Science Sim

Today we learned how to create an account on science sim and went through a virtual reality tour. We made our own avatars, but didn't customize them. We chatted with other students in the class as well. Honestly, I'm not sure I will use this in my classroom. I enjoyed learning how it all works, but I'm not sure it is applicable in an elementary school class. It was interesting to see how virtual reality has changed since it first came about, and I think it was really cool to see into "second life" -type programs. Since there is a current craze for virtual reality in video games, It is a good idea for me, as a teacher, to be acquainted with this type of program. My students will be interested in stuff like this, so for me to be able to relate to them, this knowledge will be helpful. I'm still not sure what I would use this for in the classroom, but i think a teacher of young students should have a basal knowledge of the things that her students are interested in.