Alcove Activity

Rachel Souza

Alcove VR Activity


Set-up (10 minutes):

  • Download AlcoveVR on Oculus, within the Oculus Store here .

  • On the Oculus Quest, install Alcove.

  • HAVE READY FOR TOMORROW: (1) your oculus username, and (2) please have access to the oculus app so you can add a friend!


In class (30 mins):

FORM BREAKOUT ROOMS OF 2

  • In the Oculus App:

    • Go to Social -- Add friend (on People tab).

      • Type in your partner's username and add.

      • Accept Partner's Friend Request.


  • Getting Started:

  • Open Alcove.

    • Within Alcove, watch the short tour to get acquainted (tip: you can change to "sitting mode" within the settings)

    • Note: Access the "Menu" via the left menu button.

  • After the Tour, in Breakout Rooms of 2, complete the following activities:

ACTIVITY ONE (15 min)

    • If you are still in the intro menu, press "Explore"

    • Open Menu --> Travel

    • Your friend/partner should show up here. Press Invite. Have other group member accept invite.

    • Once your partner has joined your space:

      • Within the menu, go to "Travel"

      • On the Globe on the table, explore the different options of locations you can "visit". You can also press on the bus, car, or air balloon.

      • Note: You will not be watching the video together. Jointly decide upon a location to visit, and press play at the same time

      • After watching the video, return to your alcove with your partner. Discuss the experience briefly.

ACTIVITY TWO (5 min)

    • Go to Menu --> Interact

    • Make sure your friend is in the alcove with you. If not, re-invite them.

    • Scroll down and Choose "Babble Rabbit"

    • Use the different features to interact with your pet rabbit with your partner!

After the Activity (5 mins):

  • Please fill out the survey here.