With Quivervision (an extension of Quiver, focusing on education) students can bring their learning to life through augmented reality (AR) by colouring in specialised Quiver printouts. This additional educational component of Quiver has demonstrated clear benefits in primary settings, however has limited applicability in a secondary setting, particularly mathematics where it would be infinitely useful.
By engaging creatively with educationally designed printouts, with lesson plans and step-by-step instructions teachers have the ability to break from the mundane traditional teaching methods. A benefit of Quivervision is that classrooms can be established for the students to log on and complete additional activities that are set by the teacher (a great casual teacher lesson!!)
The colouring in component could be used to draw on the creativity of the student, as a calming activity or end of the lesson activity. These images could then be used in the next lesson with the Quiver app to scan the QR code, students can view the concepts in 3D, in the manner in which they coloured them in to better understand and retain the information. This is especially important in a secondary setting where disengagement can occur with traditional teaching methods.
However, there are some challenges in implementing Quivervision in the classroom. The requirement for technology may pose a problem for some classrooms, and the recent announcement by the NSW Department of Education to ban mobile phones in secondary schools in Term 4, 2023 (NSW Government, 2023) may further limit accessibility. Additionally, many of the tools require a premium subscription, limiting access further for some students. While it is possible to access the printouts without a premium subscription, they lack the interactivity they have been created for.
A lesson example developed by Amanda Fox (Quivervision, 2022).
The age of the students targeted by the printouts is also a concern. Most of the sheets have a young feel and are not suitable for use with secondary students unless they are science-related. The attached videos in the learning plan are also not suitable for secondary students. However, the program would be ideal for students who have additional needs.
Below is an example of a colouring page from the lesson of Amanda Fox (Quivervision, 2022) and another page more suited for secondary students on solid shapes.
In conclusion, Quiver is a valuable tool for enhancing learning in secondary schools, but its use should be approached with caution. Teachers should carefully consider the availability of technology, possible costs for premium subscriptions, the age of their students, and the need to combine technology with traditional teaching methods. By doing so, teachers can use AR technology to its full potential while avoiding common pitfalls.
Hi Lee,
This is a really great analysis of Quivervision, and its uses in the classroom. I love how you have done a deep dive into the technology, and given examples of how it can be used and discussed its limitations. I think an overview of augmented reality (AR) and its benefits to creativity of learning at the beginning of your post could enhance your work, and explicitly discussing Quivervision as a form of AR could link this nicely. It could also be beneficial to compare Quivervision to another technology, especially as you have identified limitations with Quviervision, providing an alternate example could support your analysis.
Great post!
- Anna Single (11/4/23).