Friday, October 7, 2016

Media Discovery: Augmented Reality Apps

Aurasma

Usability:

Aurasma is an easy to use augmented reality app that can be used by both teachers and students. The Aurasma app offers users a clean, user-friendly interface as well helpful tutorials that walk first-time users through the process of creating their first "aura".

Motivation:

The possible uses of the Aurasma app in the classroom is limitless. Teachers can use it to bring their curriculum to life so to speak and offer their students a more engaging and effective way to learn new material. Students can also use the app to demonstrate their understanding of information or a concept.

Pros:

  • Free
  • can be used on Chromebooks and can upload images and videos that are save in Google Drive
  • App is extremely easy to use

Cons:

  • Although auras can be created on Chromebooks, students who used the app found it to be much easier user-friendly.

Usability:

SkyView is an educational astronomy augmented reality app. This app is easy to use; you simply point the device at the sky to begin learning.

Motivation:

This app offers a fun, interactive way for students to learn about stars, planets, constellations, satellites, and the sun and moon.

Pros:

  • Wifi is not required 
  • offers a free version, but even the paid version is $0.99
  • Users can select a date (past or future) and view the sky on that particular day

Cons:

  • not compatible with all mobile devices
  • alignment can sometimes be off, but still in the general direction

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