Augmented Reality | Origin: EL118
This is a general discussion forum for the following learning topic:
Using Various “Realities” in Online Courses --> Augmented Reality
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
From this module, I have learned that Augmented Reality (AR) is a powerful tool that enhances learning by overlaying digital content onto real-world environments. AR is highly versatile, making education more engaging and interactive without requiring expensive equipment. By using simple devices like smartphones or tablets, AR enables learners to gain practical, hands-on experience that bridges the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world applications.
Key Takeaways:
1. Accessibility: AR tools like QR codes and mobile apps allow learners to engage with content easily without needing high-end hardware.
2. Applications:
• Retail: Apps like Augment and Yihaodian AR create immersive shopping experiences.
• Navigation: Tools like Cydalion help visually impaired users navigate real-world environments.
• Entertainment: AR enhances experiences like Universal Studios’ Jurassic Park app, where users interact with lifelike virtual elements.
3. Learning Benefits: AR provides interactive opportunities for learners to:
• Correct mistakes in controlled environments.
• Build confidence through trial and error.
• Retain information through emotional and experiential connections.
How I Intend to Apply AR:
1. Interactive Learning Experiences: Use AR to create engaging, hands-on modules that allow students to apply theoretical concepts in practical ways.
2. Accessibility Advocacy: Promote affordable AR tools like mobile apps to make interactive education accessible to a broader audience.
3. Real-World Training Simulations: Implement AR for skill-building in areas such as customer relations, public speaking, or medical training.
Questions for the Group:
• What specific AR tools have you found most effective for online learning?
• How can AR be further integrated into professional training programs?
Looking forward to your insights and ideas! 😊
AR isn't yet as widely utilized as it has the potential to be in manufacturing, etc.
I guess I am old school, AR simulations are okay, however it is just another distraction in the leaning process. What ever happened to books, and pictures in books. Here again I feel that the more visual stimulus given, the more distraction to what we are trying to teach. I feel like teaching is moving away from the teacher and turning to mind numbing stimulus.
AR opportunities in healthcare education abound! With the inclusion of Digital Moulage™ in AR, simulation scenarios can tackle complex scenarios by incorporating audio, video, and image files using QR codes to provide the students with a realistic experience in an intensive care and emergency room settings.
Dr. Janice Sinoski
This is simply one of the best ideas, thus far! However, the cost to implement an AR setting would be out of range for most educational institutions at this time. In the future, I would definitely love to see AR incorporated into the virtual classroom setting to provide opportunities to simulate.
Dr. Yvette Artis
I feel this is a great way for students to get to like to learn
AR brings different subject matters to life and allows students to learn without the use damaging or causes harm to anything.
AR can help to teach are hands on and practical style where students learn less theory and more practice. AR is expensive at the current time.
I believe that AR is a great way and can be incorporated in every subject to help students make a connection.
I think a good use of AR technology in our aviation maintenance program would be the opportunity for students to make mistakes and see the results of those without damaging expensive equipment or placing anyone in danger. It is often said we learn more from our mistakes than we do from our successes and this technology provides learners with a great opportunity. I can also see it very useful in the medical field specifically at our school for nurses. Given that clinicals have been cut back due to the pandemic, more simulations and AR are needed at this time.
AR can be used effectively to enhance learning and stimulate students engagement and recall/retention of the material. Education must remain focused on objectives to meet accreditor requirements and provide standardization. Within the framework, if AR is utilized effectively, it will enhance learning, improve problem solving and promote critical thinking all in a controlled environment that allows for risk free student mistakes. In nursing education when patient lives are at risk, allowing students to practice in AR builds confidence and competencies before practicing in the live medical environment.
I think AR could be useful in my classroom as students work with prototypes.
AR is widespread and can be utilized through a variety of methods.
The AR approach focuses on practical learning rather than cognitive learning and it is typically recommmended to present the concepts before its use. Best practices for using ar include focusing on emotional inter- and intrapersonal interaction and spatial intelligence; working the experience in line with the objectives; incorporating realistic imagery and situations; and incorporating user-based interactivity. It is currently used mostly in gaming and entertainment, along with retail and navigation applications. It still seems a very expensive and development-intensive platform, considering many of its advantages can be achieved through the use of images and videos in a branched scenario that are viewed on a screen.
Augmented reality is seen almost everywhere now in the telelvision and entertainment industry. Since my course is visually based, I would like to apply augmented reality to my student's newscasts in some capacity. This is great technology that I can see my students really get involved with their practicum requirements.
