Augmented Learning
In the Classroom: I created a worksheet for students to complete as a pre-reading activity. One of my higher leveled reading groups is currently reading “Number the Stars.” Next year, I would have them complete this activity before reading using Aurasma and the worksheet I created. When they finished the book, I would have them create a poster about the story and use Aurasma to give future readers more resources.
In the Classroom: I created a worksheet for students to complete as a pre-reading activity. One of my higher leveled reading groups is currently reading “Number the Stars.” Next year, I would have them complete this activity before reading using Aurasma and the worksheet I created. When they finished the book, I would have them create a poster about the story and use Aurasma to give future readers more resources.
Students will design a
poster summarizing a novel.
Students will select
resources that support the content of their novel study.
I used augmented learning by creating a worksheet that
students will answers questions to help build background knowledge using
Aurasma. I have other reading groups and would plan on creating artifacts for
them to use as well. Students will use
augmented learning to create their own artifact about the book that they have read.
Factors that could affect implementation is whether or not
students have access to a smart device. I teach elementary students so, many of
them do not have access to a smart device while at school. I have two old
iPhones that I could clear and have students use. Students would have to work in pairs or small
groups. I feel that it would be difficult to teach how to use the application.
I am currently about to share my screen with students through a projector. I
honestly felt that the best way to learn with this application was trial and
error.
I would fear assigning this as homework because it involves a
lot of explanation and practice that parents might not be able to grasp on
their own.
Application
I think augmented learning aligns with the principles of
design. In my lesson idea, it really allowed for my artifact to be coherent. I
could focus on the necessary information. Using augmented learning, I was them
able to use resources to enrich or enhance the information being taught.
Since the application searches for a specific document, I
think it definitely uses the signaling principle. The overlays call attention
to what is important.
When designing my artifact, I used the segmenting principle.
I tried to break the assignment up into sections so that it would not overwhelm
children. As previously stated, the application makes it easy to apply
signaling and coherency principles.
Reflection:
This assignment took a ton of time and work, but I feel my
students would greatly benefit from augmented learning. I think it is awesome
that you can include so many more resources about a topic just by scanning a
page.
What stood out to me was how you could extend information
that was already given. When presenting posters or artifacts, many times things
are kept simple so students are overwhelmed. Using augmented learning is a
great way to enrich what is already being taught.
I enjoyed that fact that I was able to provide my students
will so many resources just by scanning an image. I often use Edmodo to share
links in folders. I thought it was wonderful that students could see how it
aligned with what they were learning.
Is there a way to directly link a video or website? I had
attempted to incorporate pictures on my document in hopes that when I scanned
them, I could just add the link over it. I did not like having to have a
picture for every single link. If you looked, I use the same picture for many
of the overlays.
I grew by finding a new way that I could reach my students!
I really loved this assignment. I think that next time, I would not include
pictures on my artifact. I would just leave space for the overlays in the
application.
My Artifact
Resources Used:
Lois Lowry, Larry D. Moore CC
BY-SA 4.0
Lois
Lowry, author of Number the Stars and The Giver, in 2014, Kenneth C. Zirkel
Anne
Frank, TEDx NJLibraries
Blank
Map of Denmark, Source=Own work |Date=31 March 2007 |Author=User:Angr |Permission=Copyleft https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Denmark_blank.svg
A map of
Denmark, showing major cities, Public Domain
Number
the Stars by Lois Lowry, created by Alyssa hosted by booktrailers4all, CC BY-SA
The
Holocaust-Mini Documentary Kid Friendly by: Amy Bowden
World
War 2 Documentary for Children by: Educational Videos for Students
Animation
of Anne Frank, the graphic biography by: Anne Frank House
I think this is a great project! If I would have had some type of worksheet to complete like this I would have found reading the novels in school much more enjoyable. I like how you had them begin with their own findings and then created a project. I would love to hear how it works if you ever decide to use it in the classroom!
ReplyDeleteThis was so interactive and well thought out. I love that it felt like your students were travelling through time with this activity. It makes learning so much more in depth. Nice work.
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