Edina Digital Age Learning

Zooburst is a new tool that allows you to create 3D pop up books w/ Augmented Reality . They are currently limiting sign up, but have put up some examples of what people can do with it. I think it has some interesting " Digital Storytelling " possibilities! See the example below. To view in WebCam mode, first print this page , then click on Webcam Mode and " Allow ". Hold the paper up to the Webcam to see the Augmented Reality version. On the Web site, there is an FAQ that explains how it works and how to sign up to give it a try. If I get an account, I'll post a story. But don't tell Steve Jobs! It's based on Flash ! ;-) Updated: Within an hour, my account was activated, and I created this sample. It was very easy to use, and as they add more clipart for creating stories, will be a great way to tell a story! If you're in screen mode, you can right click to zoom in and out, and you can also click and drag the book to rotate around and view from...

I was planning to write this post today, and then I saw a post from Scott McLeod with a chart showing student learning curiosity and engagement with content. To answer Scott's question about whether technology is to blame for this, I think the answer is NO ! The other day I saw a post on Clay Burrell's blog regarding a webcast he attended from a group called Teachers Teaching Teachers titled, "How to Make YouthTwitter Less Schooly" or something to that affect. Clay has had some interesting posts in the past about "schooliness" or "schoolishness" if you prefer as it relates to student blogging. It got me to thinking about, whether "schooliness" was a digital/technology issue, or whether it has been around regardless of technology's influence. I see my own two children's experience (admittedly a small sample) similar to McLeod's chart on learning curiosity. They are both naturally inquisitive, and excited about learning, but I ...