Foldify and a Few FANTASTIC Ideas!!

The Foldify App has been on the market for some time and seems to have stood the test of time.  At $3.99, it's an investment to consider and as an educator are you TRULY willing to invest $3.99 in an app that generates color printed foldable paper??  I say YES!!   Here's why.

Here's my recent videolog providing a summary of this SUPER app.

https://www.periscope.tv/mrshoward118/1YqGoOqqyegGv

Try these GREAT ideas to integrate Foldify into YOUR class

#1.  Foldify captures the creative element of Maker Spaces.  Maker Spaces aren't ONLY about technology.  More and more proponents are encouraging craft supplies as a part of the maker movement.  Folidfy fits in nicely with the Maker spirit allowing for ingenuity and creativity.

#2.  Create scenes, settings and backgrounds for your stop-motion animation videos!!  Create a HOST of items that can be used as the key figures or backgrounds in stop motion animation films lending a greater depth of ownership and creativity in the process.

#3.  Educators can create instructional resources for students.  Create a review dodecahedron ball (https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Review-Tool-Bucky-Ball-Foldable-Dodecahedron-442597) Students roll the ball and view a question with a corresponding answers on the opposite panel.

#4.  Create customized story cubes/comprehension cubes for students to use with the novel of YOUR choice OR create open ended story cubes to tap into student's imaginations!

#5.  Have students demonstrate their understanding of a novel by creating a cereal box book report OR a milk carton with an ad for a missing person!

#6.  Recreate a scene in a novel or a concept in Science/social studies by having groups create a foldify diorama.

Hopefully there is something here you can use!  Thanks for

Hologram Viewer for iPad/iPhone

Remember overhead projectors?  Surely you have one of these dinosaurs steadily gathering dust in the back corner of a classroom at your school, a trusty back up plan in the event of a technological apocalypse.  I know that my school has a few of these mini-metallic brontosaurus-like contraptions lying around, but better yet, we also have leftover overhead transparencies which are the true inspiration for this creative project that I'm THRILLED to share with you!!

How To Make a Hologram Viewer for your iPad/iPhone

Step #1:  Obtain an Overhead Transparency

Step #2:  Download template

Step #3:  Tape template onto the transparency

Step #4:  Cut the OUTSIDE of the template with scissors, then carefully cut the inside.  Do NOT cut the dotted lines.

Step #5:  Before removing the template, fold and firmly crease the template (and transparency) at the dotted lines.

Step #6:  Remove the template and discard

Step #7:  Mold and shape the folded transparency until it forms a rectangular pyramid (sans top).

Step #8:  Secure the loose edges together with cellophane tape.

Using Your Hologram Viewer

There are many 3D hologram videos available.  I've catalogued several of my favorites  here .  

Step #1:  Open a 3D hologram video

Step #2:  Place the narrow end of your viewer on top of your iPhone/iPad

Step #3:  For best viewing, move device to the edge of a desk or table
Step #4:  View the hologram from the side of device

This nifty project is sure to DELIGHT your students!  Once again, thanks for:

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