Travis True's List: Augmented Reality

Example of using Aurasma to help teach Shakespeare

"One of my favorite benefits of having a digital classroom is the opportunity to find creative ways to use new technology tools. Recently, I started noticing some of my fellow teacher bloggers talking about using augmented reality in the classroom with an app called Aurasma. With this app, students can create a video, animation, or other interactive material that will be linked with a particular image. When the device camera hovers over the image, the interactive material pops up."

"Here's how:  

1.  Assign one word per student and have them create their own image that represents the vocabulary word for your wall.  My students used Pic Collage on their iPads.  

2.  Print and laminate the the images that the students have created.

3.  Students should work with a partner to assist in the creation of a short video that shows what the word means.

4.  Follow the steps of how to create an Aura using the Aurasma app to make your image come to life.  

When all is said and done, you'll have a wall full of words and pictures.  Any time students use Aurasma, they can scan these pictures.  If it's done right, the video that represents the word will appear."

Augmented Reality apps

"This week at NCTIES 2014 I've learned as much I've shared. One of the highlights for me was seeing teachers combine the use of multiple apps to create one finished product. One of the combinations that I stumbled upon this week was using Tellagami creations in WeVideo."

"The concept behind augmented reality books is simple: a physical book contains many elements that elude the human eye, only visible through the use of various apps, gadgets and other devices."

"Objects and images will take on a completely new life when you look at them with Taggar: see secret photos, videos and doodles, revealed only through the app! Add your own personal tag, leaving secret messages in the form of video, pictures and stickers.

Download Taggar to vote on the best tags, see what's trending and check out what creations your friends have hidden for you."

"Our colleagues in Online Universities have generously shared with us this list featuring 20 ways Augmented Reality is being used in education. If you are not familiar with what Augmented Reality is all about, check "teachers' guide to Augmented Reality" to learn more."