Posts Tagged ‘parents’
Kids Book Reviews
Introducing a Crosswater-produced Educational Childrens’ Book Review web series, “Saira: The Book Captain of Book Goodness.” Captain Saira encourages kids to discover the fun in reading and how it stimulates the imagination! . You’ll soon find the series on Crosswater’s new Resource Center. Education. Therapeutics. Mindfulness. Training. The Resource Center will be a hub for professionals…
Read MoreWash Yo Hands, Wear Yo Mask
Many have asked, where’s “Mikey”? Gather your kids for his new & fun sing-along tune! ? ? . “Mikey & Ms. Wyse’s” popular pet character is back for his music video debut, reminding your kids about important Coronavirus precautions. Let Mikey lead the way! Follow along with the lyrics on the screen and let your…
Read MoreImagination
As a learning tool, VR inspires kids’ creativity, discovery & imagination! . Field trips are harder to plan this year. Teachers needing creative solutions should look no further than Immersive VR Field Trips. Use VR as a tool to unlock students’ imaginations and expand their horizons during this year’s secluded and isolated schooling experience.
Read MoreErie Canal Locks
Crosswater has developed tools for educators to provide engaging & interactive learning experiences. . New York State’s Erie Canal is a fixture in primary school curriculum. Parents & teachers can take their kids & students on Virtual Field Trips to many of the canal’s locks in this Interactive VR/360 experience. The user controls their experience,…
Read MoreVR Field Trip
Inspire & engage students with Immersive VR/360 Field Trips! . Encourage future scientists’ sense of exploration & make science fun with Crosswater’s remote learning modules. Join our Immersive Director & fossil enthusiast, Russell, as he guides you on a fossil hunting excursion. Rock on!
Read MoreMikey & Ms. Wyse
Mikey & Ms. Wyse can help explain #Covid19 to kids in ways that they will understand! . As kids begin to head back to school, reenforcing proper hand washing is critical. This clip explains the importance of hand washing and disinfecting frequently touched items. Kids will relate to the curiosity of Mikey (the dog), and parents…
Read MoreVisual Learners
Are you a “visual learner”? You’re not alone. 50+% of the population absorbs complex concepts more readily with visual aids. Like the old saying, “a picture paints a 1000 words”, sometimes it’s just easier to grasp when you visualize it right in front of you. Educators have many tools to reach students who learn visually.…
Read MoreKnowledge Retention
How can educators maintain social distancing and improve knowledge retention? Try Immersive media. . VR/AR experiences have already revolutionized education and training in healthcare. Research has demonstrated how repetitive experience improves Physician/Clinician knowledge retention and situational awareness, leading to healthier outcomes. At Crosswater, we believe that this immersive form of education can positively impact all…
Read MoreImmersive Education
“Necessity is the mother of invention”. Current times have found a necessity to make online education more engaging for the “at home” student -Immersive media is an innovative approach to meet the need. . Many classrooms across the globe have already found success using VR to enhance understanding of traditional and complex concepts for students of all…
Read MoreImmersive Media Learning
How can we help STEM educators with the school year fast approaching? . These uncertain times leave many unknowns for teachers and school administrators planning course curriculum. Luckily, web based Immersive Media Learning Modules are an alternative solution for educators. . Research has proven that Immersive media improves learning retention. See how students got “hands…
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