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We are the Frolicking Zoomers

Presenting…

A play in 3 parts:

~ Our Team

~ Favorite App

~ Build A Story

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What Does it Mean to be a Frolicking Zoomer?

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What is Our Favorite App?

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Build A Story

Recreating learning one page at a time.

Click for audio!

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What Are We?

We are a nonprofit organization that developed a VR/AR reading experience exclusively for libraries that will improve literacy and comprehension rates especially in young children.

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Why?

Transcends beyond reading books:

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__________________ literacy

  • Health
  • Financial
  • Mathematical
  • Digital

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Over 30 million Americans can not read above a 3rd grade level

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64% of 8th grade are unable to read proficiently

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How it Works:

  • Incorporate AR, VR, and mixed reality (Hololens) to create a new reading experience

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  • Sounds, visuals, & haptics add a new layer to learning

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  • Community use at libraries, schools, etc.

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  • Connect to Alexa, Cortana, and any other home device

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The Interface:

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Accessibility

  • Headset and non-headset options for users
  • Audio only versions include sounds not provided by normal audio books
    • Ex. The sound of rain pouring in the background

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Collaboration

  • Open database for illustrators, storytellers, translators, narrators, and artists to access
  • Upload customized stories after reading for others to read and enjoy
  • A classroom of children can have the same access at the same time

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Impact

  • Kids learning the meaning of words
  • Encouraging children to go to the library
  • Expand imaginations
  • We expect comprehension scores to rise

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Thank you for listening.

Feel free to ask any questions!

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-The Frolicking Zoomers