How is AR being used right now in education?
Augmented reality content is ideal for just-in-time learning or onDemand learning. The AR market is really only just emerging but there is a lot of potential in this arena. In order to consider the future state of this market we must look at some of the current applications that are successfully helping students learn and retain information more quickly. |
Current Applications
Bring information off the page
AR allows educators to provide another layer of information built upon the printed page. These could be video overlays, 3D models, interesting facts, and more.
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In the Trades
The complexity of engines and devices makes it difficult for technicians to be able to keep up to date on repairing the array of things they need to. AR can provide technicians with on the job solutions and information matched to physical locations.
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Healthcare
AR can be used to give surgeons a heads-up display of surgical solutions, patient records and more. This allows the surgeon to keep both hands free while being served valuable and potentially lifesaving information.
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Tangible AR
There are some companies that are putting augmented reality into the palm of your hand. MergeCube is one such company that allows you to hold a ‘hologram’. Their cube has intricate markings on it that allow tracking of 3D models. Instead of reading about anatomy, now learners can hold the brain or heart in their hands, turn it around and click for more information.
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Using the MergeCube
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Activity: Create Your Own Augmented Reality
Exercise Overview
HP Reveal, formally Aurasma, is a great tool to easily build AR experiences. It allows users to define an image or design, called a trigger image, and add augmented content like a video, images, or links to webpages. The AR content is then mapped to the image so that it moves and translates with the trigger image. Learning Outcome The outcome of this exercise is to create an AR example that will open your mind to the possibilities of AR, how you could use it in your professional life and to understand application to possible venture ideas. |
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The Process
This is a very simple process for educators, students or industry professionals. Complete the following steps:
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