Using augmented triggers that are already made not only saves you time but adds enhancement to your lesson without changing the learning objective.  For part two of the Why use AR series we will use two pre-made augmented triggers. 

Describe the Photo
Look at the pictures below and answer the following questions:

1. As you are describing what is happening in the photo use where it is happen. For example - on the left, in the middle, behind and etc....
2. Use present conditions - What are they doing? and etc...
3. What is the weather like?
4. Is the location inside or outside?
5. Use adjectives to explain the mood of the setting?
6. How does this image make you feel?
7. Would you like to be there? Why or Why not?

Now take a look at the second photo and answer the same questions.

Comparing:
Looking at the two photographs what do you see that is similar and what is different. Use the following vocabulary to to describe the similarities and the differences. 

Similar: all, most, both, also, as well, & too
Different: but, however, whereas, on the other hand, & although 

Speculate:
Speculate the situation and use words to describe such as: use may, might, must, can't be, seems to, & appears to be.

Your Reaction:
Give your reaction to the photographs and use words such as: I'd love, hate to do that, It looks great, it appears to be dangerous, It makes me want to try, & It wouldn't suit me.

Adding AR:

You are going to ask the same questions but this time instead of just looking at the two images you are going to explore them.  The app you will need is (STAR by Aug That) Supreme Tutoring Augmented Reality.

Steps to Explore: 

• Launch the app
• Click Start Lesson
• Click 360°  - Panorama
• Scan the 1st image with you device
• Once the AR experience is loaded walk around the room.
• Using your device to look up, look down, and look all around.

Describe the Experience
Explore the 360° environment and answer the following questions:

1. As you are describing what is happening in the around you?  For example - on the left, in the middle, behind and etc....
2. Use present conditions - What are they doing? and etc...
3. What is the weather like?
4. Is the location inside or outside?
5. Use adjectives to explain the mood of the setting?
6. How does this image make you feel?
7. Would you like to be there? Why or Why not?

Now experience the 2nd image and answer the same questions.


Comparing:
Now that you experienced the two environments what do you see that is similar and what is different. Use the following vocabulary to to describe the similarities and the differences. 

Similar: all, most, both, also, as well, & too
Different: but, however, whereas, on the other hand, & although 

Speculate:
Speculate the situation and use words to describe such as: use may, might, must, can't be, seems to, & appears to be.

Your Reaction:
Give your reaction to the photographs and use words such as: I'd love, hate to do that, It looks great, it appears to be dangerous, It makes me want to try, & It wouldn't suit me.

Share your your experience via social media.  Use the hashtags #TechieEdu and #AR4Learning.



Resources:

• Claim the AR Floating Badge
• The Podcast - Remarkable Chatter
• My AR Resource Page
  
• The AR Idea Board
• AugThat

I've been asked to help others in dipping their toes so to speak into the water and start exploring the possibilities of augmented reality (a.k.a. AR) in education.  To help build the support line in learning how to incorporate augmented reality in education I am developing a series of challenges. My goal is to launch each new challenge via my podcast as well as develop an ebook to support the learning process.  As each challenge is completed the participants will also be able to earn a badge.


We will start with using pre-made triggers and work our way through the challenges until you and your students are creating one of a kind augmented experiences. 

For the 1st challenge we will be dipping our toes into the AR pool and you will need makers, crayons, or colored pencils.  Once you have your supplies I want you to take a look at the following picture to the right.  
Questions I want you  to think about:

• What is the name of this character?
• Where do you think this character lives?
• What kind of job does this character have?
• Where do you think this character is going?

Now click on the file below and print it out.

After you have printed out the picture color it. As you are coloring I want to think about a the following:

• What types of characteristics does your character have?
• What kind of day is your character having? 
• Is your character going on a journey?  Late for work or school?
• What does your character like to do for fun?
• What is your character's favorite food, activities, colors, animals, and etc...

After you are done coloring your picture it is time to write your character's story.  In your story describe where your character is and what your character is doing. Tell us what is your character like?  Where your character might be going?

• Take a picture of your colored image and added it to your story.  I suggest using Google Docs to write your story.
• Share your story via social medial using the hashtage #TechieEdu and #AR4Learning. 

Augmented reality is a tool that can be used to enhance the learning experience.  Using this simple augmented coloring page will help take the writing process to the next level and add a spin to your story.

The app you will need to download is Chromville. Chromville is an augmented reality company from Greenland that is bringing characters to life.  Once you have the app downloaded you will scan the picture you have colored.  

How to Scan:

• Launch App
• Tap Play
• Tap Dana
• Hold the iPad/Tablet over your colored image
• When the red rectangle turns green you will get a message not to move.
• Your augmented experience will then appear.

The augmented trigger I gave you is a labyrinth.  You can interact with your character you colored and move your character through the labyrinth. Now that your character has made it through the labyrinth it is time to revise your story.  For your revision you will need to add obstacles your character needs to over come.  

After you have revised your story it is time to share it.  Share your story using social media use the hashtag #TechieEdu and #AR4Learning.

Coloring pages from augmented reality companies can add a new depth to the learning process.  They can be used to brainstorm settings, characters, events, obstacles, and etc...  They can also be used to help develop the writing process as well as rewriting skills.

Tips:

• I like to reveal the app that is needed after students have their rough draft completed and have colored the AR trigger.
• Mix up the different AR coloring trigger pages, this keep the kids guess which app to they need to use.

Resources:

• Dairy of a Techie Chick - The Podcast
• Dana - Labyrinth Coloring Page 
• Chromville
• colAR
• Color Alive
• Tortoise and Hare

• My AR Resource Page
• Claim the Toe Dipping into AR badge