Lesson: I created a poster that displays the five methods of solving quadratic equations. I would put this poster up on the wall of my classroom and encourage my students to use the Aurasma app on their smart devices to further explore the five methods of solving quadratic equations.
Objective: Students will be able to use Aurasma to explore the five methods of solving quadratic equations in a virtual reality.
For the purpose of this assignment, I only created one artifact with the requirements for the assignment. However, as I explored the abilities of Aurasma, I think I would implement the technology differently in my classroom.
First of all, I can see myself using Aurasma as a classroom management tool to explain classroom rules and procedures. I would create different artifacts and display them around my classroom; and I would give students an opportunity to explore the room using their smart devices.
Secondly, I can see Aurasma being a great tool for cooperative learning activities and station activities. I would create an artifact for each station, and the artifact would describe the purpose of each station and what the role of each group member should be. I think my students would LOVE this!
I can also see myself assigning projects to my students that require an element of augmented reality. Students these days are so tech-savvy and creative, and I think projects are a great opportunity to allow the students to show what they know and create something really great! An augmented reality project would be a great alternative to the traditional test/quiz assessment.
One of the main things that keep me from creating assignments/activities that use technology (specifically smart devices) is that students are not allowed to use/have them during instructional time. They are considered a distraction to the learning process (which I agree with to an extent); however, I do enjoy learning about these different technologies and applications, so if one day the rules change I'll be prepared.
Application:
Augmented realities can be as complex or simple as you want them to be. For the purpose of the classroom, I personally think the simpler the better. Students love being able to use technology, so if teachers try to "disguise" education with a cloak of technology, some learning may actually take place. The students will be having so much fun in their augmented reality (assuming the activity is created with student engagement and learning in mind), that they hopefully won't feel as though they are doing "work". In regards to the design principles,
I intentionally kept spatial contiguity in mind when designing my artifact. I purposefully placed the "auras" over the methods that they are related to. I think this helps to organize the information and directly relate the topics on the poster to the auras/artifacts they are describing.
Reflection:
I personally have never thought about using augmented reality techniques/technologies in my classroom/lessons because I did not know much about them. Now that I have explored Aurasma this week, I can see the endless possibilities the application has to offer. As mentioned before, I can see myself using the application as a classroom management tool as well as a supplement to my lessons.
I also think Aurasma would be great for welcoming people to a new place. My school offers a freshman transition program and "Curriculum Night" for parents to give them an opportunity to explore the high school. This year (during the freshman transition program) we used QR technology for a scavenger hunt throughout the building. The QR readers worked great, but I think auras would hold the students' attention a little better and be more descriptive about the building. I think Aruasma would also be helpful for parents on the Curriculum Night while they are exploring the high school that their son/daughter will be spending most of their time in.
I very much enjoyed exploring the world of augmented realities this week. Other than the fact that my school does not allow the use of smart devices during instructional time, I see no tensions/issues with the use of augmented technology in the classroom.
Your artifact:
Augmented Reality Poster (artifact)
How the Artifact looks through the Aurasma application
This augmented reality provides links, videos, and extensions activities for the five methods of solving quadratic equations.
The following is a list of those resources:
http://district.lindsay.k12.ca.us/view/8333.pdf
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I also made a poster for my class dealing with congruent triangles. I agree with you that augmented learning can do a good job of disguising learning and offers an easy entry for students.
Great idea for your Aurasa, Kayla! Choosing the 5 methods for solving a quadratic was a great choice because it gives students one place where they can access all that information. Like you, I was very apprehensive to using augmeneted realities in my classroom only because I was very unfamiliar with what it was! After working with QR codes, it is something I can definitely see myself incorporating into lessons. I can also see myself utilizing Aurasa just as you did. Nice job!
I love the idea of using Aurasma for math. It's wonderful that you are able to include video tutorials, as well as questions for students to solve. For my Aurasma I created a science lesson, but I am looking forward to trying it out with a math lesson as well. Well done! :)
I love the idea of using Aurasma for math. It's wonderful that you are able to include video tutorials, as well as questions for students to solve. For my Aurasma I created a science lesson, but I am looking forward to trying it out with a math lesson as well. Well done! :)
I also made a poster for my class dealing with congruent triangles. I agree with you that augmented learning can do a good job of disguising learning and offers an easy entry for students.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for your Aurasa, Kayla! Choosing the 5 methods for solving a quadratic was a great choice because it gives students one place where they can access all that information. Like you, I was very apprehensive to using augmeneted realities in my classroom only because I was very unfamiliar with what it was! After working with QR codes, it is something I can definitely see myself incorporating into lessons. I can also see myself utilizing Aurasa just as you did. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of using Aurasma for math. It's wonderful that you are able to include video tutorials, as well as questions for students to solve. For my Aurasma I created a science lesson, but I am looking forward to trying it out with a math lesson as well. Well done! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of using Aurasma for math. It's wonderful that you are able to include video tutorials, as well as questions for students to solve. For my Aurasma I created a science lesson, but I am looking forward to trying it out with a math lesson as well. Well done! :)
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