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Sites that can add to the transformation of education.
Updated on Oct 02, 10
Created on Jun 15, 10
Category: Schools & Education
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One Laptop per Child and Marvell have joined forces to create a tablet computer that delivers a a better educational experience for schoolchildren in developing countries. This partnership may go a long way toward the nonprofit’s group of getting $100 computers in the hands of every child.
Augmented Reality
While Lawnmower Man may have led us to believe the future was a virtual one, it seems that in fact augmented reality (the overlaying of digital data on the real world) is where we're headed.\n\n
A lot of excitement has been building around a category of iPhone and Android apps, most of which have yet to be approved or released. They are known as augmented reality apps.
"The ability to overlay computer graphics onto the real world is commonly called Augmented Reality (AR). Unlike immersive Virtual Reality, AR interfaces allow users to see the real world at the same time as virtual imagery attached to real locations and objects. In an AR interface, the user views the world through a handheld or head mounted display (HMD) that is either see-through or overlays graphics on video of the surrounding environment. AR interfaces enhance the real world experience, unlike other computer interfaces that draw users away from the real world and onto the screen. "
"Welcome to ZooBurst!\n\nZooBurst is a digital storytelling tool that is designed to let anyone easily create their own customized 3D pop-up books. Click on some of the pictures below to check out books created by members of the ZooBurst community. If you have a username and password you can log in and create your own books using the 'Login' link at the top right side of the screen."
information on augmented reality with google sketechup
Video: GM Turning Car Windshields into Augmented-Reality Navigation Displays
Virtual Worlds/Gaming/Online Learning/Social Networking/ Media
Avatar world for digital literacy
"Virtual Worlds are a relatively new platform for people to meet with online for the purpose of sharing data, communicating, learning together and more without having to physically travel somewhere to do so. If your group or organization needs to express ideas internally or to others in the most memorable way possible online let's brainstorm!"
"Introducing River City\nWelcome to River City!\n\nWelcome to the River City Research Project. With funding from the National Science Foundation, we have developed an interactive computer simulation for middle grades science students to learn scientific inquiry and 21st century skills. River City has the look and feel of a videogame but contains content developed from National Science Education Standards, National Educational Technology Standards, and 21st Century Skills."
BrainX is an adaptive online learning system that uses a Digital Tutor to teach any content to any person in the way that person learns best. The BrainX system is based on cutting edge research from the fields of cognitive psychology, education and neuroscience.
"myChinese360's online courses use engaging live instructional formats to connect American students with Mandarin teachers in China."
"Programming is the force that brings life to 3-D digital worlds. The Metaverse Application Development degree is built around the College's Computer Science curriculum, adding courses in 3-D computer graphics and programming, primarily in the Java programming language. The Metaverse is an emerging reality where computer gaming, simulation programming, and multimedia animation skills all intersect to create 3-D virtual worlds. The real people building these virtual worlds are creating interactive user experiences, designing 3-D characters, and developing the software that powers it all."
Presentation Technologies
Create great presentations online that are nonlinear or linear and dynamic
"Turn your photos & videos into pure amazing.\n\nAnimoto automatically produces beautifully orchestrated, completely unique\nvideo pieces from your photos, video clips and music. Fast, free and shockingly easy."
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24 items | 20 visits
Sites that can add to the transformation of education.
Updated on Oct 02, 10
Created on Jun 15, 10
Category: Schools & Education
URL: