Pad Stand and Reflector Update:
After several design iterations, I think we have a good updated design for the iPad stands and reflectors that you were using for your classroom Osmo kits.
I actually have 2 different bases available, and will be looking for your feedback as to which one you would prefer for your students.
Please do not throw out your current reflectors and stands. I will trade with you as I have time to get these to your rooms.
The new reflectors have much less material, but should be more durable.
If it wiggles too much on the iPad, set a pencil on the ‘hook’ on the back.
The field of view for the app should be much better as long as the reflector is slid to the center of the iPad.
The new style of stand is cut out of clear polycarbonate and is held in place by a pencil.
Our test group enthusiastically approved it. I will also have a modified 3D print which can be fastened to your wood base.
The Osmo apps have been a popular station for both literacy and math rotations at the K-2 level.
I am excited to have them finally up and going again. The ‘old’ stands did not work with these new student iPads.
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From 11/1/19:
Every K-2 classroom teacher should have a couple Osmo kits, which includes that manipulatives that work with the different Osmo Apps that may be found in Self Service on the iPads. The Osmo bases in the box only work if you take the iPad out of its protective case....
However, we now have custom-made bases and reflectors that will work with your student iPads, so now students may use any of the Osmo apps without removing them from their protective cases. It also means that you can better customize your students' learning experience by using your teacher-created account. Each student should be using their own iPad now rather than sharing them like we had done in the past.
 | The plastic base was 3D printed and the wood base was cut on the cnc router table at the high school. |
 | The reflector was 3D printed. The mirror is an inexpensive craft mirror I found on Amazon. |
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| It should be very easy for any student to get started on their own. I have noticed that the sticky on the back of the mirrors sometimes does not hold. A drop of glue will do the trick there if it happens to yours. We had a successful test run with the summer school students, and it seemed to work well. If you have any difficulties, I would really appreciate your feedback. |
 | Best Practice: It would be best practice for students to use a teacher-created classroom account. Many of you have already done this. It is optional, but will be a much better learning experience for students. The Osmo apps are best suited as a part of a learning rotation. I like the Osmo Numbers app the best, followed by Osmo Words, Osmo Newton, and Osmo Masterpiece. My 6-year-old likes Osmo Monster the best, but it's better for free play than it is to meet meaningful learning objectives. Lesson plans and teacher guides are available on the Osmo website at this link. A new teacher classroom account may be created at this link. This also where you can log in to customize your students' learning experience. They will log in with your Activation Code. |
I would be happy to partner with you or your team if you would like some classroom support with the Osmo iPad Apps.
Your students may use the base for more than just the Osmo apps, whether in portrait or landscape mode. Please let me know if you would like additional bases or reflectors. There were at least 2 sets made for every K-2 classroom.
