{"id":9239,"date":"2023-05-18T15:25:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T19:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/?p=9239"},"modified":"2023-06-26T11:49:23","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T15:49:23","slug":"creating-your-own-virtual-reality-classroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/creating-your-own-virtual-reality-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create your own Virtual Reality (VR) in the classroom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How can I use Virtual Reality (VR) in the classroom?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Virtual Reality (VR) in the classroom is more than amazing technology; it is a way to engage students with visual and hands-on instruction in a meaningful way. Teachers can use virtual reality in the classroom to enhance learning by providing immersive and interactive experiences for students in a wide range of educational content and subjects. Imagine visiting famous landmarks around the world that you are studying in Social Studies or visualizing the setting of a story you are reading in Language Arts class. It has truly redefined learning in the classroom!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nearpod has a full collection of standards-aligned virtual reality (VR) lessons<\/a> already created. The VR feature allows you to choose from over 300,000 virtual reality experiences. Teachers can create a lesson with information slides, embed interactive assessment activities<\/a>, and include VR experiences, all in one place. Students can then access the lesson from their own devices while teachers view their progress and responses in real-time from their own devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there may be times when you want to take your students on a trip to the community playground, local high school, or the neighborhood grocery store. By creating a 360 image of your choice from your phone, embedding it into Nearpod, and mixing it in with formative assessment activities and content slides, you’ll have an engaging and effective instructional lesson for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To access Nearpod’s virtual reality experience and more, sign up for a free Nearpod account!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to create your own Virtual Reality (VR) in the classroom<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Teachers often ask, “Can I create my own Virtual Reality experiences for my students?” Of course, you can! It’s actually not as hard as it sounds and only takes a few minutes to create. All you have to do is follow the 5 simple steps below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Download Panorama 36<\/span>0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are many fancy ways to create a VR with high-tech panoramic gear. However, using a smartphone and downloading an app like Panorama 360<\/a> is the easiest. To get started, download the Panorama 360 from the app store (It’s free!). Launch the app on your phone and familiarize yourself with the interface and settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Use your camera to create a 360 image<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now that you’ve familiarized yourself with the app, it’s time to create your VR experience! Consider using a tripod or a stable surface to minimize camera shake. Next, follow the instructions below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n