Augmented reality + elearning: There is NO Kill Switch for the Awesomeness! nov 2015

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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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
11/9/15http://gandrewpage.info/projects/ar-book 2

X-Box Kinect
2010

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.”
Source: http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/A/Augmented_Reality.html 11/9/15http://gandrewpage.info/projects/ar-book 4

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?

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

Link:
http://elearningindustry.com/augmented-
future-elearning-augmented-reality-
elearning
An Augmented Future

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

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.
Source: http://www.augmentedrealitytrends.com/ar-app/google-translate.html11/9/15http://gandrewpage.info/projects/ar-book 9

Microsoft Hololens - 2016
http://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-hololens/en-us

 https://www.edsurge.com/news/2015-11-02-how-to-
transform-your-classroom-with-augmented-reality
Photo taken at the Industrial
Technology Center,
Savannah Technical College,
Savannah, GA
http://www.savannahtech.edu
~Special thanks to Professor
Stephen Hopkins
More info:

Source: http://daqri.com/
& http://daqri.com/project/anatomy-4d/

Transformative Learning
Link: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2015-11-02-how-to-
transform-your-classroom-with-augmented-reality

Examples of AR

Augmented Reality e-
Book
3-D Pop-up Book
Link to Alaska e-book
iTunes Zooburst App link

Link: http://www.gandrewpage.info/ar-book/

Active Learning

“ We participate, therefore we are!”
~John S. Brown, Minds on Fire, Educause

Text, Sound, Cross-curricular, social
constructivist, project-based learning

AYP?
“Hands on….Minds on!”
Source: http://zooburst.com

Facilitating the
construction
of knowledge

Library of AR Reusable
Learning Objects (RLO’s)
Source: https://studio.aurasma.com/home 11/9/15http://gandrewpage.info/projects/ar-book 22

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

Link: http://www.sketchup.com/education 11/9/15http://gandrewpage.info/projects/ar-book 24

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,

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

Real or Virtual?
G. Andrew Page, Ph.D.
http://gandrewpage.info
gapage@gmail.com
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