Journal 3: Abracadabra–It's Augmented Reality! (NETS-T 1, 2)

Raphael, R. (2011, June/July). Abracadabra–it's augmented reality!. Learning and Leading with Technology, 38(8), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/digital-edition-june-july-2011.aspx

Raphael Raphael talked about an emerging technology called augmented reality. He gave examples such as the first down line that appears on televisions when you are watching football games and the ghost that appears next to you in the mirror at the Haunted Mansion ride. He illustrated the process in photos, but I must confess I am still a bit unclear as to how certain end products are created. I guess the best way to learn is to test it out myself and later with my class. I found it interesting when he mentioned that a lot of new technology is created during economic downturns such as sound in film. He also talked about the future of mobile apps that can allow people to see where tweets are coming from. I wonder if Foursquare uses this technology when people check in places?

Question 1: What is a project you could have students use AR for?

I could have students design scenes from stories they read and have them recreate the setting using AR to get certain points to pop out. I could also have students create a pop-up book using ZooBurst.

Question 2: What is ZooBurst?
ZooBurst is digital storytelling tool that allows people to create 3D books. It is a great way to express complex ideas. It has a classroom management version for teachers that allows you to edit content settings and it's free.