An overview of Augmented Reality (AR) and specific examples from some of my projects as well as work in this area by others. I show how Augmented Reality can and how YOU CAN enhance the learning experience. The theoretical framework builds on the work of Lave & Wenger "Situated Cognition" (http://tinyurl.com/ouh24mm) and Brown & Duguid <b>Tools demonstrated:</b> Microsoft Halolens (due out in 2016), Aurasma, Sketchup, Zooburst and more.
Augmented reality + elearning: There is NO Kill Switch for the Awesomeness! nov 2015
1. G. Andrew Page, Ph.D.
EdTech Specialist ~ Savannah Technical College
Adjunct Professor ~ Graduate Mentor Alaska Pacific University
Presented at the 2015 National Distance Learning Week Conference
November 9, 2015
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2. Overview
What is Augmented Reality (AR)?
Why Augmented Reality?
Theoretical Foundations in Learning Theory
Latest research (2014-1015)
AR Project
Tools & Examples of AR in e-Learning
Wrap up – BIG Takeaways – AR Resources -- QUESTIONS
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4. What is Augmented
Reality?
Enhancing the physical world through digital tools.
“A new way of seeing.” New Media Institute (nmc.org)
“Augmented Reality is used in entertainment, military training,
engineering design, robotics, manufacturing and other
industries.”
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5. Theoretical Foundations of AR
The level of the learning is dependent upon the quality of the
social interaction within the learning context (Bandura, 1977;
Vygotsky, 1978)
Spector, J. M. et al. (eds.). (2014) Handbook of Research on
Educational Communications and Technology. Springer Science +
Business Media,New York
Situated Learning Theory posits that all learning takes place within
a specific context and the QUALITY of the learning is a result of
the INTERACTIONS among people, places, objects,
processes, and culture (Brown, Collins, & Duguid, 1989)
Why AR?
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6. What does the Latest
research say?
• AR is a “Visualization Technology”
• AR is an “Emerging technology
• “Enhanced Reality” and not a “Virtual Reality”
Source: http://nmc.org
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8. AR is Hyper-Contextual
• Informal Learning environments
• Mobile Learning
• Constructivist Learning Theory
• Participatory – Experiential Learning
Is Augmented Reality the
Next BIG trend?
Graphic source: http://www.augmentedrealitytrends.com/augmented-reality/augmented-reality-the-next-big-trend-in-technology.html
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9. e-Learning Examples
Astronomy – A virtual tour of Mars. Microsoft has
partnered with NASA to allow users of the HoloLens
to visit areas of Mars through the Curiosity rover.
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10. Microsoft Hololens - 2016
http://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-hololens/en-us
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22. Library of AR Reusable
Learning Objects (RLO’s)
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23. To launch the Aura:
(1) Open the Aurasma app on your phone or tablet and log in using the
same username and password as your Aurasma Studio account.
(2) Go to the "Auras" tab within the "Explore" section and drag the page
downward to refresh the Auras.
(3) Select the app's viewfinder and point your device at the Trigger image
below to preview your Aura.
https://studio.aurasma.com/home
Keywords: Mobile technology, Personal Learning Environment, Kinesthetic learnin
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25. Big Takeaways
The focus is and should always be the LEARNING
and NOT the eye-candy quotient.
AR can and does enhance learning.
AR is not expensive.
AR does NOT have a steep learning curve for
adoption
of this emerging technology.
AR Descriptors/Keywords: Enhanced, experiential, active, participatory,
kinesthetic, emerging technology, constructivist, immersive,
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26. Compiled Resources
New Media Center Horizon Report: http://nmc.org
Sketchup: http://www.sketchup.com/education
Aurasma Studio: https://studio.aurasma.com/home
Ed Surge: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2015-11-02-how-to-transform-
your-classroom-with-augmented-reality
Zooburst: http://zooburst.com/
Daqri: http://daqri.com
QR Code Generator: http://qrstuff.com
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27. Real or Virtual?
G. Andrew Page, Ph.D.
http://gandrewpage.info
gapage@gmail.com
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Notas do Editor
Memory lane Kinesthetic learning, active learning, physicality of the learning,
Definition
Situated cognition – social constructivist – LEARNING THEORY
Educause New Media Center Annual Report 3-D Printing
The way in which we use technology to enhance our daily lives seems bound to a two dimensional screen. eLearners are always up to date in terms of the way in which we consume information; but what if you were able to display digital artifacts on the world around us? What if the “one size fits all” digital learning courses could be tailored to an individual?
Project based learning in a multi-age classroom. Instead of K-1 being book buddies with their 4th-5th grade counterparts, they became “e-Book buddies.”
Collaboration, connection, communication, construction = 4 C Framework Parents/students were involved because of the portability.
And very little teaching….just facilitating learning!
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New Media Center Horizon Report: http://nmc.org
Sketchup: http://www.sketchup.com/education
Aurasma Studio: https://studio.aurasma.com/home
Ed Surge: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2015-11-02-how-to-transform-your-classroom-with-augmented-reality
Zooburst: http://zooburst.com/
Daqri: http://daqri.com
QR Code Generator: http://qrstuff.com