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GEAR - Immersive AR/VR Learning

Maintained by Boban Blagojević
GEAR brings an interactive 3D and VR/AR experience directly into your Moodle courses. Upload 3D models, create click-to-explore hotspots, and build spatial quizzes for immersive learning.
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GEAR: Immersive AR/VR Learning

Bring your lessons to life with interactive 3D content directly inside Moodle.

🚀 What's New in v1.7.0

  • ♿ Full Accessibility: Keyboard navigation (Tab, Arrow keys, Enter), screen reader support, and mobile long-press for tooltips.
  • 🎚️ Hotspot Scale Control: Teachers can now set default hotspot diameter (0.1 to 3.0) via activity settings.
  • " Tooltip Animations: Smooth fade-in/fade-out transitions with scale animations for a polished user experience.

🚀 What's New in v1.6.0

  • ⚡ Three.js Upgrade: Migrated from r128 to r160 with 3+ years of performance and WebXR improvements.
  • ' Hover Tooltips: Quick context with icons, titles, and descriptions when hovering over hotspots.
  • 📦 Self-Hosted Dependencies: Three.js bundled locally via Rollup for better reliability and performance.

🚀 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

🎮 3D Viewer & Interaction

Smooth orbital controls, physics-based navigation, and high-performance glTF/GLB rendering.

📍 Interactive Hotspots

Multimedia annotations (Text, Images, Audio, Links) placed precisely on 3D geometry.

🧪 Spatial Quizzes

Embed assessment points in 3D. Results are automatically synced with the Moodle Gradebook.

" AI Assistant & -️ Auto TTS

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.

' Collaborative Mode & 🎙️ WebRTC Voice

Real-time multi-user sessions with 3D avatars. Includes serverless P2P spatial voice chat where students sound closer as they approach your avatar!

🔊 Spatial Audio

Positional audio guides that react to the student's distance and orientation in the scene.

🛠️ Easy Authoring

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.

⚡ High Performance

Automatically optimized WebGL framebuffers and smart Anti-aliasing means a lag-free experience on low-end mobile devices and VR headsets.

🎥 Video Enriched Scenes

Embed YouTube, Vimeo, or direct video content directly into the 3D environment for rich storytelling.

🧩 Escape Room Gamification

Create branching scenarios and lock areas. Hotspots only appear when a student solves the required 3D quiz!

🎯 Teleport Waypoints

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

  1. Upload: Drag and drop your .GLB or .GLTF models.
  2. Annotate: Use the scene editor to place hotspots and assessment points.
  3. 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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