Using Interactive Technologies to....go on vacation!
Our family traveled to the Grand Canyon this month. We had a blast hiking, hiking and hiking some more. With Google Maps, www.google.com/ maps, users can virtually explore anywhere on earth! I used google maps to explore the Sycamore Wilderness Canyon and Parsons Spring Trail and surrounding areas in Arizona. With Google Maps, it's easy to navigate and be immersed in the view and environment. However, with a propensity for motion sickness, and some in my family have a tendency for migraines, virtual technologies and MUVES are used in our house on a limited basis.
Librarians using virtual technologies:
As virtual technologies move forward into more educational roles, libraries will be able to share stories in a whole new light. Users will not only read stories and books for entertainment and information, but can actually participate in the story. Patrons will be able to virtually visit landmarks, museums, historical sites and beyond. Students can explore space with NASA apps and even control a robotic arm using their own arm. In additional virtual environments do not take into account race, gender, nationality, etc. The virtual environment allows all users to participate and explore. For example, virtual tours of the library might engage a larger portion of the community and encourage interest in the resources. Augmented reality using a camera in conjunction with software could enable a user to search a virtual catalog and a line would direct the patron right to their source.
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