Shared Learning Space
Integration of VR into Teaching,
Learning & Assessment
Shared Learning Day
Sacred Heart S.N.S.
Reflection
Teachers reflected on the benefits the pupils experienced when using the virtual reality kits in their classes in term one.
Shared Learning
Teachers shared their experience of using the virtual reality kits in term one:
Logistics
Practical Tips
Google Expeditions
Technical Support
Sharing Experience
Teachers used Mentimeter.com to share their experience of using the VR kits in term one.
Google Expeditions App
Teachers worked collaboratively, in their class groupings, to select appropriate Google Expeditions for term two that link in with their S.E.S.E. plans. In term three the teachers will reflect back on these expeditions and share their experiences with the rest of the group.
Green Screen
Teachers explored how Green Screen Do Ink can be used to capture the learners' experience when using virtual reality.
Shared Learning Day
St. Mark's S.N.S.
Class Level Reflection on the use of Virtual Reality
Exploration of Lesson Study as a form of teacher CPD
Use of Podcast to capture the pupils' voice
Exploration of how SEF: Digital Cluster Plan can link with each schools' Digital Learning Plan
Shared Learning Day
St. Mark's S.N.S.
Teachers worked collaboratively, in their class groupings, to design schemes of work, linking VR expeditions found on Google Expeditions to the primary school curriculum.
Teachers have been looking at ways to generate VR resources based in their local area.
Shared Learning Day
Sacred Heart S.N.S.
Teachers shared samples of the their pupils' work and their experience of using the shared resources and schemes of work that were collaboratively developed during the shared learning day in September 2019.
Using VR to enhance a Geography lesson
Using VR to enhance Science lessons
The pupils in St. Thomas' used the VR kits to develop and deepen their understanding of the function of the lungs.
Using VR to enhance a thematic lesson about Ancient Egypt
Using VR as a stimulus to develop vocabulary, write poetry, narrative writing & art
Teachers continued to work collaboratively, in their class groupings, to design schemes of work, linking VR expeditions found on Google Expeditions to the primary school curriculum.
Shared Learning Day
St. Thomas' S.N.S.
Dublin Hellfire Club - currently being prepared in Expeditions Pro.
Teachers from the VR cluster schools are using the 360 degree camera to create a Tour @ Expedition Pro based on The Dublin Hell Fire Club and other landmarks in Tallaght which will be available for viewing via the Expedition Pro Portal.
Teachers continued to work collaboratively, in their class groupings, to design schemes of work, linking VR expeditions found on Google Expeditions to the primary school curriculum.
Using VR to enhance a thematic lesson on India