Augmented and Virtual Reality are incredible tools to use with kids in the classroom or library. Being able to explore the world around us without having to worry about permission slips and packing lunches is a game changer! The tool that I explored was a combination of both augmented and virtual realities. Play with Google Arts & Culture is Google’s gateway into exploring the world’s historic landmarks and famous works of art. A doodling program lets you get creative with simple lines and learn about different aspects of famous works of art. The most exciting part of the site for me was the Puzzle Party! I am an avid jigsaw puzzler and this site allows you to do puzzles of famous works of art by yourself or with a friend somewhere else!
This site would be ideal for older elementary, middle school, and most definitely high schoolers. The only reason I would not recommend this site for elementary students is because the artwork is not appropriate at times. I would love for this site to offer another version for younger kids that offers just as much opportunity for elementary kids to learn about art and culture. There is one section of the site that is called Geo Artwork. It will show a piece of art and the user has to guess where in the world it came from. Kids get the exposure to art and make guesses of what country it was created. Each time a guess is made, points are awarded if the guess is close to the correct answer. Each time the user plays, there is the opportunity to beat the previous score. A lesson or game in art and geography.
This would be great to use in World History, art units and free time that will allow students free reign over the site. This is an amazing site that allows students to explore the art of different cultures and learn about places around the world.
Google Arts & Culture. (n.d.). Play. Retrieved November 16, 2024, https://artsandculture.google.com/play
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