WHY USE AR CHALLENGES .... THE SERIES .... PART 3
Pre-made augmented triggers can take learning deeper. We are going to go a little beyond skimming the surface with some already made augmented triggers. For step 3 of the series we will be looking into how pre-made triggers that are connected to an animated lesson, a 3D model, a video, or a 360° environment can take the learning experience to the next level.
Making an Interactive Notebook, Binder, or Journal:
I know several teachers that like for students to take notes, write in a journal, or keep a running binder of resources. Why not add an enhancement to the student's journal, notebook, or binder and reinforce a concept, topic, or enhance the learning with an augmented trigger. Someone else has already done the work of creating the augmented trigger all you have to do is match it the topic, concept, or lesson. That someone being the team of Aug That. They have tons of animated lessons from 1st grade through 8th grade on both English/Language Arts and Math, which by the way they have aligned to the common core standards. They also have massive library of 3 dimensional objects and 360° environments.
Studying space and different rockets why not put a augmented trigger of the rockets you are studying in your students' notebook. When they scan the trigger the 3 dimensional rocket pops out of their notebook where they can spin it around and zoom in on the rocket for a better look. You can't really get that experience just looking at a picture.
You have a few students having trouble with retailing a story. On their journal page adhere an augmented trigger that is tied an animated lesson that reinforces how to retail a story. A student needing a little help with developing a supporting topic, print out the already made augmented trigger and have the student attach it to his or her notes, journal, or added it to the resource binder. What if a student was gone and missed how you explained how to added and subtract decimals. Stick an augmented trigger on the assignment or, in the notebook, or send home a flashcard with the trigger on it.
Studying different historical sights such as the pyramids in Egypt. Why not have the students add an augmented trigger to their notes. When they scan it a 3D model of the pyramids pops out. Want to take them to see a volcano, summit for a mount range, or an ocean reef? Add an augmented 360° trigger to your students' writing, notes, or resources. When they scan the trigger it will transform your classroom into that environment.
Example of an Interactive Math Notebook:
I've been working on a 7th grade Interactive Math Notebook for a teacher friend. This notebook is basically a spiral notebook kids are writing notes, adding foldables, and other resources that pertain to 7th grade math. The teacher gave me the notes the kids are writing along with foldables she has created. My job was to go through Aug That's library and match up the math concept with the already created augmented triggers such as adding and subtracting decimals, fractions, and etc...
Once I found the augmented trigger that went with a certain math concept I copied and pasted the trigger image on to the foldable. If there was not a foldable just notes I then created a sheet full of that the trigger I wanted to use. The kids then cut and pasted the trigger next to their notes. Below is the link to one of the math foldables I added a pre-made augmented trigger to.
The Challenge:
You will have to contact
Aug That's support team for this challenge. Ask them to show you an augmented animated lesson, 3D object and a 360° environment. Let them know what grade level and subjects you are working with. Don't forget to let them know I sent you.
Once you have tried all three different pre-made triggers I want to share your experience. You can choose how you want to share it. For example you could write a blog post, Tweet out your experience, share it with a friend, or even join my Augmented Reality for Education Group and let us know about your experience. Remember when sharing via social media use the hashtag #TechieEdu.
Resources:
I started this campaign to reach 1 million students and in a week I am happy to let you know that so far we have reached 28,000 students with augmented reality. The number 1 augmented reality tool teachers are reporting using just happens to the STAR app by AugThat followed by Quiver, Chromville, Blippar, Aurasma, and DinoTrek VR. I am very confident that I will reach at least 1 million students.
Ideas on How to Incorporate Augmented Reality in Your Classroom...
Do you want to bring the world to your students? Engage them beyond a worksheet or a textbook. Using augmented triggers allows you to do just that. I don't know about you but I would love to explore the solar system not just read about it. Why not hold the world in your hands and spin it around, look at it from all sides. A 2 dimensional image just doesn't give you all of the aspects like a interactive 3 dimensional object.
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I recently had a chance to test drive Actively Learn. Actively Learn is an online platform that allows the teacher to pull in reading materials either from Actively Learn's catalog, the teacher's Google Drive, online source, or even a PDF. The teacher then can add notes, video clips, and even questions. I found the ability to add files from my Google Drive a huge plus since most of my resources are saved to my Google Drive. Another big plus for me was that I could connect the common core standard with the questions I am asking. I like that I can ask question while they are reading. This breaks up the reading and assess my students' understanding. While they are reading about King Tut I can include a video clip about his tomb and ask questions to assess their understanding. This type of assessment gives me a better understanding if my students are really getting and understanding what they are reading.
Since some of my content has to do with diagrams and maps I love that I could add an image/media and ask questions about that image/media. A lot of online quizzes will not support that feature. I really liked that I can assign proficient levels to the short answers questions. Assessing students' knowledge is more than just a letter grade. To have the ability to show proficiency to parents is the key. 
App / Tool of the Week ... Edmodo Apps
To launch the App Store you need to click on the icon that looks like a store window at the top right hand side of your screen. Once in the App Store you look around and find the app that will meet your needs or your student's needs. When you click on a an app you will get information about the app along with a description and even a list of apps that are similar to the one you are currently looking at. Once you have found the app you want to use it is time to install it. If it is a free app you simply click on the "Free" button and then check mark the groups you want to use the app with. You can choose to use the app with more than one group you are the owner of. If the app cost you will have to purchase it and then choose the group or groups you would like the app installed to. The licenses for the apps do last 1 year from the day they are purchased.
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