Students Participate in an Augmented Reality Classroom Experience

Students at Imperial Beach Charter and Emory Schools experienced an Augmented Reality opportunity from Google through its Android-based phones. Google representatives organized an exploration in classrooms with phones and selfie sticks so students could interact with objects that were “planted” around the room.   Throughout the day, students from Kindergarten through eighth grade interacted with Ancient Roman tools, dinosaurs, and natural phenomena (earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.). Google’s Augmented Reality program, Expeditions, allowed students to see history and nature on an unparalleled level.  

At the Bayside STEAM Academy, students use an Augmented Reality Sandbox to create a real-time, interactive environment to learn about topography and the impact of climate on the terrain.  The Sandbox allows students to create a landscape area, and with the aid of a 3D video camera and overhead projector, a topographical relief map is projected onto it.  As adjustments are made to the scene, the computer responds within seconds to generate a new map.  Students can build mountains, lakes, contour lines, elevations, rivers, and clouds while seeing the impact of their changes on the environment.

South Bay embraces new instructional technology tools and students are thrilled to see what comes next!

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About the South Bay Union School District

The South Bay Union School District proudly serves over 7,500 students in Imperial Beach, San Ysidro, and south San Diego. The District is comprised of twelve campuses, including nine K-6 schools, two K-8 charter schools, and one Preschool. South Bay offers several specialized programs including Dual Language, Instrumental Music, Visual and Performing Arts, and a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) Academy.

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Contact Person: Amy Cooper
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Address:601 Elm Avenue
City: Imperial Beach
State: CA
Country: United States
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