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Teachers nationwide are adopting immersive technology — devices and software that provide augmented, virtual and mixed reality experiences — to enable students to go on virtual field trips, manipulate 3D objects and augment the world around them. Immersive technology resources can be far less costly than many believe, but there are issues school districts should resolve before making purchases and implementing this technology.Learning Transported provides practical insights and classroom examples to help educators plan and establish goals so that their investment in immersive technology benefits the greatest number of students. Topics covered include definitions and examples of augmented, virtual and mixed reality; comparison of devices and platforms, and tips for selecting the best one; lesson plans mapped to standards and content areas and ideas for using immersive technology tools in the classroom.Immersive technology has great potential to transform learning and create engaging experiences for students. Before bringing it to the classroom, educators must consider the most important factors: that the instruction addresses student outcomes and standards, and that the mechanism for delivering this learning (no matter the device) is safe, affordable and suitable for the situation.

Learn how to leverage immersive technology -- AR, VR and MR -- with this practical and accessible guide. Based on the bestselling book Learning Transported by Jaime Donally, this laminated reference guide provides practical insights and examples to help any classroom teacher incorporate immersive tech into curriculum. The guide includes: Definitions and examples of augmented, virtual and mixed reality.Comparison of devices and platforms, and tips for selecting the best one.Lesson ideas for using immersive technology tools in the classroom.An overview of how immersive technology can help build skills associated with the ISTE Standards for Students. (ISTE Jump Start Guide, 8.5" x 11", three laminated panels, six pages) Audience: K-12 classroom educators

In Learning Transported, Jaime Donally introduced teachers to augmented, virtual and mixed realities, establishing a foundation for any classroom teacher to incorporate immersive tech into the curriculum. But educators are not limited to using a single tool for a specific task. This is where The Immersive Classroom comes in. Our classrooms are full of individuals who learn in diverse ways, and educators need creative teaching approaches to enrich learning for struggling students. When applied effectively, immersive technology in teaching can target students’ interest, provide flexibility for a range of skill levels and empower students’ choice in their learning. This book will highlight the possibilities of immersive technology to make a greater impact and reach all student populations. With this book, readers will gain insights into customizing tools through app hacking and app smashing, and discover how pushing the use of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) tools beyond their intended purpose can maximize their benefits, helping meet the needs of all students.