Augmented Reality/ Virtual Reality In the Classroom

What is Augmented Reality? Augmented reality (AR) is a live direct or indirect view of a physical, real-world environment whose elements are augmented (or supplemented) by computer- generated sensory input such as sound, video, graphics or GPS data. It is related to a more general concept called mediated reality, in which a view of reality is modified (possibly even diminished rather than augmented) by a computer. As a result, the technology functions by enhancing one’s current perception of reality. Definition from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augmented_reality

Common AR Tools for the Classroom QR Code Aurasma

QR Codes To Get Started Using QR Codes You will Need: A smart phone/ tablet with a camera A QR scanner app A QR Generator app or website An internet connection

Let’s Practice! Most smart phones & tablets are coming equiped with QR scanner apps but if your phone does not you can download one at: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.scan.android.client for Android phones https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quick-scan-qr-code- reader/id483336864?mt=8 for iPhones

Now that you have a scanner….. Try scanning this QR Code for a list of great QR Code Generators

So What Can I Do with QR Codes? https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OvG07JMYYpPBy1QwYcoJcbdWx_Xn CCOO25Z2BdwYy4c/present?authkey=COX05IsF&slide=id.g1d6f96916_00

Stepping Up the Game with Aurasma For PC use the website: https://www.aurasma.com/ For Android phones download the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aurasma.aurasma&hl=en For iPhones download the app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/aurasma/id432526396?mt=8

Creating an Aura

Using Aurasma in the Classroom https://digitalteachingandlearning.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/classroom- uses-of-aurasma.pdf

Cashing in with Pokemon Go http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/blog/2016/07/13/pokemongo/

Virtual Reality the computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional image or environment that can be interacted with in a seemingly real or physical way by a person using special electronic equipment, such as Google Cardboard.

Google Cardboard To begin, you will need the Google Cardboard App downloaded to your phone Get the App: https://vr.google.com/cardboard/apps/ This is your portal into a truly immersive environment - it will allow you to use any Works with Cardboard viewer and Cardboard app. It also comes with several immersive demos. Google Cardboard views can be purchased on Amazon from approx $6 and up

Google Cardboard for Education Educational Cardboard Apps Google Expeditions

Creating Your Own Google Cardboard Experience Android Only (sorry Apple) Download the Google Streetview app to your phone Open the app and click on the big + button in the lower right corner Tap on camera and follow the white circle/yellow dot on your phone - the Ui will automatically snap a picture and stitch them together. This will take a few minutes - you’ll need to take roughly 30 pictures to complete the panoramic scene! When down, tap the green ✔ and the automated program will complete the scene Tap the select and location icons to publish to Google maps Select the cardboard icon in the upper right to view in 3D in the carboard viewer.