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The Two Guys Show is BACK!!
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The Two Guys Show #38: Brian Wassom
Join us tonight as we welcome a very special guest Brian Wassom. Brian's blog Wassom.com features the column Augmented Legality(R), which is the the first regular publication on the law of augmented reality.
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| Tonight's special guest, Brian Wassom. |
His book Augmented Reality Law, Privacy, and Ethics that will be published in late 2014 by Elsevier. He speaks regularly to business, legal and student groups about best practices and legal principles in social, augmented and other digital media.
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Happy to announce DAQRI Education Office Hours and Tweet Up #LearnIn4D
DAQRI Education Office Hours RSVP
September 30th 1pm EST
October 23rd 3pm EST
We are also excited to announce the 1st DAQRI Education Tweet Up! It will take place on Thursday, October 23rd starting at 6pm in Brighton, Michigan. We are still finalizing the location but will let everyone know as soon as we can. This great event will be open to everyone who wants to learning about 4D in education, share their experiences, meet and collaborate with like minded educators, have fun and maybe even win some prizes! We will also be using the #LearnIn4D during the Tweet Up for back channel conversation. In the future we will host Tweet Ups around the country at different conferences or locations we are at. Click the link below to rsvp:
DAQRI Education Tweet Up RSVP
October 23rd 6pm EST in Brighton, Michigan
Location: TBD
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Have questions on how to create 4D in Education? DAQRI Edu LIVE Office Hours! #LearnIn4D
Do you have questions about how to create 4D in education? Submit your questions below to have them answered LIVE during DAQRI Office Hours!
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#2GuysShow #39: LIVE with Shannon Soger and Ramona Towner! #LearnIn4D
This episode of The Two Guys Show will be LIVE from South Berwyn District 100 in Berwyn, IL outside of Chicago. We will have two amazing guest join us from South Berwyn District 100, Shannon Soger (left) and Ramona Towner(right)!
Shannon is an instructional director, presenter, Apple Foundations Trainer South Berwyn D100, 1:1 K-8 iPads & MacBooks. Ramona is an instructional coach K-8 at South Berwyn D100 which is a 1:1 district w/Mac & iPads. Join the conversation on Twitter using #2GuysShow and #LearnIn4D
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Join us tomorrow for the FREE FETC Virtual Conference!
Tomorrow is a great opportunity to learn from and connect with educators from around the world! FETC Virtual is a free international online conference that goes live at 10:15 am ET with the opening keynote by the amazing Sylvia Martinez. We are honored to be presenting along side friends like Shannon Miller, Kevin Smith, and more!
Brad and I are will share how augmented reality transforms teaching and learning at 12:05pm ET. Check out the schedule for other presentations throughout the day. We look forward to connecting with many of you tomorrow!
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Amazing Teacher Created Lesson Plans for Elements 4D
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| Cover of the elementary lesson plans for Elements 4D |
Since its launch on Kickstarter in 2013, Elements 4D has generated a new level of excitement in chemistry classrooms across the country. Bringing the elements of the Periodic Table to life, Elements 4D creates an engaging, one of a kind learning experience. Students can safely observe harmful elements, like Plutonium, Uranium and Xenon, and witness in stunning 4D how they chemically react with other elements, providing students with a visual knowledge-transfer that was once impossible. Elements 4D is like a portable lab.
While many teachers have created their own lesson plans around this 4D teaching tool, there hasn’t been an official curriculum released… until now.
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| Students at The Stephen Perse Foundation learning with Elements 4D |
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Embracing Change, Are You?
Reflecting back to this summer, Drew and I arrived in Atlanta, Georgia for ISTE 2014. ISTE is the International Society for Technology in Education and it is the world’s largest Educational Technology Conference. This is where we get a chance to Evangelize for Augmented Reality in Education on the world’s largest stage. It’s the Super Bowl of Educational Technology Conferences and we were ready for Round 2!
When we touched down at the airport we had only two things on our minds. One, our panel discussion Sunday morning, with Angela Maiers, Steve Mesler and Todd Nesloney and two - heading to the Blogger’s Café to blow minds with the latest and greatest educational augmented reality content, challenge thinking and challenge the current model of education.
You see, Drew and I love showcasing the latest in Augmented Reality and putting the education world on its’ ear!
We like to go out, share the amazing technology and challenge educators to embrace change to maximize their impact on students. We ask them to use the power of Augmented Reality and the latest 21C technology to engage kids and truly integrate it into the culture of learning.
I always ask, “Why are we still educating kids like we did in the 50’s?” The 50’s were great and sometimes I wish they were still here, but the world has changed since then.
The days of being a “know-it-all” and the Supreme Holder of Information are gone and a new day has dawned! A world where collaboration is expected, failure happens and the age of creativity is back! We, as educators, can change our approach to educating kids and work with them in today’s world.
Take a moment and think about where you stand on the Teaching Continuum and challenge yourself to move along the continuum and be an even more amazing teacher than you already are.
You can do it, #IBelieve #YouCan #MakeADifference #Today
That is our mission. To change the way we Learn, the way we Teach and the way we Lead. This is our journey. Please join us
Have an amazing day,
Brad Waid
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Have Questions about DAQRI 4D Studio for Education? Let Us Help!
DAQRI Education Office Hours is a LIVE Google Hangout (GHO) that will answer questions you have about DAQRI Education, our Flagship School Program, 4D Studio for Education, or the various educational apps DAQRI has to offer. These events will be hosted by Brad and I. We will also be looking for educators, students, or administrators to join us live and share how they are using Elements 4D, Anatomy 4D, Enchantium, or 4D Studio to transform and enhance learning experiences. We will use the #LearnIn4D during the live Office Hours as a back channel to share exciting experiences.
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5 Design Tools to Spark Imagination and Promote Creativity
One of my favorite things about working with students is their ability to routinely blow my mind. Amazing things happen when students are given the opportunity to use their imagination, and think outside the box with no fear of failure. Give your students access to the 5 tools below, and let them blow your mind!
Tinkercad
3D Modeling is a very difficult skill to learn. Believe me, I've spent many hours trying. That was until I discovered Tinkercad. Tinkercad is free platform from Autodesk that makes creating 3D models easy! You and your students can click on the "Learn" button at the top of the page to access great interactive tutorials. These tutorials are a step by step walk you through on how to create various designs. Once finished, Tinkercad allows you to download your creation for Minecraft, order a 3D Print, or upload it to Thingiverse. You also have the option to download your creation to 3D print in
Canva makes it easy for everyone to create like a professional graphic designer! Canva started out as web tool but recently has released their first app for the iPad. Using a drag and drop interface, you can select from a wide variety of templates with a library of over 1 million images. Canva recently introduced Design School. Design School has a large collection of design essential tutorials that guide you through the creation process. The Design School a blog with many helping posts, and a teaching materials section with lessons on different elements of graphic design. Teachers and students can use Canva to create newsletters, posters, social media posts, invitations to open house or parent/teacher conferences, presentations, and much more! I absolutely love this tool and the new app works amazing.
Pixel Press - Floors
Pixel Press Floors allows students to draw their own video game without programming! Floors is just the first of a series of apps from Pixel Press with Quest and Tracks in development for 2015. Pixel Press has worked hard to create lesson plans that correspond to the Design Thinking Process using Pixel Press Floors in what they call the Teacher Pack. To learn more about the development of the Teacher Pack and how Floors is being used in schools, check out their blog. You can also learn more from our interview with Pixel Press's Katie Burke.
4D Studio Tutorial Video to help get you started!
Modio gives you the ability to unleash your creativity and design 3D characters. Modio has a large built in library of shapes, textures, and colors to design and personalize your character. Also included are character templates that walk you through you how to create. Full multi-touch support allows you to design and build with friends. You can modify and move each part and your finished creation can be exported to work with any desktop 3D printer. Download Modio on your iPad and start designing your character. The creators of Modio are looking for educators using their app in the classroom to provide feedback. You can see comments from educators and provide feedback here.
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The Two Guys Show #40: Jonathan and Marty Keltz
This Sunday we will be welcoming 2 very special guests, our great friend Marty Keltz and his son Jonathan Keltz. Jonathan is an extremely talented actor and currently starring in the hit tv show Reign on CW. He has previously starred in Entourage, Prom, 21 & Over, Breach, and Republic of Doyle.
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Marty Keltz was the co-founder and president of Scholastic Productions Inc, which won 75 national and international awards during his tenure. Marty led the teams that created such celebrated children’s television series as The Magic School Bus, Goosebumps, and The Baby-Sitters Club along with the feature film TheIndian in the Cupboard. Marty is now part of the CritterKin creative and business team. He collaborates with teachers and librarians to inspire, engage and educate children.
Marty Keltz was the co-founder and president of Scholastic Productions Inc, which won 75 national and international awards during his tenure. Marty led the teams that created such celebrated children’s television series as The Magic School Bus, Goosebumps, and The Baby-Sitters Club along with the feature film TheIndian in the Cupboard. Marty is now part of the CritterKin creative and business team. He collaborates with teachers and librarians to inspire, engage and educate children.
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My #Eddies14 Nominations
Best Individual Blog
Kleinspiration- Erin Klein: Erin is one of the brightest and most creative educators I know. Her innovative ideas have transformed classroom design. She also shares her wealth of knowledge as a Top Teacher blogger for Scholastic. Erin's excitement and passion for education is shown in the writing and presentations. It's an honor to call her a best friend. Thank you Erin for sharing your knowledge and creativity!
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| The first day Brad and I met Erin in my classroom. |
Best Teacher Blog
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Best Administration Blog
Blogging Through the Fourth Dimension by Pernille Ripp: Pernille's blog is not only a great educational resource, but inspiring. Her post often tug at your emotions and challenge your thinking. I've had the pleasure of meeting Pernille and can honestly say she's one of the nicest people I've met. Her posts truly has an impact on each person who reads them. Thank you Pernille for all that you do and for inspiring us all!
Best Administration Blog
Ninja Reflections on Education by Todd Nesloney: This past year Todd made a huge transition accepting the position as Principal/Lead Learner at Navasota Intermediate. Although I know it was a very difficult decision for him, I believe it was the right one. This new position will allow him to not only have positive impact on his students and teachers, but a whole community. Todd's post often highlight his incredible staff, as well as the students in his school. I am very excited for Todd and enjoying learning about Navasota Intermediate's brightest through his blog.
Best Edtech / Research Sharing Blog
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Best Use of Media (Video, Podcast, etc)
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Amplify Learning through Innovative Strategies by Sue Gorman: Sue's website www.suegorman.com has an abundance of educational technology resources, tools, ideas, and more. Sue is a Google Certified Teacher, an Apple Distinguished Educator, and a wealth of knowledge. She routinely shares meaningful resources and the latest educational tools through her social networks. Make sure to check out her website the best in edtech, and latest research.
Best Use of Media (Video, Podcast, etc)
Brad Gustafson: Brad's excitement is contagious and his passion is inspiring. Brad is a principal at Greenwood Elementary in Wayzata, Minnesota. Brad's #30SecondTake introduces thought-provoking questions on education to a pair of educators who have 30 seconds to provide their answer. Each answer is video taped for viewers to vote for the best answer. These fun and informational battles have inspired many. Brad also is one of the founders of the World Book Talk. The World Book Talk uses augmented reality to place video book talks by authors, teachers, and students to the cover of books. Brad's vision and drive is having a great impact on everyone he encounters.
Brad's TED Talk - Arms Wide Open
Best Mobile App
Elements 4D by DAQRI: Every now and then an app comes out that can truly transform the educators can teach, and enhance the way students learn complexed concepts. Elements 4D is one of those rare apps. Our friend Katie Ann says "The cubes helped bring the elements to life and opened up a whole new level of learning for my students." It doesn't get much more powerful than that! Recently DAQRI worked with a group of educators to create meaningful lesson plans for elementary, middle, and high school educators to use with their students. I highly recommend you download the app, print out the cubes, and experience chemistry like never before!
Download for iOS
Get it on Google Play
Printable Element cubes
Download for iOS
Get it on Google Play
Printable Element cubes
Best Free Web Tool
DAQRI 4D Studio for Education: Augmented reality allows us to experience education like never before and was previously difficult to create. A simple drag and drop interface allows educators and students to create augmented reality experiences with ease. You can publish your creation to the DAQRI app for others to experience with no extra confusing steps or actions required. The chapter system inside of 4D Studio for Education makes it easy to create interactive experiences with multiple layers of information. The best part...it's free for K-12 educators and students! Apply here and start creating a new dimension to learning!
4D Studio Tutorial Video to help get you started!
4D Studio Tutorial Video to help get you started!
Thank you everyone who shares their innovation, knowledge, creativity, and passion for educating our future!
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Post-it Notes! They’re not just for the refrigerator anymore!
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| Photo from http://techcrunch.com/2014/09/26/post-it-notes-get-digitized-in-a-clever-new-app-from-3m/ |
Post-it notes have jumped into the 21st Century and have found their place in a “digital” and “augmented” world. Thank you Tony Vincent for sharing this with me at #MiamiDevice.
The "sticky notes" notes that have covered our refrigerators and our classrooms have re-invented themselves and I love it! Now, using the sticky notes plus app (link below), you can turn the paper notes into digital copies and manipulate them! It’s like the old video from Ah Ha, where the analog world is coming to life (youngsters, look it up, haha).
There are so many great ways to use them and we are just scratching the surface.
-Visible thinking routines (Harvard University Initiative)
-Exit slips
-projects
-Bulletin Boards
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Check them out and share your ideas and stories with me on twitter @techbradwaid
Check out the site and the app here:
If you have an awesome app that you would like me to write about our share, please tweet me @techbradwaid or email me techbradwaid@gmail.com
Stay connected my friends
Brad
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We are Thankful for You!
- Drew and Brad
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DAQRI Education Office Hours #4: This Friday!
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Our Top 10 Posts in 2014
2014 was a year to remember! Here are our top 10 blog posts from this year. Thank you for you unbelievable support!
1. 6 Platforms to Create Augmented Reality
When most people first try augmented reality(AR) in education, they start with applications that have the AR content already built into the app. Apps like AR Flashcards, PBS Kids CyberChase Shape Quest, and Crayola Color Alive have this, and are a great way to get your feet wet. As educators, we know the power of creation. Hopefully one of the following 6 platforms will help you and your students dive in to creating your own augmented reality!
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This past week while I have been stuck inside thanks to massive amounts of snow and subzero temperatures, I've been searching to discover as many new augmented reality apps as I could. I have downloaded well over 20 in search for ones I could use with my students and entertain myself during snow days. I found many great augmented reality applications but the latest augmented reality application from PBS Kids stood out!
One of my favorite things about working with students is their ability to routinely blow my mind. Amazing things happen when students are given the opportunity to use their imagination, and think outside the box with no fear of failure. Give your students access to the 5 tools below, and let them blow your mind!
Augmented reality(AR) has continued to gain momentum in the educational landscape over the past couple of years. These educators featured below have dove in head first using AR in their classrooms and schools. They continue to share excellent resources to help educators see how augmented reality can engage students and deepen understanding.
Far too often we hear the phrase, "I'm just a teacher." I am here to tell you that I am Not Just a Teacher, and neither are you! Yes, “Teacher” may be our job title, but we are so much more than that. I am a teacher, a mentor, a friend, a voice, and even some days as an elementary teacher, I'm a doctor.
Today DAQRI launched a major update to their popular medical education app Anatomy 4D. Version 2.0.1 comes with an all new user interface, updated models, and an added heart experience.
Creating augmented reality has never been so easy until now! DAQRI 4D Studio gives educators and students the ability to easily create experiences and instantly publish them to share with the world.
8. AR Explosion - A day using a Workshop Model with Augmented Reality
The other day I was talking with my class and I asked them "What Augmented Reality do we currently use in the classroom?" In a matter of seconds my students were shouting out a ton of AR apps and the many ways we have "integrated" them into our classroom.
9. Coding in the Classroom - Beyond Cargo-Bot
Since the beginning of the year my students have embraced coding in our classroom. It all started with our use of the iPad app Cargo Bot (see previous post of "Coding" in the classroom). As you know we are big fans of cargo bot and speak about it in our presentations and on our show. But, this article is going to go beyond cargo bot and explore a few other excellent coding apps for kids.
During our 29th episode of The Two Guys Show tonight, we will is share how we have integrated AR in our classrooms, but also the amazing stories and experiences educators have shared with.
Thank you for an amazing 2014 and we look forward to an even better 2015! It is all of you that inspire us! Keep connecting and changing the lives of your students!
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The Two Guys Show #41: Jennifer Womble
We are very excited to finally be back with a new fun and informational episode of The Two Guys Show! For our first episode of 2015 we are lucky to have Jennifer Womble join us as our special guest.
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Two Guys at #FETC
Brad and I arrive early Tuesday afternoon before our 4pm workshop "Bring Learning to Life with Augmented Reality" which focused on the process and tools to easily create meaningful learning experiences. Each attendee used 4D Studio, as well as looked at Tinkercad, Canva, and Thingiverse. It was exciting to see everyone get time to play with the tools and create experiences.
Wednesday started with an early visit to our friends at Winter Park High School 9th Grade Campus. It was fun to sit down with a group of students and discuss augmented reality in education. Their viewpoints, examples, and feedback was inspiring and powerful! After leaving Winter Park High School, we returned to the conference for our noon "Game Changing Apps AMPLIFIED" workshop. We like to focus on a few great apps and tools that we have used in class and know make a difference! We are always excited when those who attend our sessions have not used or heard of the tools before. Everyone was enthusiastic about implementing the apps and web tools into their classrooms.
Thursday was the day we were most excited about! We had two sessions, "Bring a New Dimension to Learning with Augmented Reality" and "Inspire Innovation by Fostering Collaboration and Creativity!" Our AR session came first and was filled with enthusiastic educators and they had the whole conference buzzing with tweets from our session. Our afternoon session "Inspire Innovation by Fostering Collaboration and Creativity!" is one of our favorites to share because it helps educators think about learning in a new way.
FETC was an extraordinary event this year and hopefully we get the chance to return next year as well! Thank you to all the educators who attended our sessions, connected with us, and inspired us!
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The Two Guys Show #42: Stewart Parker
Join us 8pm EST Thursday night for the 42nd episode of The Two Guys Show with special guest Stewart Parker! Stewart is a 9th grade educators at Winter Park HS outside Orlando, FL. Stewart has been using DAQRI applications and 4D Studio through out the school year and has been the instrumental in making Winter Park a DAQRI Education Flagship School.
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| Stewart demonstrating the 4D experience he created to a co-worker during 4D PD. |
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| Stewart introducing 4D to a student at Winter Park HS |
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My 2015 Apple Distinguished Educator Application Reflection
Over the course of the last month, I have worked to complete my Class of 2015 Apple Distinguished Educator Application. Getting my application selected and having the opportunity to join the Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) Program has always been toward the very top of my professional goals. It was be a honor to collaborate with some of the greatest innovators, and thought leaders in education.
Have you ever wanted something so bad, that you actually made it harder than it needed to be? You try so hard, that you fail to meet your potential? That is how much of this process was for me. I am rarely one to overthink things. I trust my gut and go. Once I did that, I was able to create content to my self expectations. Hopefully at the end of the process, I will be able to join the Class of 2015 Apple Distinguished Educators! Good luck to all the amazing educators who submitted ADE applications.
My ADE Application Video.
This video was created using iMovie, Keynote, and GarageBand.
2015 Apple Distinguished Educator Application Video from Drew Minock on Vimeo.
My 1st iBook created with iBooks Author.
Scan the cover below using the DAQRI app to see 4D experience!
Learn about how to Transform Learning with Augmented Reality by enrolling in my iTunesU Course!
Design Tools to Spark Creativity iTunesU Course.
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