pilot 1: app - training guide

This project has received funding from the European Union’s H2020 Research and Innovation Action programme under Grant Agreement No.

Pilot 1:

App - Training Guide

Table of Contents:

1. Background Information 2. Technical Requirements 3. How to Access the Arete AR-App 4. Getting Connected 5. Overview of AR-App Content & Process 6. Teacher Training Access Information:

6.1. GDPR and App Privacy Policy 6.2. ProfilED 6.3. Teacher Dashboard 6.4. Teaching Schedules

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6.5. Training Video 6.6. App Presentation (PDF)

7. Additional Information: 7.1. Neale Analysis 7.2. Vernon

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Includes information about AR compatible "Tablet" devices and also Teacher support, providing the answers to the Planet Smook, L1M5 sound/symbol association exercise, that explores the movement of the articulators when producing a sound.

1. Background Information

ARETE Pilot 1:

The ARETE Project is funded by the European Commission with aims to support and enhance existing European interactive AR technologies. ARETE aims to establish a sustainable competitive ecosystem of European technology and solution providers for AR interactive technologies, through a targeted community engagement process within the education sector, which will be deployed, demonstrated and evaluated via the pilot studies around Europe.

This document is designed to provide basic guidelines for Teachers and Parents using our AR-App for teaching reading and spelling to children in the 9 to 12 year old age group, that are experiencing difficulty in this area. This Training Guide should provide a basic understanding of the AR-App features and functionality before accessing the AR-App.

We have used interactive Augmented Reality (AR) technologies to develop “State of the Art” educational content for the teaching and learning of reading and spelling skills – which are the very foundation of the English language. By introducing AR into the lessons we intend to make it more accessible, engaging and successful for the teachers and, in particular, for the children involved in the learning process. For this project, the stakeholders are 9 to 12-year old children that currently have difficulties learning to read and spell, which is holding them back from realising their true educational potential.

“Read-Spell” is a native AR-App, available to download from either Google or Apple App Stores. It has been specifically designed for use on Tablet mobile devices - that have AR functionality. Although it is primarily designed to teach competent reading and spelling skills, it can also improve areas such as critical thinking, creativity, visualisation skills and cognitive development. It adopts an ‘overlearning’ approach


focussing on personalized learning, and with the introduction of AR will present “State of the Art” kinetic, audio and visual educational approaches.

2. Technical Requirements

The AR-App will require a stable internet connection and this is because we use voice recognition throughout for students reading speech sounds, words and sentences. The App requires AR functionality to be able to access the AR-3D animations and it is specifically designed to run on iOS/Android Tablet devices because of the type of onscreen data required. To activate the AR 3D models you will need a Tablet device with a front facing camera, and we recommend a larger screen size for a better experience. iOS Apple Devices that don't support AR:

• iPhone 6 Plus • iPhone 6 • iPhone 5s • iPad Air 2 • iPad mini 4th generation • iPod touch 6th generation

Please check that you can access AR on your iOS Tablet device before applying to take part in the Arete Project. Google Devices that support AR: Google doesn’t publish precise system requirements for ARCore-supported devices. ARCore is designed to work on a wide variety of qualified Android Tablet devices running Android 7.0 (Nougat) and later. Please check that you can access AR on your Android Tablet device before applying to take part in the Arete Project.

Processor (CPU) Manufacturer Any

Processor Count 2

Processor (CPU) Speed 1.2 GHz

Recommended Minimum Display Resolution 1280×800

RAM Size 3 GB+

FREE Memory Storage Capacity (Hard Disk size)

0.5 - 1 GB


Operating System Minimum Android 9.0+.x+, iOS 11+ with AR functionality

Connectivity Type Wi-Fi to download app

Camera Any (HD recommended)

Front Webcam Resolution Not required

3. How to Access the Arete AR-App

For the duration of the Arete Research Project trial period - the Arete App is free to download from both Apple and Google App Stores to all stakeholders - by invite-only.

APPLE App Store GOOGLE PLAY App Store

https://apps.apple.com/app/id1580286121

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wordsworthlearning.readspell

4. Getting Connected

TEACHER

Check your internet/WiFi connection and also that the Tablet device you will be using has the latest available operating system installed.


Download and install the free *READ SPELL* AR-App from the App Store onto your Tablet.

To get started: Click the App icon and then enter the Teacher Project ID and Password you were given, on the screen presented.

STUDENT

Ask your teacher or parent to check your internet/WiFi connection, and also that your Tablet device has the latest available operating system updates installed.

Download and install the free *READ SPELL* AR-App from the App Store onto your Tablet

To get started: Click the App icon and enter your Student Project ID and Password on the screen presented

Follow all instructions and guidance from your Teacher / Parent

5. Overview of AR-App Contents & Process


ARETE

The work presented in this promotional material has received fundingfrom the European Union’s H2020 research and innovation programme– project ARETE (Grant agreement N. 856533).

ARETE - PILOT 1

AR-App STRUCTURE

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PILOT 1: AR-App - ACCESS

Planet Navigation – for access to the 6 planets and Zoim Asteroid Field

Library – contains all educational materials e.g. Vowel & Consonant Charts

Rewards – student achieves rewards at certain stages throughout the App

Settings – turn features on/off/quit (e.g. spelling verification)

Select the required Starting Point by clicking one of these buttons:

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Scroll up / down and ‘tap’ the Planet you want to access

Last in the galaxy is the ZOIM Asteroid Belt – ‘tap’ for the final trip 4


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Information icon Game & AR icons Quiz icon

5Simply follow the network of nodes on each of the Planets

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AUGMENTEDREALITY

GAME

GO TOSTORY

INFO

READING

QUIZ

SPELLING

RESTART

FORWARD

6These are the Icons used throughout the App


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OPTIONS for AR or Video

SELECT CHART

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Quizzes in the Library Typical Question Quiz Report

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20 MAJOR RULES 9 SYLLABLE DIVISION RULES

EXIT

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ACCESS TO FLASHCARD STRATEGY, TIPS & STORIES

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ACCESS TO FLASHCARDS


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EASY PREFIXES & SUFFIXES 2-SYLLABLE SUFFIXES COMPLEX SUFFIXES

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CONSONANT SOUND / SYMBOL ASSOCIATION

ORAL KINAESTHETICS

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ALLOW CAMERA FOR AR TAP TO ACTIVATE AR TAP TIPTOP FOR ANIMATION

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VOWEL SOUND / SYMBOL ASSOCIATION

PASSPORT STAMP16


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HEAR NONSENSE WORD DRAG & DROP COUNTER GAME

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CLICK, SAY WORD, CLICK AGAIN FOR RESULT & TO HEAR WORD

CLICK FOR NEXT WORD

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TAP SPEECH SOUNDS TO SPELL NONSENSE WORD

CLICK FOR NEXT WORD

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TAP SPEECH SOUNDS TO SPELL WORD

CLICK FOR NEXT WORD

CLICK TO REPLAY WORD

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SCROLL DOWN ANDREAD SENTENCE

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TAP TO SELECT CLASS LEVEL TUTORIAL FOR CREATING A FLASHCARD

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TAP TO SEE RULE WITH AR RULE WITH AR - JUSTTAP FOR ANIMATION

USING LIBRARY FOR RULE REVISION

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TAP FOR PREFIX WITH AR VOCABULARY ENHANCEMENTPREFIX WITH A RULE

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6. Pilot 1 AR-App - Access To Information

Access to the AR-App information is via the “Training Platform” link for Pilot 1, on the Arete Project website www.areteproject.eu. EU Arete Project Office, Consortium Partners and Teachers have access to all available Pilot 1 AR-App Project information shown in the "App Data Links" diagram below and Stakeholders (Parents) have access to their online ProfilED Case-History Form, GDPR and Privacy Policy information as shown in the diagram. The diagram below (App Data Links) shows the data links and the Arete User ID/Password requirements for accessing some of AR-App information and resources including: GDPR and App Privacy Policy, Parent Case-History Form, Teacher Dashboard, Lesson Schedules, Training Manual, Training Video and Training Presentation (PDF).

App Data Links

6.1 GDPR and App Privacy Policy

Information concerning our GDPR and Privacy Policies can be found at the links shown in the above diagram.

6.2 ProfilED Case-History Form

The Pilot 1 ProfilED Case-History Form is for the Parents involved, and is accessible from the ARETE Project website www.areteproject.eu click “Training Platform” and select “Pilot-1” from the drop down menu.

http://www.areteproject.eu/

http://www.areteproject.eu/


6.2.1 Parents can access the ProfilED Case History Form - by clicking this link: https://wordsworthlearning.com/arete_profiled which is a secure website link that will provide the following login screen:

6.2.2 Enter your Parent ID and Password information and the ProfilED Case History Form will then appear on your screen. Enter the Student ID and complete all questions (where applicable) in the form. When completed simply click the “Send to Arete” button which is at the end of the Form. The data is pseudonymised and encrypted and is saved on our secure (https) server. The data contains no personal identifiable information, and can only be accessed by authorised personnel for Arete Project research purposes.

6.3 Teacher Dashboard

Go to https://www.areteproject.eu/trainingplatform/pilot1/ where Teachers can access the Teacher Dashboard by clicking this link: https://wordsworthlearning.com/arete_dashboard and entering their ID and Password. As can be seen in the diagram above, the Teacher Dashboard contains links to the following items: My Students, Lesson Schedules, Training Manual, Training Video and a Presentation(PDF).

6.3.1 My Students - the diagram below gives a basic idea of the style and information that will be conveyed. The encrypted data collected will be hosted on a secure server (https), and Teachers will login to access students’ data using the same login/password details as for the AR-App. The information being presented below shows the Teacher each student ID involved, their current position, progress overall throughout the levels and time spent, Quizzes completed, spelling errors and the amount of AR used during the App:

https://wordsworthlearning.com/arete_profiled

https://www.areteproject.eu/trainingplatform/pilot1/

https://wordsworthlearning.com/arete_dashboard


6.4 AR-App Lesson Schedules

To access the daily guide for scheduling lessons go to https://www.areteproject.eu/trainingplatform/pilot1/ and click this link: https://wordsworthlearning.com/arete_schedules

Below is a small example showing the initial lessons for Level 1 (Planet

Smook) starting with speech sounds and learning basic Vowels and Consonants:

• It is advisable to proceed at the pace recommended in this schedule, in the long run, going too quickly can often be counter-productive. Simply tick off the days as you go along.

• Sometimes younger students may need to go a bit slower and that’s OK.

• Aim to do about 15 / 20 minutes a day, no more.

• Remember to keep referring to the Consonant and Vowel Charts throughout the programme when needed.

LEVEL 1: PLANET SMOOK: VOWELS & CONSONANTS

DAY 1 Introduction / welcome for all Modules 1 to 2


https://wordsworthlearning.com/arete_schedules


DAY 2 Modules 3 to 5: consonant chart instruction and 1st two games – consonant sound identification and articulators game.

DAY 3 Modules 6 AR instruction & 7

DAY 4 Modules 8 to 10 Spread Sounds and game

DAY 5 Modules 11 & 12 Round Sounds and game

DAY 6 Modules 13 to 16 Resting & Moving Sounds and games

DAY 7

Modules 17 & 18 Tip Top’s Tips Long / Short Vowel game Module 19 Multiple-choice Quiz – student should answer all 10 questions, results are held in the library. Student should revise any modules that are indicated, then redo the Quiz. 100% accuracy on the quiz is needed to move on.

6.5 App Training Video The EU Arete Project Office, Consortium Partners and Teachers have access to more comprehensive Project information relating to the Pilot 1 AR-App as shown in the diagram .

Stakeholders (parents) have access to general Training materials that consist of an App Training Manual and a Video providing an audio/visual animated guide with AR and exercise examples, for accessing and navigating the App content and process from start to finish. This can be accessed on the Arete Website Pilot 1 Training Platform at https://www.areteproject.eu/trainingplatform/pilot1/

6.6 AR-App Teacher Training Presentation Access to a PDF copy of the Teacher Training information presented to the Teacher Coordinators for the Pilot 1 AR-App is available via the “Training Platform” link for Pilot 1 on the Arete Project website https://www.areteproject.eu/trainingplatform/pilot1/ - it provides information for Teachers, explaining how to access and navigate the App, with technical information, and step-by-step pictorial guidance on how to progress through the App.

7 Additional Information 7.1 Neale Analysis for Reading




Neale Analysis of Reading Ability: Manual. Third Edition. Neale, Marie D.

Following the style of the 1958 original, this third edition of the Neale Analysis

of Reading Ability is both a standardized attainment test and a diagnostic test

for readers of all ages and thus can be used to assess reading progress

objectively as well as to obtain structured diagnostic observations of an

individual's reading behaviour. It contains information concerning the

development, description, administration, and scoring of the test, tables of

norms, guidance for interpreting the test data, and research studies illustrating

how the Neale Analysis has been used. Main changes in the third edition

include revised and enhanced format and design to enhance legibility; new

parallel passages; redesigned individual records; a new chapter presenting

case studies illustrating the application of results; and word lists for "quick"

assessment of accuracy or word recognition skills. Chapters in the book are:

(1) Introduction; (2) Introducing the 3rd Edition of the Neale Analysis of

Reading Ability; (3) Guidelines for Administering the Neale Analysis; (4)

Scoring the Neale Analysis; (5) Interpreting and Using Standardised Scores;

(6) The Diagnostic Tutor; (7) Supplementary Diagnostic Tests; (8) Beyond

Testing: Case Studies using the Neale; and (9) Development of the 3rd

Edition of the Neale. Contains 134 references, 17 figures and 14 tables of

data; appendixes contain an 116-item glossary, a list of participating schools,

and 4 separate individual scoring sheets. (RS) Descriptors:

Case Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Reading

Ability, Reading Achievement, Reading Diagnosis, Reading Skills, Reading

Tests, Scoring, Standardized Tests, Test Manuals, Testing ACER Press, Australian Council for Educational Research Limited, 19

Prospect Hill Road, Camberwell, Melbourne, Victoria 3124, Australia.

https://eric.ed.gov/?ti=Case+Studies

https://eric.ed.gov/?ti=Elementary+Secondary+Education

https://eric.ed.gov/?ti=Foreign+Countries

https://eric.ed.gov/?ti=Reading+Ability

https://eric.ed.gov/?ti=Reading+Ability

https://eric.ed.gov/?ti=Reading+Achievement

https://eric.ed.gov/?ti=Reading+Diagnosis

https://eric.ed.gov/?ti=Reading+Skills

https://eric.ed.gov/?ti=Reading+Tests

https://eric.ed.gov/?ti=Reading+Tests

https://eric.ed.gov/?ti=Scoring

https://eric.ed.gov/?ti=Standardized+Tests

https://eric.ed.gov/?ti=Test+Manuals

https://eric.ed.gov/?ti=Testing


NOTE: The Neale Analysis of Reading Ability – Revised Edition This edition consists of a set of 6 graded passages for testing the rate, accuracy and comprehension of oral reading in students from 6 years to 12:11 years. It provides reading ages, percentile rankings and standardised scores for two parallel sets of graded passages.

7.2 Vernon - Graded Word Spelling Test

Spelling is a key skill in the National Curriculum for English and an important 'basic skill'. Vernon's Graded Word Spelling Test (3rd Edition) is a widely used, standardised test designed to assess spelling attainment and progress from age 5 to 18+ years. It is designed for use throughout the years of compulsory schooling, and extends to the level of spelling reached by well-educated adults. This revised edition provides new norms which are reliable and fully up to date: the target words, graded in order of current difficulty, are unchanged. It measures the spelling ability of children and adults and it consists of a total


of 80 words, graded in order of difficulty. Age appropriate words are dictated, each in the context of a sentence, the student writes the target word only and many of these sentences have been re-cast to be more relevant to functional literacy today.

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How do I get the App Our ARETE Pilot 1 AR App will be available to download from either Google Play or the Apple App stores, and it is designed to be used on “Tablet” mobile devices that have Augmented Reality (AR) functionality. 2. What do I need to run the App?

To visualize AR 3D models and onscreen data, you will require a Tablet mobile device (Android and iOS) and the larger the screen, the better the experience. The Tablet device must have (i) internet connection via WiFi and/or Mobile network, (ii) AR functionality installed, (iii) a camera with motion tracking functionality to determine Tablet movement, (iv) ensure that the Tablet has the latest versions of the iOS /Android operating system software installed. Later Tablet models will already have AR software integrated.

3. What if I have a poor internet connection to run the App?

A stable internet connection is required throughout the App for the “voice recognition” for the student “reading aloud” in the reading exercises.

4. What devices can be used for the App? The App is designed to be run on iOS or Android Tablet devices. Table 1 below lists current mobile Tablet devices Mobile Tablets (Android and iOS) that have AR software already integrated.

iPAD ANDROID

● iPad Pro

(all models)

● iPad Air (4th generation)

● iPad Air

(3rd generation)

● iPad (5th generation or later)

● iPad mini (5th generation Processor Count)

● Asus Zenfone 7/7 Pro

● Google Pixel 4a 5G

● Google Pixel 5

● LG WING 5G

● Realme 7i

● Realme X7 Pro 5G

● Samsung Galaxy A20e

● Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G

● Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G

● Samsung Galaxy Tab A7

● Sharp AQUOS zero5G basic

● Sharp AQUOS zero5G basic DX

● Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S

Table 1

http://www.samsung.com/


Note: If your Android Tablet is not listed above, you can check the following link for devices that are AR compatible: https://developers.google.com/ar/devices. 5. Teacher Assistance - Oral Kinaesthetic/Movement of the Articulators The table below indicates the answers to the Planet Smook, Level 1 Module 5 exercise, that explores the movement of the articulators when producing a sound. This is designed to provide children with another means of achieving accurate sound/ symbol association.

pilot 1: app - training guide

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