Aurasma

We all know that sometimes it is tough to keep students engaged. It can be just as difficult to have them show their learning in different ways. Using an augmented reality program like Aurasma can do both. By connecting digital content to pictures in books or to classroom walls, teachers can engage students, inform parents and create an inventive and fun environment. The drawback with Aurasma is that you can only view an Aurasma with the app on a mobile device; there is an iOS and an Android app, so it works with the majority of phones students have as well as iPads. This Prezi shows more about how to use Aurasma in your classroom (including where to get the app), but these are just basic ideas - we can go well above and beyond these:

You can create an Aura in two ways - on a device or with a web browser. To create it with a web browser, check out these steps:

If you would like to see how to create an Aura on a device, you can go through the steps found on this click sheet. Remember, if you need any help using Aurasma or integrating it into your curriculum, please fill out the Integration Request form.