Virtual Reality on YouTube

       Last week RUSD students had an amazing opportunity to pilot Google Expeditions. While the app won't be available until sometime next year, YouTube just released an update that allows virtual reality videos. VR videos give the viewer a sense of depth as they look around in every direction through stereopsis. If Expeditions made students excited with 360 photos, imagine the level of engagement that would arise with VR video.

        The second update is where things get really interesting. Viewers now have the option to make any video in YouTube viewable through Google Cardboard (or any viewer). This means the entire existing library of content can be used as a virtual movie theater. Load up the video you want to view, select the "Cardboard" option, stick your phone in your Cardboard and press play!