Please click the link below to view my Google Site on the potential future for ‘Immersive Book Talks using Augmented Reality Technology’:
https://sites.google.com/view/a3-immersive-book-talks/home
A3: Immersive Book Talks with AR
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Sarah,
I appreciated your detailed description of attention economy. As an avid reader in childhood, it was challenging finding books which you would classify as a “Home Run Book”. I would read loads of books on the hunt for said home run book, only to realize they are a rarity. I agree that with the various distractions in existence for kids that attention economy is up for grabs in many markets, however there is reading taking place outside of traditional book reading within video games, improving reading and comprehension in a way which I would tend to support. Additionally, utilizing social media for communication purposes can also improve reading comprehension. I find your idea incredibly interesting, to have 3D book talks in libraries is not out of reach, and may in fact make book talks all that more accessible for those around the world.
Hi Sarah,
Your idea for using AR technology to get the student’s attention with a preview of the book and possibly further is very compelling. In my reading lessons, I have made it a goal to motivate the student because it builds a strong interest and excitement in reading that will hopefully move from learning to reading to learning after they have acquired most of the necessary skills for reading most books independently. When I read your forecast about finding a student’s ‘home run book,’ it connected with me on the motivation for these students. The idea was engaging, and it seems possible in the near future, with how popular AR has grown through the use of phones.
I also noticed your project was designed in a “mobile first” way, which made it easy to look at on my phone, and the content on your project looked finished and engaging to see.
Your references were accurate, and as you shared your experience working with this technology, your rationale was evident in your understanding of the subject and interest in it.
Overall, this was a great project as it was feasible, well-analyzed, and researched.
Hi Sarah,
I really like your idea of using AI technology to capture students’ attention and encourage them to read. You explained the problem very clearly and added a personal touch by making a connection with your background as a teacher-librarian. This adds value to the solution that you propose. Also, you did a great job at explaining each component of AR book talk by relating it to existing technologies and this helps readers to envision your idea without a prototype. The mock example added value by helping readers visualize the technology as well.
The only question I had when reviewing your website is: After students use their mobile device or smart glasses and interact with the 3D character, how can we ensure they will move on from the AI technology to reading the actual book? If you can add some content on this point, I believe it will contribute to having your audience’s buy-in and bring your forecast to the next level.
Hi Cathli,
You asked, “After students use their mobile device or smart glasses and interact with the 3D character, how can we ensure they will move on from the AR technology to reading the actual book?” I’m going to be honest I don’t know for sure if it would work. I just know that working with so many different students in regards to book selection, quite a few of them view it as a chore, I’ll see them glance at covers before moving one, glance at the summary at the back of a book, so it looks like they’ve read it, and reaching for the smallest/shortest looking book even if I know personally that they will not enjoy it. While I know anecdotal evidence is not really actionable evidence, I remember my personal reading journey quite well. I hated reading, I had two learning disabilities that would not be diagnosed until I was in my mid-twenties, which only exasperated the problem. For me, my home run book was Harry Potter, and it was not one that I read myself, but one that a teacher read to us as a read-aloud. I remember falling in love with the story, and the world, and that was enough to make me push through my dislike of reading so that I could read the next book in the series. My hope is that the engagement with AR would also promote/transfer over to engagement or interest in the story, and that may be enough to encourage some students to try the book.
Hi Sarah,
Your forecast on using AR technology for immersive book talks presents a compelling vision for enhancing students’ engagement in literature. The project is informative, showcasing a great understanding of the potential benefits that augmented reality can bring to the realm of education.
While you adeptly outline the potential of AR in book talks, you also point out the impracticality of the technology at current times. Your presentation would benefit from directly arguing that such technology is inevitable, even if it is currently difficult to achieve. Furthermore, the review could benefit from a deeper exploration of the specific benefits that AR technology brings to the table. How does it enhance comprehension, foster critical thinking, or make the learning experience more enjoyable? Another critical aspect that could be addressed is how this technology aims to overcome the existing challenges of getting students to read books. While the vision is clear, a more in-depth discussion on how AR can address issues like short attention spans, competing with digital distractions, or catering to diverse learning styles in tandem with how the short video is supposed to get a kid to put down the tech and read a book. These suggestions are just some ideas about what I think some next steps might be for this kind of project.
Overall, you did an amazing job that clearly outlines the tech that already exists and how it could be incorporated into a new technology with amazing possible benefits for children.