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In order to fully participate in this session, please download the following to your smart device: Aurasma (free on Droid or App Store) QR code scanner App . (Red Laser, QRReader , any of the FREE ones). Using Technology in the Special Ed Classroom. Teresa Fuller and Christine Gaston.
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In order to fully participate in this session, please download the following to your smart device: Aurasma(free on Droid or App Store) QR code scanner App. (Red Laser, QRReader, any of the FREE ones) Using Technology in the Special Ed Classroom Teresa Fuller and Christine Gaston
What’s our purpose? • All technology is only as meaningful as its user’s purpose.”-Glenda Hampton Anderson • iPad- tool for fun, or for learning?
QR Codes….What?! • QR- Quick Response Code • Basically like a barcode, but it will link you to content that the creator chose. This QR code works! Try it! ➠➠➠
How do we use them in the class? • QR code dictionaries • QR code Scavenger Hunts • QR code homework helpers • QR code station/center instructions (sub plans)
Where can I make QRs? So do these!➠ • qrstuff.com • qrcode.kaywa.com/dashboard/ • goqr.me • These three are free, there are LOTS more, just google: • qr code generator
Time to play!! • *Pick a color card to follow, scan the QR code, complete the problem, then find the answer on the next card to scan.*
Time to share • What ideas do you have for QR codes in your classrooms?
Aurasma….Huh? • A free Augmented Reality app. • A way to make your pictures come to life!
How do we use this in the classroom? • Student examples • Class library- activate vocab, background knowledge, etc. • Center/Station instructions • Open house- students explaining their work
How do I make an Aura? • Follow along with demonstration • YOU MUST VIDEO FIRST, then take the trigger image
Make your own!! • Find a partner, make an Aura! • use books, pictures, anything you can find
Some other stuff • We also enjoy these technologies: • Storybird.com • iAnnotatePDF – app (paid) • teacherspayteachers.com • Dropbox • Genius Scan • Socrative • Nearpod
Time to share! • What are some ways you think you can use any of these in your classrooms?
Questions? • Contact us: • teresa.fuller@birdvilleschools.net • christine.gaston@birdvilleschools.net Please complete the survey at: http://schools.birdvilleschools.net/surveys