Welcome to Global Explorer VR!


The Global Explorer VR consists of 15 courses that take you around the globe! Each month we will introduce a new course with an exciting new destination students can join. Your first course will include the Global Explorer VR kit that can be used for all future courses!


What is it?


It's Your Choice Which Courses To Take!


Go to Northern and Central Africa!

Tuesdays @ 18:00 - 18:50 JST
11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20

Thursdays @ 18:00 - 18:50 JST
12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22

Saturdays @ 10:00 - 10:50 JST
12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24


Go to Central Europe!

Saturdays @ 10:00 - 10:50 JST
12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24


Go to Eastern Europe!

Wednesday @ 18:00 - 18:50 JST
11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21


Course Fee: ¥13,300* (Includes tax)


*New students to Global Explorer VR course will need to pay an additional one-time fee of ¥6500 (includes tax) for the Global Explorer VR course kit. This fee is not required for future Global Explorer VR courses.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a monthly subscription group course where you will be automatically reserved for the upcoming courses.Every month, your seat will be automatically reserved for this group course.Your reservation will be renewed with the same “lesson day and time” and “payment method” that you select when you apply to this course for the first time. If you wish to discontinue the subscription, please contact the Events Team before the group course deadline set for each month.



New Students Who Sign Up For The Course Will Receive:

*You will receive 1 workbook depending on the course you take.

If you take a new course for a new continent, you will be sent the specific workbook needed.

**New students who sign up for a Global Explorer VR course will be sent the Global Explorer VR kit.
Students who are continuing the course after their first time will only be sent new workbooks when they sign up for courses for a new continent.

***Please note: All students who participate in this course must have a smartphone to enjoy the VR experience.
Students who participate in this course will need to download the VR Atlas App on a smartphone prior to the start of the first class.
To download the app, smartphones will need at least 2GB of space.



Deadline and Cancellation

Deadline: 10/31
Cancellation: Students who cancel before 10/31 will not be charged.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a monthly subscription group course where you will be automatically reserved for the upcoming courses.Every month, your seat will be automatically reserved for this group course.Your reservation will be renewed with the same “lesson day and time” and “payment method” that you select when you apply to this course for the first time. If you wish to discontinue the subscription, please contact the Events Team before the group course deadline set for each month.


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Student Requirements:

For English Only Classes:

Age: 7+

ELA Level: For students currently taking ELA Advanced classes: ELA Advanced K and up

Core Skill Requirements

The required core skills for students who would like to join the Global Explorer VR courses include:


Please note: All students who participate in this course must have a smartphone to enjoy the VR experience.
Students who participate in this course will need to download the VR Atlas App on a smartphone prior to the start of the first class.
To download the app, smartphones will need at least 2GB of space.


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Complete Global Explorer VR Course Catalogue

North America


Greetings from North America! In this exciting journey around this continent, go on a tour of the city that never sleeps! Experience the bustling life of New Yorkers in the middle of Times Square, visit the all-famous Central Park, go up high on the Statue of Liberty, and visit other monumental places like the Empire State Building!

You'll also be visiting some exciting excavation sites to dig up dinosaur bones!




South America


Explore one of the most mystical places on Earth - South America! During your expedition within South America, you will not only be visiting incredibly historic places, you will be immersed in South American culture! Learn some tango moves to dance in the famous Rio de Janeiro Carnival, learn some basic recipes to make authentic foods like ceviche and chimichurri sauce, and much more!

Have you ever wondered how plants can grow in a large forest like the Amazon? The plant maze project will have you learning how plants can navigate their way!




Europe



Bonjour, you have arrived in Europe! Navigate your way through one of the most fascinating parts of the world, a continent that holds so much history! Take a tour around France from the Eiffel tour to the Louvre, learn how to make an authentic Italian pizza, experience the great Greek monuments, and take in the scenery in the Nordic regions of this wonderful continent.

Not only will you be visiting the Eiffel tower, you will be creating a 3D model of it as well in class!




Africa

Greetings from Africa, one of the most adventurous, nature-filled places on Earth! Did you ever want to visit a safari? Hop in the car! Experience a once in a lifetime trip throughout the wildlife-filled Sahara Desert, look for flamingo in the Rift Valley, and view the incredible pyramids of Egypt!

Did you know that in Madagascar, there are 100 types of birds that can only be found there? Let's visit them!



Asia


Welcome to one of the biggest continents of the world, Asia! Visit some of the most wondrous place on Earth during your way through Asia, including the Angkor Wat! Not only will you be learning about these fantastic countries, you will also be learning about the 7 Wonders of the World - and visit them too!

Ever wondered how volcanoes erupt? The Volcano project will have you learning the science behind volcano eruption as well as the many types of volcanoes you can find in Asia!




Oceania

G'day from Oceania! Did you know that the Great Barrier Reef is the same size as Germany? Let's go and see it for ourselves! Did you also know that there are many rich historic cultures of indigenous peoples within Australia and New Zealand? In your project, you'll be learning how to make some simple Indigenous boomerangs and totem poles to celebrate and appreciate their cultures!




Antarctica and the Polar Regions


Put your coat on, it's time to visit Antarctica and the Polar Regions! Have you ever seen a whale up close in the ocean? What about penguins and polar bears? Let's visit them all along with our scientist friends down in the Antarctic Stations!

Have you wondered how animals in this climate keep warm? In your project, you will be creating what scientists call a "blubber glove" that model the thick fat that arctic animals have to keep warm!



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FAQ

Q. Which devices are compatible with the Global Explorer VR kit?

A. Both Google Android and Apple iOS smartphones are compatible with the Global Explorer VR kit.

The minimum software requirement is as follows:

Android:Apple

*Please note that Apple iPhones 6 and older may not support the augmented reality (AR) functions found in the app as Apple no longer supports updates for iPhone 6.
We recommend an iPhone 6S or newer to achieve full functionality.


Q. Are tablets compatible with this course?

A. Yes and No.

No: the tablet would not fit into the VR Goggles that are included in the kit, therefore, you will not be able to fully experience wearing the VR Goggles and viewing the VR experience at the same time.

Yes: you can still download the app and run the projects and see the step by step lessons in augmented reality using a tablet.

When trying to run a VR experience, with the tablet, it will be set to full screen as you are not able to fit the tablet into the VR Goggles. You can still hold the tablet and look around the room to simulate a 360 degree affect.


Q. I have downloaded the app but I have not received an email confirmation.

A. Search your spam filter in your inbox, or you can also skip the setup and download the actual app by searching the name of the VR Atlas app in the Google Play or Apple Apps Store.


Q. There is a black screen on my phone / my phone is freezing when I try to use the VR app.

Freezing can happen when there are background apps using energy. We recommend shutting down background apps.

If the problem continues, uninstall the app, and run your phone fresh without any other apps running. This will give the VR Atlas app priority to run first on your phone.


Q. How long are the VR portions of the lessons that require the use of the VR Goggles?

A. The VR experiences never last more than 90 seconds, which is enough time to give the students an immersive experience with the virtual environment.


Q. Are additional items required to complete the projects?

A. Yes, depending on the project, some additional household items are required to complete some experiments:

PLEASE NOTE: Upon signing up for specific courses, you will be able to preview all of the specific additional materials needed from this list for the course you sign up for.

Q. Can this VR kit be used for anything other than GSA lessons? (For example, other games...)

A. The VR Goggles in this kit are used as a holder for your smartphone, so yes the VR Goggles can be used for other VR experiences outside of GSA classes*.

*Please note that the VR Atlas App only contains the VR Atlas experience. Other VR games and experiences will need to be downloaded to your smartphone separately.


Q. Can we use the VR kit on PC?

A. You will need the PC to attend the VR class, however you will need a smartphone compatible with the VR Atlas app in order to experience the VR/AR.


Q. Is there make-up class in case I can’t attend one of the classes?

A. We will provide a recorded video of the lessons that you can view without making up the class.


Q. What is the cancellation policy?

A. You may cancel anytime before the application deadline and you will not be charged any cancellation fee. However, if you cancel after the application deadline, you will not receive a refund.


Q. How do I sign up for the next course?

A. This is a monthly subscription group course where you will be automatically reserved for the upcoming courses. We will send you an RSVP email after your first class to notify your upcoming course reservation.

If you wish to discontinue the subscription, please contact the Events Team before the group course deadline set for each month. Please note that if you cancel your subscription, you will be charged the standard course price from the time you resume your subscription.