Why FrameVR is a Game-Changer for Teachers

Kuwaiti Teachers, Are You Ready???👀💪

 Ready! Steady! Goooooo!!!! 💣

Teaching in a virtual or hybrid classroom can be challenging. Whether you are teaching online or using technology in a traditional classroom, students often get distracted or disengaged. Staring at screens for too long is not ideal for anyone. That is why FrameVR comes in. This fantastic platform transforms your classroom into an interactive, 3D virtual space, whether students are in the classroom or at home. They can move around, explore, and actively engage with the lesson. 

Do you know what is the best part? No COMPLICATED setup or downloads. Just share a link, and your students are ready to go! 😎

How FrameVR Makes Learning More Engaging! 😍

When I tried FrameVR during the ICT module, I felt like I was in a physical classroom, even when you are teaching online. Imagine students exploring a virtual campus during English class. It's an exciting way to make lessons interactive and engaging, whether your class is remote or in-person with gadgets. 👏

Your learners will explore, interact, and participate. Just imagine using FrameVR for:

• Going to the beach. 😎
• A school. 👭
• A storytelling room. 💭🙈
• Visiting a campus. 😁

FrameVR is not just about cool visuals. It increases student motivation. Ryan and Deci's (2000) Self-Determination Theory (SDT) emphasizes that autonomy, competence, and relatedness are crucial for gaining actual knowledge and are essential to intrinsic motivation. Let me explain to you in detail how this wonderful tool can boost and increase your learner's motivation intrinsically and extrinsically. 

1. Autonomy - Giving Students Control

•  Your learners will be able to explore at their own pace.
•  Choose their favourite avatar, which is also interesting for me. 😆
•  While using the app, users can navigate through different zones, which is an interesting part of adolescence. 😁

2. Competence - Using a Funny Way to Build Skills 😃

• Help learners to practice skills in low-pressure, game-like settings.
• Encourage them to work together to solve an issue. 

3. Relatedness - Creating a Sense of Community 👯

• Learners can talk, interact, and work in teams like in real life.
• Making learning social. 
• Shared workspaces. 

Steps for Teachers to Get Started!

1. Create an Account & Set Up a Frame

• Go to https://learn.framevr.io/ and sign up for free.
• Click "Add New Frame" and choose a virtual space.

2. Customize Your Classroom

• Add images, videos, PDFs, and 3D objects. 
• Adjust settings for voice, chat, and movement controls.

3. Invite your learners by copying the link and sending it to them, and they will join instantly; no downloads are needed!

4. Guide Your Students

• Start with a quick tour to show them how to move and interact. 
• Encourage them to find a hidden object.
• Ask them to use the chat to help each other. 

Do not forget to follow the Tutorial guide before you start!😉 

I have created my own tutorial for further explanation and guidance. 💓

How Kuwaiti Teachers Can Use FramVR

You can use FramVR to create virtual spaces where students practice English in realistic scenarios, such as navigating a local market or a Kuwaiti landmark.

But if your school have limited VR gear, you could plan small-group sessions in a computer lab, as all Kuwaiti schools are built with computer labs. 😃

It is a fun way to increase engagement and build your students' confidence in using English.

I am planning to use it with my daughter at home and include some Kuwaiti cultural stuff because she's missing Kuwait. 💔

Advanteges of Using FrameVR: 

1.  Easy to Use: No need to download anything!
2. Interactive & Engaging: students can move around, explore, and chat with each other.
3. Works Online & In-person: Use FramVR in class or online.
4. Supports group work: Building rooms to collaborate in teams.
5. Adding Objects: Teachers can add different objects, such as videos, PDFs, and 3D objects. 
6. Prioritize creativity: learners can solve problems by engaging in activities like guessing objects.
7. Flexible for All Subjects: great for Science, English, History and more.

Disadvantages of Using FramVR:

1. Needs the Internet.
2. Some teachers and students might need time to get used to the virtual space.
3. Some students facing financial difficulties may not be able to afford new, modern gadgets, and older computers may be too slow to run FramVR effectively.
4. Unfortunately, like some other tools, some features may only be available with a paid plan.
5. Some students might be distracted by the tool and stop focusing on the main lesson. 
6. Young learners need supervision and time customisation while they are working on this tool. 

How Educators Can Use FrameVR in Different Environments:  

Teachers can use this fantastic tool in various environments by incorporating virtual field trips to historical sites, such as museums or scientific centres. 

In university settings, they can enhance lectures using 3D models and animations to explain concepts. 

In colleges, they can use it for beauty, such as salons or hairstyles. 

A real review from Linkedin:👀 You can see she mentioned that she opted for #FrameVR because it is super easy to use and has artificial intelligence features. 💣

If you're interested in learning more about Self-Determination Theory by Richard M. Ryan and Edward L. Deci, you can read this: 

Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2000). Self-determination theory and the facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being. American Psychologist, 55(1), 68–78. 

Thank you, lovely teachers, for reading my blog 👄

I hope you like it. If you have any comments or questions, please place them down. 👂💓💜

Happy Teaching!💣