Static to Interactive AASSA 2014

Static to Interactive AASSA 2014

1. Purpose Why we use it

2. Theoretical Underpinnings Where we got the idea

3. In a Nutshell How it works

4. “Suite” Solutions Tools we use

5. Tips and Tricks What to do and what not to do…

6. In Action This is how we do it

Purpose Why we use it

Enhancing the world around us. http://www.jeffsextonwrites.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Augmented_Reality-12.jpg

In a Nutshell How it works

In a Nutshell How it works

In a Nutshell How it works

Trigger images + AR Reader

QR codes + QR Scanner

“Suite” Solutions Tools we use

Augmented

Reality

QR readers QR Generators

Tips & Tricks Aurasma

1. Plan Ahead a. Record video clips in advance

b. Be sure you have internet connection when publishing

c. Create a class channel instead of individual channels

d. Remember to test your trigger images

2.Post and Share a. Create “trigger images” everywhere!

Hallways, weekly bulletins, posters, projects, etc…

b. Headphones are advised for better sound quality

3. Train a. Train your school community on the use

of AR

Not to Do To Do 1. Similar Trigger Images

a. Similar trigger images may play

incorrect overlays

Tips & Tricks QR Codes

1. Shorten Links

a. Short links produce “clean” QR codes

a.goo.gl

b.Remember to test your links before

posting

2. Label

a. Label your QR codes

b. Provide the short URL along with your QR

code

3. Print and Post: Be Strategic

a. Post strategically

Hallways, weekly bulletins, posters, projects,

etc…

b. Laminate or protect with contact paper

4. Train

a. Train your community on the use of QR

codes

Not to Do To Do 1. No Internet Access

a. Internet/ 3G is necessary

2. Too Small

a. Must be accessible to scan on

users’ mobile devices

3. Light Glare

a. If laminating your codes, be careful

with light glare

(practically impossible to scan)

In Action This is how we do it

Bibliography http://www.qre8.com/blog/marketing/qr-codes-10-mistakes-avoid-when-using-them