32 Augmented Reality Apps for the Classroom by edshelf: Reviews & recommendations of tools for education Augmented Reality (AR) is a growing field of technology where real life is modified and enhanced by computer-generated sights and sounds. The most common use of AR can be seen through mobile apps. Point your device’s camera at something that the app recognizes, and it will generated a 3D animation or video superimposed over whatever is on your camera’s screen. The effect makes the computer-generated item appear like it’s really there. Want to see how it works? App developers are building AR apps for fun, educational, and commercial uses. Which augmented reality apps do you use? 32 Augmented Reality Apps for the Classroom From edshelf Image attribution flickr user turkletom Meme Generator The Fastest Meme Generator on the Planet. Easily add text to images or memes. ← Background color. Click to change. Font Outline Width Max Font Size (px) Text Align Vertical Align Generate meme text with AI. Note: font can be customized per-textbox by clicking the gear icon. Tip: If you , your memes will be saved in your account What is the Meme Generator? It's a free online image maker that lets you add custom resizable text, images, and much more to templates. How to make a meme Choose a template. How can I customize my meme? You can move and resize the text boxes by dragging them around. Can I use the generator for more than just memes? Yes! Can I make animated or video memes? Yes! Do you have a wacky AI that can write memes for me? Funny you ask. 4.95 / month 3.95 / month
The Biggest Hurdle to Flipping Your Class Photo credit: COD Newsroom via flickr (CC BY 2.0) This blog was first appeared on Edutopia.org on Nov 18, 2013 I have been asked on a number of occasions what is the biggest hurdle that teachers need to overcome in order to flip their classrooms. In my experience, the number one hurdle is that teachers need to flip their thinking about class time. Stepping Back from an Old Model When teachers flip their classes, I believe they must ask one key question: What is the best use of class time? Why is this a big hurdle? My class was well structured, and I liked being in control of all that was happening. Teaching Learners I should provide some context for this experiment. So as I reluctantly gave up control, I was relieved to see students taking ownership for their learning. I realized in this encounter that maybe the best thing I am teaching students is how to be learners. Alternative Assessments My questions for you: If you have already flipped your class, what was your biggest hurdle? Like this:
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How Augmented Reality Works | HowStuffWorks Video games have been entertaining us for nearly 30 years, ever since Pong was introduced to arcades in the early 1970s. Computer graphics have become much more sophisticated since then, and game graphics are pushing the barriers of photorealism. Now, researchers and engineers are pulling graphics out of your television screen or computer display and integrating them into real-world environments. On the spectrum between virtual reality, which creates immersive, computer-generated environments, and the real world, augmented reality is closer to the real world. Augmented reality is changing the way we view the world -- or at least the way its users see the world. In this article, we'll take a look at where augmented reality is now and where it may be headed soon.
How to Perform a Hashtag Search Across Multiple Channels When you run a conference, event or Twitter chat, how do you monitor the traffic that is generated across multiple channels? Do you know how to track conversations across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram? The initial question came up after a discussion with my good friend Shonali Burke, so I thought it was worth exploring! Hashtags are no longer unique to Twitter, so you need to include these other channels, too. 1. A lot of hashtags are used in a way that they were not intended for. Going to a party going to have fun #cantwaitforit This is an example of the kind of nonsense hashtags that are shared a lot. The real point of a hashtag is to help people filter relevant conversations. So, when you are creating hashtags, think about how they can be useful for people who want to filter relevant conversations. 2. a) Check to see if the hashtag you want has already been created. c) Long hashtags with multiple words may add color to your conversation but will not be searched by anyone (e.g. 4. Ian
How to Transform Your Classroom With Augmented Reality Augmented Reality is changing education. What started out as something that was simply “cool” has become a way to engage learners like never before. In fact, while I was first introduced to Augmented Reality through the Aurasma App, I never imagined that while walking through a trendy neighborhood in Washington D.C. this past summer, I would come across the first public interactive augmented reality mural dedicated to the life of the actor Paul Robeson. Designed by artist Corey L. It was at this moment that I realized that Augmented Reality was a way to bring a new dimension to learning. What is “Augmented Reality”? Augmented Reality (AR) content can be accessed by scanning or viewing a trigger image with a mobile device that creates a subsequent action. How can I start using AR in my classroom? Using the Aurasma App and Aurasma Studio, you can create your own “Auras” (or AR experiences), and use them to engage students in creative ways. And why exactly should I start doing this?
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