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Learn how to harness the power of augmented reality and other online tools to engage your students.

Lacy Krell Virginia Beach City Public SchoolsLacy.krell@vbschools.com

What is Augmented

Reality?

Augmented Reality in Education

• Point smartphone (iOS or Android) at a target image. • Phone displays video/audio to

accompany the target image.• An example: Point the app at the back of

a $20 bill• Aurasma.com

Aurasma Example

How can I use Augmented Reality?

Target Image/Reality• Student Artwork• Book Cover• Historical Figures• Scientific Elements• Exercise Equipment• Math Graphs

Augmented Reality• Student explaining rationale• Librarian Booktalk/Review• Historical Biographies• Video of element’s properties• Usage Instructions• Solution steps

QR CodesQR Code Example

QR Code ReadersQR Reader for iPhone (iOS)QR Scanner (iOS)Zapper Scanner (iOS)I-Nigma (iOS & Android)Barcode Scanner (Android)QR Droid (Android)

QR Generatorsqrstuff.comqr- code-generator.com

How can I use QR codes?• Collect Data in a Google Form• Link to Library/Classroom policies documents• Link to Classroom/Library webpages• Scavenger Hunts• Instructional Videos • Activity station directions• Homework/Practice work tutorials• Book Trailers/Book reviews/Booktalks

PowToon

How can I use PowToon?• Instructional videos – any

subject• Orientation videos• Book Trailers• Assignment instructions• Demonstrating understanding

Powtoon.com

Introduce Assignments/Units

Lesson Overview/Review

PowToons in Science

FoldPlayFoldplay.com• Kaleidocycle• Squaring the Hexagon• Foldbook• Invertible Cube

How can I use FoldPlay• 4 Part Cycles – Seasons, Butterfly

metamorphosis, water cycle (Grade 4 Living Systems 4.5)• Tell a story – Plotline• Math Steps• Timeline events