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  GEMS Innovation Lab

R and D Lab Problems

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​TaleBlazer
Created by MIT this tool allows users to create interactive augmented reality Games and Experiences. 

Metaverse
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Another Augmented reality creation tool.
​ARIS
Created by the University of Wisconsin. Like TaleBlazer and Metaverse it is creates augmented reality experiences and games.
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​Aurasma
This iPad app can be used to create augmented reality experiences. The user views what is around them through the screen and certain images trigger events. 

​Cospaces
Website that can create programmable virtual reality experiences or worlds.
Google Cardboard VR
We have a few cardboard viewers. I am not sure we have any compatible devices such as phones or ipods. 
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Hyperstudio 5 and Author
We have owned this product for a year now and even used it with students, but we know it can do much more.

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​3d Scanning using the Lab laptops or HP Sprout
That's right both tools have the ability to create a 3d file of a solid object

Light Bug
At the time of page creation, I am not even sure what this is!
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Binary Clock 
We have one in the lab.
Can you learn how to set the time and show others how to read it?

Pocket C.H.I.P 
A portable computer/gaming device you program yourself.
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VideoStudio X6 
Someone donated this video editing software to the lab a few years ago. It could be really good, we have not had the time to see what it can do. 
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​QR Codes
There are a number of QR resources out there. How can students and teachers make the best use of tools like QRstuff?

​Lego Mindstorms Alternative Energy Add on Kit
Mindstorms are the robotics kits we use in the lab.  This extra kit allows for the connection of wind turbine and solar panels to the main brick. 
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​Animation by Doink
create animations that can be added to green screen videos.
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Arduino
An open source microcontroller that processes inputs and outputs based on code you upload to the device. We have a new kit of sensors (inputs) that the teachers have not yet tried out. 

Light Blue Bean 
​a small device similar to arduino that can be programmed wirelessly. 
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Raspberry Pi 
A tiny but powerful computer. you set it up, and make it run. It can accept keyboards, mice, etc. 

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​MBOT
Construct a small robot and then program it with a block-based tool.


​Tickle 
Programming App that can be used to control robots, drones, etc. It is block based and runs on an ipad. Use in  combination with a compatible robot.
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Finch 
A robot that can be programed by using a number of programming tools such as SNAP or Scratch

Wink Robot 
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A  small robot you code 
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IRig Microphone for iPad
​Can we get better sound quality when we are recording from an ipad and other devices?

Intuos Wacom Tablet 
This allows the user to capture a complex drawing from the tablet onto a computer. 
Innovation Lab at Georgia Elementary & Middle School
This webpage is maintained by Patrick Clow and  Eric Hadd
Please send questions or comments to:  gemsinnolab@fwsu.org
4416 Ethan Allen Highway
Saint Albans , VT 05478

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