Blog Post #9 Augmented and Virtual Reality Resource

Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality resources are the best thing that can happen to learners. This week, I focused closely on the hit sensation of 2016 which is better known as Pokémon Go for reference. Check out the image below for the image of the poké ball that every Pokémon gamer knows! The image below depicts the symbol that is used to catch and hold the Pokémon.

Pokémon Go Logo from freepnglogos.com
    
Pokémon Go has been very popular being that this is not a typical game where you have to be in one setting. It results in getting good exercise since you're constantly on the move catching and training the Pokémon characters that you find. You can find this application in your app store for free whether its an iPhone or android. Once you get it downloaded then they'll ask for you to enable your GPS settings to be able to show the map when you start walking around with your avatar. It'll ask for your basic information then you'll be able to create your avatar. After all steps are followed, then you should be able to successfully start enjoying the game. 

The article titled Pokemon GO at Toronto Public Library by RayL lists some books, movies, and safety tips for parents to share with their children who are so fond of the game. This article shared some great tricks to help a librarian attract patrons to bring their children while also feeding on the fact about potential characters that could be located in there. There is another image in the blog below that will show how it looks when a Pokémon is found before throwing the pokéball to capture it. This can be integrated into an instructional activity by teaching students mapping skills since they'll be using the coordinates and map when hunting their Pokémon. Students will also be constantly up and moving versus staying in one spot with the activity. It will appear as if they're going on some sort of scavenger hunt.


Image shows a view of a Pokémon being found.
Photo credits: pokemongolive.com

If that was not enough then please browse the links below for further information on the usage of Pokémon Go. 





References:

L, R. (2016). Pokémon go at Toronto Public Library! Growing a Reader: Kids' Books, Tips and More. Retrieved November 17, 2022, from https://torontopubliclibrary.typepad.com/kids-books/2016/07/pok%C3%A9mon-go-at-toronto-public-library.html

Niantic. (n.d.). Pokémon go. Pokémon GO. Retrieved November 17, 2022, from https://pokemongolive.com/



Comments

  1. Christine DonaldsonNovember 20, 2022 at 6:16 PM

    Tiffany,

    I also like the exercise component of Pokémon Go. Utilizing the gaming interest of children to get them up and moving was a great development. My children were never Pokémon fans so I have zero experience with Pokémon but I completely understand the benefits of getting kids up and moving.

    Christine Donaldson

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