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3DBear Review: The Augmented Reality Classroom Pro

The CoolCatTeacher

First, 3D bear is a free download for smartphones and tablets. You can use it and learn. “I’ve seen kids get so immersed in their 3D Bear projects that they had no idea how much they were learning.” How does AR work in 3D Bear? However, the true power is the teacher classroom portal.

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Merge Cube Mania in Middle School

The CoolCatTeacher

They have probably about a dozen or so different apps that you can download — and many of them are free. Some are interactive games. OH, we can download this. They were just totally engrossed in learning how to use the cube, just exploring all the depths of it. They just explored. How did you do that?”

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How to Teach Coding in the Elementary Grades with Sam Patterson

The CoolCatTeacher

See coolcatteacher.com/ar or download the Metaverse app today. Today’s sponsor: Metaverse is a free simple augmented reality tool. Students can program. You can also use and create breakout educational experiences. Listen Now. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here. Giveaway Contest.

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Bringing Literature to Life in Open Sim

The CoolCatTeacher

We’ll have free resources available for downloading. From building architectural constructs to understanding the Diary of Anne Frank, literature comes alive in this virtual world. On April 26, celebrate PowerofEcon on Twitter with Discovery Education, CME Group, and their Econ Essentials Program.

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8 Epic Edtech Tools to Try This School Year

The CoolCatTeacher

Download a free ebook with the Lead Forward authors and get inspired. This post is sponsored by Times 10 publications, publisher of Sanée Bell’s new book, Be Excellent On Purpose, Intentional Strategies for Impactful Leadership. All editorial content is my own.

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Metaverse for Augmented Reality: Program and Breakout in Augmented Reality

The CoolCatTeacher

When you download Metaverse onto your mobile device, click the “scan” button to launch the experience. Here are five examples of simple breakouts, but you can find many more by downloading the Metaverse app and browsing them. The word “augmented” means “to add to something,” so we are adding another layer to reality.

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