Education 2.0 & 3.0

"Augmented reality (augmented reality) in education is not a new subject, but it is an area that is being increasingly discussed and explored, and for an excellent reason. New developments have made augmented reality more accessible than ever before, blurring the lines between the physical and digital world."

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"Augmented Reality (AR) has exploded in the past few years, mainly due to the easy access provided by our mobile devices. Digital images once reserved for high-cost headsets are now seen through the camera on our phones and tablets. And thanks to Pokemon Go and Snapchat filters, we’re finally witnessing the use of AR on a mass scale."

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By: Katrina Youdale - Learn more about the introduction of AR technology in Kindergarten and the advantages for both teachers and young learners.

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"While the concept of “on-demand” eLearning is not new to Instructional Designers, the use of Augmented Learning (or AL) is fast catching currency within learning content creation circles. For those of us who are new to this concept, augmented learning is a technique that helps Instructional Designers adapt learning environments to a particular learner. In this article, we will talk about Augmented Learning (AL) and look at some use cases and tips for augmented success."

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"While his students work in collaborative groups, Mr. Jacobs reviews recent achievement data for each student. He’s looking to see how students answered questions on each objective for their last curriculum-based assessment, but he’s nowhere near his computer or a printout. Instead, Mr. Jacobs is wearing smart glasses. The data is right in front of his eyes. His glasses also audio- and video-record, display texts messages from parents and colleagues, and allow for Internet navigation. Transition to augmented reality will become seamless"

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For teachers who have always wanted to use augmented reality (AR)—tech that overlays content on top of the real world—but haven’t had the chance to explore it, Jaime Donally has heard you.

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