Sara Friest is giving a presentation about using Aurasma, an augmented reality app, in the classroom. She demonstrates how Aurasma allows users to scan images like book covers to see additional content like book trailers. Some potential classroom uses include creating interactive word walls with definitions, labeling diagrams with extra information, and posting classroom rules with a video demonstrating proper procedures. Aurasma can also help engage students and support those with disabilities by allowing multiple levels of content based on individual needs.

1. I am Sara Friest
I am here because I love to give presentations.
You can find me at sfriest@lps.org
Hello!

2. Student Engagement
Using ...
AURASMA

3. “
Any sufficiently advanced
technology is indistinguishable
from MAGIC.
- Arthur C. Clarke

4. Let’s Make Some MAGIC!

5. To Begin …1

6. What is Aurasma?
◉Aurasma is a free augmented reality app that
allows content to come to life!
◉If you’ve used your phone to scan a QR
code, this works in the same way … except
you can scan anything (not just those black
and white pixelated boxes)!
◉Aurasma is available on iOS and Android
devices.

7. DOWNLOAD
Before we continue,
please take the time to download the Aurasma app now!

8. Place your screenshot here
While it’s downloading ...
Let’s take a look at
some examples.
(Click on the image to the right to play the video.)

9. Your Turn!
Use the app to scan this bill.

10. Cool! But how do I use it
in my classroom?
Let me start by showing you how I used it in our LIBRARY.
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11. To Start...
I made our new young adult
books come alive by
attaching the publisher’s
book trailer to the book’s
cover. I introduced students
to this new way of searching
for books during booktalks.
Then ...
Students were given the
assignment of preparing
booktalks that were then
recorded and attached to the
book covers. We now have
a substantial collection of
books that come to life!
AURASMA in the Library

12. The End Result?
Students who were typically
resistant to reading books began to
get excited about them. Instead of
talking with friends during the time
that was devoted to choosing a
book, they were watching the
videos, trying to find a book that
they wanted to read!

13. How can we incorporate
this technology?
The possibilities are endless!
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14. Here are just a few ideas …
Interactive Word Walls
When learning new vocabulary,
you can attach different
techniques for learning the
words (synonyms, analogies).
You could even have students
act out the words!
Labeling of Diagrams
Hang a poster on your wall
where students have to use
their app to access key
information. If you do this, you
won’t have to take the poster
down during testing!
An Interactive Newspaper
Students can record an event,
print a screenshot, and write an
article about it. Once it’s printed,
the story can really come to life
for the readers (like the Daily
Prophet in Harry Potter).
Classroom Rules
Post your rules. Then with
Aurasma, apply a video layer
that shows a skit of how to
follow the rules. This would be
great for lab procedures!
Flip Your Instruction
Send students home with an
assignment to do. Attach your
video instruction using
Aurasma. If they don’t
understand it the first time, they
can rewatch it or ask someone
to watch it with them to help
them figure it out.
Parent Involvement
Have parents record of a video
that encourages their student in
a subject that’s especially
difficult. When the student gets
frustrated, they can watch loved
ones cheering them on!

15. How can we use this to help
students with disabilities?
Make it Visual.
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16. Think about this …
Pacing
Help students learn
at their own pace by
revealing information
when they are ready.
Reach All Students
Use Aurasma to
provide text
translations. You can
have different channels
for various languages.
Differentiation
Create multiple ‘auras’
and have students
subscribe to the
appropriate channel
according to their
abilities or background
knowledge of a topic.

17. Any questions ?
You can find me at
◉ @sarafriest
◉ sfriest@lps.org
Thanks!

18. Credits
Special thanks to all the people who made and released these awesome
resources for free:
◉ Presentation template by SlidesCarnival
◉ Photographs by Unsplash
◉ YouTube video by Larry Magid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBKy-hSedg8
◉ Classroom ideas by Marc Brea and Matt Hollowell
http://www.teq.com/blog/2014/02/5-ways-use-aurasma-
classroom/#.VjpRXq6rRTE
https://prezi.com/wd4iz9dhiuak/aurasma-for-the-classroom/