Charlotte, NC – During the recent 16th edition of Global Educational Supplies and Solutions (GESS) Dubai, Discovery of education AR Sandbox App was named Best XR/VR/ai Product as part of the GESS Education Awards. Discovery Education is the global educational technology leader whose next-generation digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.
GESS Dubai provides educators with access to products and solutions that meet the needs of the modern classroom and transform the way students learn. In addition to the exhibition and conference, there is the GESS Education Awards programme, which rewards outstanding educational people, services and products, as well as the best educational establishments and the most dedicated members of the teaching profession. The GESS Education Awards aim to encourage increasing standards of educational products and services across the industry and are an award of excellence.
Sandbox AR is an augmented reality “maker” app that allows students and teachers to create, share, and even inhabit virtual environments. By placing a stage on a flat surface and adding models to create a sandbox, students create a virtual world that they can experience and share.
Sandbox AR includes:
- Hundreds of models to add to a sandbox covering history, the built world, science and nature, and more
- A life-sized mode for students to expand their sandbox and enter their virtual world.
- Pre-designed sandboxes that explore various themes such as ancient Egypt, space exploration, road building, and more.
- Free, pre-designed lessons that educators can use to guide the integration of AR into classroom instruction
Sandbox AR is available for download here. To learn more about Discovery Education’s full suite of AR/VR resources, visit the company’s immersive learning website. here.
“Discovery Education thanks the GESS Education Awards judges for this honor,” said Pete Weir, Chief Product Officer at Discovery Education. “We believe that immersive learning experiences, like those created by Sandbox AR, can play an important role in connecting what is taught in the classroom with the outside world. “This recognition serves as validation of our approach to virtual and augmented reality and will encourage our talented team to continue creating innovative resources that can be easily integrated into classroom instruction.”
For more information about Discovery Education prize Visit of digital resources and professional learning solutions. www.discoveryeducation.comand stay connected with Discovery Education on social media via X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, instagram, Tik Tokand Facebook.
About discovery education
Discovery Education is the global educational technology leader whose next-generation digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Through its award-winning multimedia content, educational supports, innovative classroom tools, and social impact initiatives, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences that engage all students and support higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in more than 100 countries and territories. Inspired by global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with leading educational technology solutions that support the success of all students. Explore the future of education in www.discoveryeducation.com.
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