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I think that the AR flashcards- animal alphabet app could be useful in my future classroom. Many of the app reviews said that the app is excellent for preschoolers, which is the grade that I hope to teach. As I mentioned in the video, I think it would be neat to use the flashcards as an interactive alphabet line. You could tape the flashcards up on the wall and have children use the iPad to interact with the letters. Also, the app is great for struggling readers, because they app will actually say the name of the animal (if it works). Also, I like that there are different sets of flash cards and I would definitely consider buying one of the flashcard apps. 

This badge was very relevant to my future classroom. When i am wanting to incorporate virtual reality in my classroom I need to make sure I understand exactly how it works. Also, I need to know what I will need for it so my students can get the most benefits from the app. 

I think this app, along with other VR apps would be really cool to use in the classroom. Although mine is for I-phones, there are also some for I-pads. I think if you could have an app like this you wouldn't even necessarily have to have the headsets to be able to use it; I think it is entertaining enough just moving your device around and being able to see everything. I think this would be very beneficial for students because it gives them a chance to explore another place while they are sitting in the classroom. I definitely want to use VR apps in my future classroom.

This app is relevant to my future classroom because I want to incorporate the use of virtual reality headsets or google cardboard headsets for my students to use to learn, explore, and experience new things. I enjoyed learning about this app and virtual reality itself because I am now knowledgeable about this app and how it works, as well as, know about virtual reality headsets and how to incorporate them in student’s learning. I could specifically use this in my classroom when discussing a certain topic of theme in the class where I want my students to go more in depth with their learning and virtual travel to destinations they normally would not go. 

I explored Google Earth in the Edge at Bissell. It was the first time I ever used Google Earth in 3D. I was able to fly in space and look at Earth. I could use the menu laser button by pressing it on the toggle and choose which major place I wanted to see, or I could flip the earth and zoom in to a place of my own choosing. 
There was plenty of equipment that was needed for me to have this experience. There were two controllers/toggles that I held, one in each hand. There was also a headset/ virtual reality goggles. Both of these together costs around $800. Then, the tower costs about $1,000. 
Anywhere on earth can be visited by the user. It was really neat to see this first hand. The virtual reality experience with Google Earth is supportive of Bloom's Taxonomy levels. It encourages users to remember facts, demonstrate an understanding of certain concepts (such as geography), apply what they have discovered, evaluate information, and create a trip to show what they've learned. Google Earth could be more supportive in the fluency aspect. For example, it should allow for users to import audio. It might already do so, but I could not figure out how. As far as logistics, its fairly easy to manipulate. However, it may take some practice for younger children. 
Google Earth supports curriculum in many facets. Science standards can easily be met by using this in the classroom. 
Differentiation is supported because students have the ability to visit wherever they want. This supports their learning and growth more individualistically. 
The cons include the price for the specific equipment that I used. In addition, without using the comfort zone aspect of Google Earth, I felt dizzy. This is something to pay close attention to in the classroom with young students.
This is relevant to my future classroom because it is a way to take children to places without actually taking them. I will definitely use Google Earth in my classroom to take children on virtual field trips.

I enjoyed evaluating the AR app, AR Flashcards because it was very interesting and new to me. This app was having students screen a flash card that the app provides on the website that teachers can print off, and to have characters show up on the screen. The flashcards are all free printable and the app is also free, which is great for the classroom and at home. It includes addition, science, and literacy. The negative thing about this app would be that they do not have a great variety of flashcards for the teachers/parents to print. Overall, this is a great app because it is engaging, fun, and educational. I would use this in my classroom for centers and in small group for math, science, and literacy. :)

This app is relevant to my future classroom because I can use virtual reality headsets and apps to help my students explore new things and make new discoveries. I definitely plan on using VR headsets in my classroom, and enjoyed researching different virtual reality apps. I really enjoyed the app that I chose, and feel that it has a lot of educational value. One of the great things about Sights in VR is that it is totally kid friendly and all of the destinations can be tied back to education, especially regarding history and the world around us. I can use this app to expand my students' knowledge, and now have more knowledge myself of how this app works and how I can use it to benefit my students.