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GEAR - Immersive AR/VR Learning
GEAR: Immersive AR/VR Learning
Bring your lessons to life with interactive 3D content directly inside Moodle.
🚀 What's New in v1.5.0
- 📊 Teacher Analytics: New dashboard tracking VR starts, AR starts, and detailed hotspot interactions.
- 💬 P2P Text Chat: Real-time WebRTC text messaging in collaborative mode.
- 🥽 VR Controllers: Full hand tracking and laser pointers for immersive WebXR interaction.
🌟 What's New in v1.4.0
- 🎙️ Spatial Voice Chat: Collaborative learning with real-time Peer-to-Peer 3D voice.
- 🗣️ Auto Text-to-Speech: Native browser narration for better accessibility.
- 🛠️ Visual Authoring Gizmos: Drag-and-drop X/Y/Z arrows for pixel-perfect hotspot placement.
- 🧩 Escape Room Mode: Create unlockable learning paths based on student performance.
- 🎯 Teleport Waypoints: Guided camera movement for smooth spatial storytelling.
🚀 Overview
GEAR (Geospatial Educational Augmented Reality) is a powerful Moodle activity module that bridges the gap between traditional e-learning and immersive 3D technology. It allows educators to effortlessly upload, manage, and present 3D models in a fully interactive spatial environment.
✨ Core Features
Smooth orbital controls, physics-based navigation, and high-performance glTF/GLB rendering.
Multimedia annotations (Text, Images, Audio, Links) placed precisely on 3D geometry.
Embed assessment points in 3D. Results are automatically synced with the Moodle Gradebook.
Generate hotspot descriptions instantly using the AI. Then, let students use the built-in Text-to-Speech engine to have the content read aloud for perfect accessibility.
Real-time multi-user sessions with 3D avatars. Includes serverless P2P spatial voice chat where students sound closer as they approach your avatar!
Positional audio guides that react to the student's distance and orientation in the scene.
Simply click on the 3D model to drop hotspots, and use visual 3D gizmos (X/Y/Z arrows) to seamlessly perfect their placement in space.
Automatically optimized WebGL framebuffers and smart Anti-aliasing means a lag-free experience on low-end mobile devices and VR headsets.
Embed YouTube, Vimeo, or direct video content directly into the 3D environment for rich storytelling.
Create branching scenarios and lock areas. Hotspots only appear when a student solves the required 3D quiz!
Smooth camera navigation points safely guide students through complex 3D environments without manual zooming.
🥽 AR/VR & Mobile
- WebXR Ready: One-click support for VR headsets and AR devices without any app installation.
- Moodle App support: Fully optimized for the Moodle Mobile App for on-the-go learning.
📋 Requirements
- Moodle: 4.1 to 5.1+
- PHP: 8.1+
- Browser: Modern browser with WebGL support (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari)
- Privacy: Fully GDPR compliant via Moodle Privacy API
🛠 How it Works
- Upload: Drag and drop your .GLB or .GLTF models.
- Annotate: Use the scene editor to place hotspots and assessment points.
- Engage: Students explore, collaborate, and complete integrated activities.
Developed with passion by Boban Blagojević • 2026 Stable Release
Geospatial Educational Augmented Reality
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