Virtual galleries


 Creating virtual galleries can be a fantastic way to enhance CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) by combining art, history, science, and language learning in an immersive environment. Here are some of the best apps and platforms for creating and exploring virtual galleries:

1. Artsteps

  • Description: An online platform that allows users to create and share interactive 3D virtual exhibitions.
  • Benefits: Students and teachers can create detailed virtual galleries with text, images, videos, and 3D objects in the target language.
  • Features: Customizable gallery spaces, multimedia support, and interactive navigation.

2. Mozilla Hubs

  • Description: A virtual reality platform that allows users to create and share virtual rooms and spaces.
  • Benefits: Ideal for collaborative projects where students can create virtual galleries and present their work in the target language.
  • Features: 3D object support, customizable environments, and real-time collaboration.

3. Matterport

  • Description: A platform for creating 3D virtual tours and digital twins of physical spaces.
  • Benefits: Allows users to create realistic virtual galleries of physical exhibition spaces, enhancing the learning experience.
  • Features: 3D scanning, immersive walkthroughs, and multimedia tagging.

4. Google Arts & Culture

  • Description: An online platform that provides access to high-resolution images of artworks and virtual tours of museums and galleries worldwide.
  • Benefits: Offers a vast collection of art and cultural artifacts that students can explore and study in the target language.
  • Features: Virtual tours, detailed art information, and educational resources.

5. Kuula

  • Description: A platform for creating and sharing 360-degree virtual tours and panoramic images.
  • Benefits: Users can create immersive virtual galleries and add interactive hotspots with descriptions and multimedia in the target language.
  • Features: 360-degree image support, interactive hotspots, and easy sharing.

6. FrameVR

  • Description: A virtual reality platform that allows users to build interactive 3D spaces, including galleries.
  • Benefits: Enables students to create and explore virtual galleries, enhancing both content and language learning.
  • Features: Customizable 3D environments, multimedia integration, and collaborative features.

7. Poly by Google

  • Description: A now-discontinued Google platform for discovering and creating 3D models and scenes, but similar alternatives exist like Sketchfab.
  • Benefits: Users can create and explore 3D models and virtual galleries, fostering creative projects in the target language.
  • Features: 3D model creation, interactive environments, and community sharing.

8. Artland

  • Description: An online platform for creating and exploring virtual art exhibitions.
  • Benefits: Provides a simple way for students and teachers to create virtual galleries showcasing their artwork and projects in the target language.
  • Features: User-friendly interface, multimedia support, and virtual exhibition tours.

9. CoSpaces Edu

  • Description: An educational platform that allows users to create their own 3D worlds, including virtual galleries.
  • Benefits: Students can design virtual exhibitions, adding text, images, and audio descriptions in the target language.
  • Features: 3D creation tools, coding integration, and VR compatibility.

10. Spatial

  • Description: A virtual reality platform that offers collaborative spaces for meetings, exhibitions, and interactive experiences.
  • Benefits: Ideal for creating immersive virtual galleries where students can present and discuss their work in the target language.
  • Features: 3D avatars, real-time collaboration, and multimedia integration.

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