How Can I Use Augmented Reality  in My Course?

Depending on your learning objectives and goals, augmented reality can be used in a variety of ways in class.

• Students as creators – research projects, presentations
• Discovery — geolocated or target based information
• Skills Training — technical and mechanical applications
• Spatial Learning — anatomy lessons, architectural models
• Impossible Interactions — spinning molecules, brain surgery, interstellar flight
• Engaging Reading Experiences —  visualized information for use with textbook content
• Immersive multi-layered environments – historical perspectives, scavenger hunts

Considerations for Online Courses

Integrating augmented reality into an online course is an interesting challenge for instructors but could be an interesting way for students to present their work.

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Research Foundations

Akçayır, M., Akçayır, G., PektaÅŸ, H. M., & Ocak, M. A. (2016). Augmented reality in science laboratories: The effects of augmented reality on university students’ laboratory skills and attitudes toward science laboratories.  Computers in Human Behavior,  57, 334-342.

Barma, S., Daniel, S., Bacon, N., Gingras, M. A., & Fortin, M. (2015). Observation and analysis of a classroom teaching and learning practice based on augmented reality and serious games on mobile platforms.  International Journal of Serious Games,  2(2).

Martín-Gutiérrez, J., Fabiani, P., Benesova, W., Meneses, M. D., & Mora, C. E. (2015). Augmented reality to promote collaborative and autonomous learning in higher education.  Computers in Human Behavior,  51, 752-761.