Augmented+Reality

Aurasma APP
The developers explain how their creation operates: By combining the capabilities of a Smartphone's tools e.g. GPS, camera etc, this APP is able to recognise a 3D object in real-time. So how does this happen? It all comes down to the following.
 * "Using the smartphone's camera, GPS, compass, accelerometer and internet connection, the technology combines image recognition and a conceptual understanding of the 3D world to recognize objects and images and seamlessly merge augmented reality actions into the scene. Without the need for barcodes or tags, the APP is able to see its surrounding environment and make it fully interactive."**
 * Record a video (with audio) about an object or topic you are covering in class, on your Smartphone - iPhone or Android.
 * Upload it to AURASMA.
 * Aim your phone's camera at that object. You will need to hold it there for the APP to work.
 * Your screen will come alive with the video and audio about the object.

How will this APP help you in the classroom? This APP is an awesome tool to assist learners with - 
 * making text books more interesting by connecting images with video
 * scavenger hunts
 * interactive bulletin boards
 * showcasing students talking about their work
 * word recognition
 * spelling
 * language development ESL
 * demonstrating processes
 * finding co-ordinates in a maths / language / geography treasure hunt
 * listening comprehension
 * showing cause and effect
 * and so much more!

Easy Steps To Using AURASMA

 * 1) You need to install **Aurasma** (**FREE** APP) onto your Smartphone or Tablet.
 * 2) It's time to **make your video**. You'll need to close Aurasma to record. Select an object or series of objects and press the **video** start icon on your screen. If using this with your students have them prepare a script.
 * 3) Open the **AURASMA** APP.
 * 4) Point your phone's camera at the object/s again and click the **Auras icon** on your screen.
 * 5) The next screen will display your photo. Touch and drag the handles (each corner) to resize the image. **Before** you touch the camera button (top right corner) check the **Strength Bar** in the bottom left hand corner. If in the green your photo will be good quality. Once you're happy with the size and quality **touch the camera icon** to record the photo.
 * 6) **Create your Aura!** If using an iPhone you'll see the screen to the right. Touch the iPhone button to upload your video from your Camera Roll.
 * 7) Name and **Save** your Aura. It's best to give it a title that is related to the material you have recorded.
 * 8) A message will tell you when the Aura is available on your phone's database.
 * 9) Now comes the totally awesome part of the whole process. Open **AURASMA** and aim your phone's camera at the object/s you recorded. When the APP recognises the object, this may take a few seconds, the video will be displayed.

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