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Is AR the Future of Education?







When I was a very young girl, I always wanted to travel the world. I was curious as to what other people were like, along with their culture and geographical setting. The internet has allowed me to get a taste for what the world is like. I have travelled to numerous places, but for the places that I have yet to traverse I can at least have secondary view of what different places, peoples, and cultures are like, and AR apps and platforms have made this possible. The internet and search engines brought books to life, and now AR and VR serve to bring the internet alive. The world is now within your grasp; not only is the information available through text, but it presents a technological capability of visual representation. Should we hold our applause for the day that the data can also be represented by an experience, and experience that allows us to touch and feel.

AR technology like Blippar, is just the beginning of AR being incorporated into the classroom. Is it possible that AR is the future of educational technology? I am not certain, but I think that it warrants educators to look into the possibility of what AR has to offer students, and how it affects the process of learning.

What do you think are some aspects about AR that make it a good candidate for utilization in the classroom? What are some aspects of concern about AR that educators should be aware of before utilizing in the classroom?

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  1. UnknownJuly 12, 2017 at 4:48 PM

    I believe AR will play a large part in education in the future. I do not think the technology is useable enough yet but certainly will be.

    I have supported AR and VR in the HigherEd classroom with activities such as field trip documentation using Round.me, presentation and event coverage using a Theta 360, and exploration of international travel and business practices using Homido Lenses and Google cardboard. These experiences were limited due to the level of technology and budget, however, the value is already there and with progress, will be more meaningful.

    Thanks for your post!

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    1. UnknownJuly 15, 2017 at 5:37 PM

      I agree! The technology is not quite "there" yet, but it's capability will transform the way student's learn in the future. I think that this technology, along with several others has the ability to equalize access to a quality education.

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