Elm Grove Elementary and Simon Middle School had recent visits from team members of the Google Expedition Pioneer Program. The expeditions, sponsored by Google and demonstrated by its representatives, are a virtual reality platform built for the classroom. Google has worked with teachers and content partners from around the world to create more than 150 engaging journeys, making it easy to immerse students in entirely new experiences. Elm Grove teacher Barbara Burke says the team brought Android devices for the teacher and students to use, that the majority of EGES students, grades 2-5, got to participate, and that, “The kids and teachers LOVED it!” (photo by Barbara Burke)
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