Tech Tuesday
Last week I wrote about ideas I had brainstormed (stole from others) on how to use AR (Augmented Reality) in my classroom. At first Aurasma and I were not getting along. In order for an Aura to work (if you make it on the computer) you must have 1.) a trigger image, 2.) an overlay and 3.) you connect the two to create the Aura. Someone I managed to miss a step, so my Auras never worked properly. Eventually I figured it out and I now find creating Auras to be easy.
The first project I completed was to create trigger images that were connected to videos so parents can see what we are doing in class. I hung the trigger images on the wall outside my classroom and I plan to update the videos throughout the year. Not many parents come to visit the music room, but this was a great first project for me to figure out how the program works and I can show my students (the ones who have seen it so far were very pumped about it.) I know I may not be using AR correctly and I know how I use this in my room will grow and change over time.
The next project I am in the midst of is having my students help me create a Aura Word Wall. So far my third graders have made one Aura for "Legato." I took a video of them performing chords on Choir Chimes in a legato style and I created an aura from this video. My second grades are learning "Diddle Diddle Dumpling" on boomwhackers and it includes a C Major Scale. I am going to have them help me create an Aura for a C Major Scale
Do you use AR in your classroom? I would love to hear how you use it.
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