Module 9

The Importance of Moving from 2D to 3D - See classmates' reports

Readings

 * 3D Shapes: 2 or 3 Dimensions
 * What is the Difference Between 2D and 3D?
 * 2D and 3D Animations: Know the Differences
 *  3D is 29 per cent more engaging than 2D say brain scientists

Assignment
After reading the assigned materials and watching the three videos:
 * What new understanding do you have for the differences between 2D/3D graphics and the importance of integrating 3D graphics and animations into your teaching and learning?
 * Is this something you do already? Why/why not? Post your response in Google+ community under the correct heading with two ISTE Standards properly embedded.

Highlights
Kellie Morrill found a very interesting article on Holographic Telepresence applied to education.

Lindsay Radiel posted a very cute instructional video on coinage that used 3D animation. There were other related videos that also showcase 3D animation targeted towards younger students.

The additional difficulty and steeper learning curve the greatest impediments to teachers utilizing 3D video more in their classes.

Anne Cook raised the topic of virtual field trips. It was a well-received idea and also foreshadowed some of our later modules.

Google Sketch-up was mentioned several times as an easy tool for the exploration and creation of 3D content.