{"id":6883,"date":"2021-09-14T16:02:38","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T23:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/etec523\/?p=6883"},"modified":"2021-09-14T16:03:34","modified_gmt":"2021-09-14T23:03:34","slug":"the-impact-of-augmented-reality-ar-on-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/etec523\/2021\/09\/14\/the-impact-of-augmented-reality-ar-on-education\/","title":{"rendered":"The impact of Augmented Reality (AR) on Education:"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

While going through the posts and resources under the Knowledge Mill, I found some valuable information with regard to Augmented Reality (AR). However, one (1) question remained unanswered, which is, what is the impact of utilizing Augmented Reality in education<\/em>? Before proceeding to answer this question, lets define the AR first. Godoy (2020) defines AR as \u201cthe integration of information in digital format which includes live video on the real time environment of a certain user\u201d (Godoy, 2020, para. 1). This interactive experience \u201cuses virtual objects or data that overlap physical objects or environments to create a mixed reality\u201d (Godoy, 2020, para. 3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other words, in AR, simulated objects coexist with real-world environment to create an experience that enhances the learning opportunities. This 3-dimensional modeling is so powerful that enables the users to create and replicate anything; from the basic objects to the most complex designs that one could imagine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Going back to the initial question, can augmented reality be used in education\/classrooms? My humble opinion is that Yes! Augmented reality can certainly be valuable for teachers and educators. Even though it will bring along a series of challenges, both on the infrastructure level as well as on the process\/implementation level, but in the long run it can be quite beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s examine the learning opportunities using a few examples. Currently, we utilize two-dimensional mediums for educational purposes, but what if we introduced three-dimensional products in our teaching? For instance, how would health sciences classes benefit from AR? How would combining physical and virtual worlds impact a science teacher who is trying to explain the heart and circulatory system? How would a physical education teacher who is trying to educate kids on the muscular system benefit from AR? The answer is simple, with the introduction of augmented reality, the learning possibilities become endless and priceless. As Godoy (2020) puts it \u201cin an environment where required structure needs to be examined from all angles, anatomical learning is best performed using a tool that will show this angle (Godoy, 2020, p. 3). Godoy (2020) continues by saying that \u201cAugmented Reality is one of the best tools to show angles as the developer can easily manipulate how the augmented object will rotate and show\u201d (Godoy, 2020, p. 3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned above, I believe that Augmented Reality has positive impacts on students\u2019 learning performance and attitudes and once we overcome the infrastructure and implementation hiccups, we would see immense value in using AR. I would highly suggest that you read Godoy\u2019s (2020) paper that has been attached to this post, and watch the following short video on AR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you see the future of Augmented Reality in Education?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

References<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Godoy, C. (2020). Augmented Reality for Education: A Review. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology Volume 5 – 2020, Issue 6 – June, 5<\/em>(6), 39-45. doi:10.38124\/ijisrt20jun256<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VirQ Tech (2017, October 22). AR Chemistry Augmented Reality Education<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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