Executive Director Gary K. Herberger Young Scholars Academy, Arizona
Short description: Leverage elements of gaming and augmented reality to open the door of your classroom to a world of possibilities. ARIS, a free, web-based platform, allows users to create engaging and interactive learning experiences turning classrooms and school campuses into … well, your imagination is the limit. Gifted students can also use the platform to create their own immersive, interactive experiences.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will:
Learn how to access the ARIS platform and download the ARIS app
Learn several basic programming skills to begin building their own immersive virtual experiences
Learn about and discuss several examples of how the program has been previously utilized in gifted classrooms
Brainstorm ideas for using the program in their own classrooms