{"id":2299,"date":"2018-02-10T13:04:02","date_gmt":"2018-02-10T13:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=2299"},"modified":"2018-02-10T15:59:02","modified_gmt":"2018-02-10T15:59:02","slug":"thank-you-to-lucernastudios-com-and-orlando-unity-3d-meetup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/thank-you-to-lucernastudios-com-and-orlando-unity-3d-meetup\/","title":{"rendered":"Thank you to LucernaStudios.com and Orlando Unity 3D meetup!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Facebook Like Button v1.9.6 BEGIN [http:\/\/blog.bottomlessinc.com] -->\n<iframe src=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Finspiredtoeducate.net%2Finspiredtoeducate%2Fthank-you-to-lucernastudios-com-and-orlando-unity-3d-meetup%2F&amp;layout=standard&amp;show_faces=false&amp;width=450&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowTransparency=\"true\" style=\"border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height: 30px; align: left; margin: 2px 0px 2px 0px\"><\/iframe>\n<!-- Facebook Like Button END -->\n<p>In the past week, our Google Developer Group of Central Florida teamed up with the Unity 3D meetup of Orlando and <a href=\"http:\/\/LucernaStudios.com\">LucernaStudios.com<\/a> to discuss building VR experiences for Google VR.\u00a0 We shared the fundamentals of building for Google DayDream and Cardboard.\u00a0 \u00a0We also explored connecting those game experiences with Google Firebase.<\/p>\n<p>I want to give a shout out to Hunter and Jose from <a href=\"http:\/\/LucernaStudios.com\">LucernaStudios.com<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Longtime readers of InspiredToEducate.NET know that we believe in playful learning.\u00a0 (game-based learning or challenge-based learning.)\u00a0 \u00a0LucernaStudios.com care about helping kids to learn through engaging game-based learning.\u00a0 \u00a0I also appreciate their vision to connect families through game-based\u00a0learning.\u00a0 \u00a0We appreciate them coming out to our meetup to share their story with building a math education game using Google Cardboard SDK.\u00a0 \u00a0Beyond that, they also talked about their lessons learned in playtesting\u00a0their games, exploring the educational technology market and focusing on knowing their audience.\u00a0 I like the\u00a0way they&#8217;re applying lean startup ideas.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/lucernaAtGDG__2_10_2018.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2300\" src=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/lucernaAtGDG__2_10_2018.jpg\" alt=\"Lucerna at GDG \/ Unity 3D meetup.\" width=\"883\" height=\"662\" srcset=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/lucernaAtGDG__2_10_2018.jpg 883w, http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/lucernaAtGDG__2_10_2018-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/lucernaAtGDG__2_10_2018-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 883px) 100vw, 883px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9pSPq9TgT8o\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>To the Unity 3D meetup group, we appreciate your community and quality content that you organize regularly.\u00a0 \u00a0If you&#8217;re interested in connecting with other game developers or people interested in VR\/AR, you&#8217;ll enjoy this community.\u00a0 \u00a0You can connect with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/Orlando-Unity3d-Development-Meetup\/\">Orlando Unity 3D meetup at their meetup <\/a>page.<\/p>\n<p>To help provide a project-based learning experience around Google VR, our Google developer group drafted a small multi-player block builder experience we call &#8220;Block party.&#8221;\u00a0 \u00a0It provided a solid set of examples to talk about Firebase real-time database, DayDream instant preview, and other Unity 3D fundamentals.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blockPartyVR.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2301\" src=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blockPartyVR.png\" alt=\"Block Party VR\" width=\"700\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blockPartyVR.png 700w, http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blockPartyVR-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Block Party VR provides an open source project based learning experience for developers getting started in VR or gaming. In this proof of concept game, we will build a multiplayer \u201cMinecraft\u201d like experience designed for VR. The current implementation leverages\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/firebase.google.com\/docs\/database\/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAkZHTBRCBARIsAMbXLhGrK4JoE7A3RERbe-ac2xcqgl8L3HZgiqUtcGlUr5tbmyRKz_NWFusaAq63EALw_wcB\">Google Firebase<\/a>\u00a0for client collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>To maximize the impact of the project, we will focus on building a Google Cardboard app in the beginning. \u00a0\u00a0Google Cardboard VR has the largest VR market share. \u00a0The platform can support iOS and Android devices.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vr.google.com\/cardboard\/\">https:\/\/vr.google.com\/cardboard\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We are open to seeing Block Party VR ported to other VR and AR platforms. \u00a0\u00a0While the current implementation leverages Google Firebase, it would be cool to learn other multi-play platforms too.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1_0VsYP0Mk_FajoPoZKdXJjsbnFB7fkncVVbHAXMSIyk\/edit?usp=sharing\">Check out the following link to get started<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Where is the source code?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>All code for block party is released under MIT public license.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/michaelprosario\/BlockPartyVR\">https:\/\/github.com\/michaelprosario\/BlockPartyVR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Want to make a contribution of something you\u2019ve learned? \u00a0Create a feature branch and share your code!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Google Developer Group of Central Florida<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Next Meetup: Google Cloud Study Jam<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn how to set up development and production environments in the Cloud.<\/li>\n<li>Learn the fundamentals of the Google Cloud Platform, how to run containers on it and how to use the platform for data engineering.<\/li>\n<li>Learn how Docker and Kubernetes work or learn how to process Big Data in the Cloud.<\/li>\n<li>Get access to Qwiklabs.com, a Google training tool, FREE of charge.<\/li>\n<li>Get Google-hosted badges for your online profiles, to show potential employers what you know about Cloud computing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Study Jams are community-run study groups. The objective of Study Jams is to raise the technical proficiency of our community members through well-defined projects, labs, and technical knowledge sharing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Where:\u00a0PowerDMS &#8211; 101 S. Garland Ave #300 \u00b7 Orlando, FL<\/li>\n<li>When:\u00a0Thursday, February 22, 2018 &#8211; 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM<\/li>\n<li>Learn more at <a href=\"http:\/\/GDGCentralFlorida.org\">GDGCentralFlorida.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Posts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/create-puzzle-based-code-experiences-in-your-apps-javascript-html5\/\">Create Puzzle-Based Code Experiences in Your Apps #javascript #html5<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/using-game-segments-to-engage-students-in-computer-science-education\/\">Using Game Segments to Engage Students in Computer Science Education<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/how-can-a-free-massively-collaborative-game-potentially-help-save-lives\/\">How can a free massively collaborative game potentially help save lives?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/celebrating-community-learning-at-sparkmacon-makerspace\/\">Celebrating Community Learning at SparkMacon MakerSpace<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/impact-of-seymour-papert-on-learning-engagement-and-creativity\/\">Impact of Seymour Papert on Learning, Engagement, and Creativity<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<!-- Facebook Like Button v1.9.6 BEGIN [http:\/\/blog.bottomlessinc.com] -->\n<iframe src=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Finspiredtoeducate.net%2Finspiredtoeducate%2Fthank-you-to-lucernastudios-com-and-orlando-unity-3d-meetup%2F&amp;layout=standard&amp;show_faces=false&amp;width=450&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowTransparency=\"true\" style=\"border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height: 30px; align: left; margin: 2px 0px 2px 0px\"><\/iframe>\n<!-- Facebook Like Button END -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the past week, our Google Developer Group of Central Florida teamed up with the Unity 3D meetup of Orlando and LucernaStudios.com to discuss building VR experiences for Google VR.\u00a0 We shared the fundamentals of building for Google DayDream and Cardboard.\u00a0 \u00a0We also explored connecting those game experiences with Google [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[8],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2299"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2299"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2299\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2305,"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2299\/revisions\/2305"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2299"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2299"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2299"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}