360 Degree Photos/Videos in Physical Education

360 degree photos and videos provide viewers with additional context and perspectives. They can be viewed on web browsers (use the mouse cursor to move the image) or using specific viewers like Google Cardboard.

​Here are some potential uses in (physical) education:
  • Create a virtual classroom for remote instruction.
  • ​​Providing campus/facilities tour online.
  • Recording lessons for reflection.
  • Recording and reviewing conference sessions.
  • ​Recording and reviewing athletic practices/performances.
  • Share more detailed & complete views of your teaching space with others.
  • ​Simulate tactical decision making in a 1st person view of view.
  • Take interesting class/school/event photos​.

Check out this Twitter Collection to see some of the examples in action.
Example 360 Degree Photo - Class Picture
The embedded photo was created using Momento 360.
EXAMPLE 360 DEGREE PHOTO - TEACHING SPACE
The embedded photo was created using Momento 360.
example 360 degree video - demonstration
EXAMPLE 360 DEGREE VIDEOS - ​RECORDING LESSONS
Physical Education Playlist
College Course
EXAMPLE 360 DEGREE VIDEOS - MISCELLANEOUS
Miscellaneous Uses
Conference Session
using 360 videos for 4-wall dances
Software that comes with 360 degree cameras (at least mine) allows you to take a 360 degree video and edit it into a "Point of View" (POV) video. Why is this important? Traditionally, when 4-wall dances changes directions (rotates 90 degrees) the view changes from watching the dancers from behind (matching), to a side view, then to a front view (mirror), to another side view, and then back to watching from behind. With a POV video students will always see a matching perspective, which should be much easier to follow along. Use a projector for one wall and use yourself for the opposite wall (this ensures students can always see a demonstrator).
Original 360 Video
​(use mouse to change the view)
After Editing into a POV
​(view rotates on its own)
USING 360 VIDEOS FOR DANCE SHOWCASES
This dance was filmed with the camera hanging from the ceiling. This technique allows you to showcase all students and is great for parents. It can also be used to assess students' performances.