https://nearpod.com/s/science/8th-grade/types-of-alternative-energy-L32825263

https://nearpod.com/s/math/2nd-grade/fibonacci-in-nature-L32815133

https://nearpod.com/s/math/9th-grade/the-eiffel-tower-L32825741

https://nearpod.com/s/social-studies/9th-grade/the-boston-tea-party-L32816433

https://nearpod.com/s/social-studies/8th-grade/the-maya-L32823544

Discovery VR

Discovery has a number of virtual reality videos and an app as well.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiCk2I6PXl5qm0CTvO6zXt3k33GTmcIvk

http://www.discoveryvr.com/

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/discovery-vr/id1030815031?mt=8

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.discovery.DiscoveryVR&hl=en

Google Play Virtual Reality

Apollo 15 Moon Landing VR

You get a chance to see what it is like to walk on the moon with this app.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ThomasKole.Apollo15VR

Titans of Space Cardboard VR

This is a brief tour of space with some in-app purchases.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drashvr.titansofspacecb

VR Solar System

You get to explore the planets with this virtual reality app.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.onepixelsoft.solarsystemcb&hl=en

Mars Is A Real Place Cardboard

You get to see the surface of Mars with this app.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drashvr.marsisarealplacecb

VR Google Earth

You thought Google Earth was cool then try this. You get to see the earth in virtual reality.

https://vr.google.com/earth/

Mars Explorer

Mars is one of the most interesting planets. With this app, you get to explore Mars with this highly rated app.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.github.krtkush.marsexplorer

Bacteria VR 3D

You get to see what bacteria looks like up close with this app.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rendernet.bacteria&hl=en

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bacteria-3d/id1168927717?mt=8

Human body (male) VR 3D

You get to explore the human body with this app. In this case, the example you get to see is the male body.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rendernet.humanmale&hl=en

The mechanism of hearing VR

This is a virtual tour of the human ear.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rendernet.hearing&hl=en

mozaWeb 3D Viewer

This company makes interactive books and virtual tours. The app allows you to play a number of dynamic animations. The app also gets very good reviews.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rendernet.mozaik3dviewer&hl=en

http://www.mozaweb.com/

Acropolis VR 3D

Take a virtual reality tour of the Acropolis with this app.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rendernet.acropolis&hl=en

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/acropolis-interactive-3d/id1001041071?mt=8

mozaWeb 3D Viewer

With this app, you can watch 3D videos.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rendernet.mozaik3dviewer&hl=en

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mozaweb-3d-viewer/id1064850237?mt=8

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eonreality.kingtutvr

360 Cities

This website shows you a number of cities via virtual reality.

https://www.360cities.net/

ZSpace

This company makes glasses that makes virtual reality come to life.

http://zspace.com/

Headsets for Virtual Reality

Mirage Solo with Daydream

I use this product. When I watch a video on YouTube, the quality is amazing.

https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/virtual-reality-and-smart-devices/virtual-and-augmented-reality/lenovo-mirage-solo/Mirage-Solo/p/ZZIRZRHVR01

Oculus

These are very popular virtual reality headsets. There is more than one to choose from. This brand also has gaming headsets.

https://www.oculus.com/?locale=en_US

iPads Apps

JigSpace

You can create and share three-dimensional images. The value of the app is best understood if you see the pictures of examples. If you are teaching with a diagram, this app will take you to the next level.

https://jig.space/

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jigspace/id1111193492?mt=8

Human Anatomy Atlas 2018

If you want to look at the human body up close without seeing the real thing, then this is it. The app gets good ratings with realistic pictures.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/human-anatomy-atlas-2018/id1117998129?mt=8

The UDL Educational Technology Guide 2019-2020: Technology for Special Education

Section 8 Virtual Reality

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