iPad Aurasma

Aurasma in the classroom

At the end of term I wanted an activity that would consolidate learning about adaptation and competition but that the students would see as a treat!

We used the Aurasma App to create augmented reality posters. Students were asked to design a poster that described the adaptations of an animal or plant (I provided various plants and animals - some more difficult to research than others). They then had to record a video, animation or puppet pals that explained how the adaptations helped the organism to survive in their environment.

It is a small class (20) which I split into 5 groups so I was easily able to help with the teething problems of using the App. I printed 2 sets of instructions which I've included below. Although they are long, they are easy to follow. Students only received the second set of instructions once the Aura was completed.

The 'working' posters are at school and I am typing on a Snow Day (!) but I'll add an image to the post later in the week.

Aurasma Instructions 1

1. Draw a scientific poster on the subject you have been given which includes a trigger image. The trigger image should be clearly drawn or emailed to my address to be printed off in colour.
2. Make a video that is linked to your poster and explains your topic and save to the camera roll.
3.  Open Aurasma. If you do not already have an account, set one up using your sgfl username and password
4. Press the aurasma A at the bottom of the screen
5.   Tap +
6.  Tap Device and choose overlay – this is your video (find it on your camera roll)
7.   Tap select
8. Take a picture of your trigger image  from your poster
9.  Tap arrow
10. Name it and tap private
11. Tap finish

                                            Well done!  You have now created you Aura

 
                        Collect the next instructions which explain how to share it

Aurasma Instruction 2 – How to Share your Aura

1. Open the Aurasma App
2. Find your Aura and tap it
3. Tap more
4. Tap share
5. Tap SMS
6. Find the http address for your aura in the box of type. Select and copy it
7. Open QR Code maker app and tap add and name your qr code
8. Tap side arrow
9. Clear the box and then paste http address
10.             Tap create
11.             Tap save. It will now be on your camera roll
12.             Check QR code works by scanning with another device
13.             Email to me for printing
14.             Attach QR code to your poster