Introduction to Virtual Reality
- Level Middle School, High School
- Contact Hours 20
- Timeframe Unit
In this short course, students learn how to build their very own virtual reality worlds using HTML and the A-Frame library. Students can view their VR creations on the computer, through phones, or through a VR device such as an Oculus.
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Getting Started
This unit introduces students to virtual reality and the A-Frame library. Students create their first virtual reality world! |
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Advanced Shapes
In this unit, students are introduced to boxes, cones, and cylinders. Students also learn where to find out more information about the shapes that A-Frame provides. |
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Animation
In this unit, students learn how to add animations to the objects in their VR worlds. They learn how to program shapes to move, change color, rotate, and disappear. |
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Interaction
In this unit students learn how to add interactions so that viewers can interact with objects in virtual reality. |
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360˚ Images
In this unit, students learn to work with 360˚ images and videos in their VR worlds. Students learn the steps to add an image from a 360˚ camera, as well as an image or video sourced online. Students create their own worlds using 360˚ images, and will gain practice citing their sources when using images captured by others. |
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Next Steps
This unit discusses next steps students can take to further explore virtual reality development with a A-Frame. Topics include viewing your creation in a VR device, using the A-Frame documentation and inspector to keep learning, as well as links to more tutorials and training. |
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Final Project
In this unit, students combine the skills they've learned to brainstorm and create their own virtual reality final project. |
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