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Augmented Reality Technology in the Classroom: Where are we
Now and What's Next?
Index
 Introduction
 How is Augmented Reality Used in Education?
 How to Teach with Augmented Reality
 Limitations of AR in Education
 How to Train and Supervise Employees with Augmented
Reality
 Final Words: The Future of AR in Education
Introduction
Augmented reality technology has become a popular tool for introducing new concepts and activities, as
well as an effective way to supplement regular learning. AR is not a new concept; however, it has begun
to gain traction in recent years as more schools and educators adopt the technology into their
curriculum.
AR is used in different fields and still looks alien to a lot of professionals. Thus, it is important to
understand where we are right now with AR and where we are headed with the technology.
Augmented reality is an extension of virtual reality. However, augmented reality is where you add virtual
elements to the real world. It’s important to understand the distinction between virtual reality and
augmented reality so that you can figure out where you’re comfortable with the technology.
The main difference between the two is that augmented reality is the integration of virtual elements to
the real world, whereas virtual reality is the use of headsets to immerse yourself in an entirely new
world. While the two terms are often used interchangeably, they are actually different.
How is Augmented Reality Used in Education?
Augmented reality in education is used in different ways. You can use the technology to supplement
traditional lessons, create brand-new lessons, and provide hands-on activities.
Augmented reality is especially useful for science and health lessons, where it supplements traditional
lessons with lab activities, animations, and other visuals.
Teachers can also use AR as a way to create brand-new lessons and activities, such as an online course or
an experience where students use an app to explore human anatomy or astronomy.
How to Teach with Augmented Reality
Augmented reality is a great way to add new learning activities and reinforce traditional lessons. For
example, students could watch a video about the science of a specific structure, such as a building or a
boat, and then use an app to add virtual objects, like digital lights or sensors, to augment the
information. This can help students feel more connected to the subject matter and reinforce the
information.
Limitations of AR in Education
One of the limitations of augmented reality is that it is often a more effective way to supplement
traditional lessons than to create completely new lessons.
Another limitation is that in order for an augmented reality lesson to be effective, students will often
need a device, like a smartphone, tablet, or laptop.
How to Train and Supervise Employees with Augmented Reality
Bringing technology into the classroom has led to a push towards using AR in training and coaching
employees. However, like in education, bringing AR into the workplace has its limitations.
Employees will likely need access to a device, such as a smartphone, to take advantage of the
technology. Thus, it is important to understand if the company has that kind of access to devices.
One issue that has arisen in this space is the potential for employees to misuse AR by creating
inappropriate content. For example, an employee could place a digital gun into a scene, where it
appears as if the gun is part of the environment.
Another issue that arises with AR is that it is not always clear how to properly supervise employees with
the technology.
Conclusion
Final Words: The Future of AR in Education
Implementing AR in industries and schools can help new employees comprehend training modules and
enhance students’ capacity to learn complex topics. If you’re planning to bring augmented reality into
training or learning curriculum, explore XR Guru.
+1 (614) 707-5225
info@holopundits.com
https://www.xrguru.com
425 Metro Place North Suite 440,
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Augmented Reality Technology in the Classroom Where are we Now and What's Next

  • 1. Augmented Reality Technology in the Classroom: Where are we Now and What's Next?
  • 2. Index  Introduction  How is Augmented Reality Used in Education?  How to Teach with Augmented Reality  Limitations of AR in Education  How to Train and Supervise Employees with Augmented Reality  Final Words: The Future of AR in Education
  • 3. Introduction Augmented reality technology has become a popular tool for introducing new concepts and activities, as well as an effective way to supplement regular learning. AR is not a new concept; however, it has begun to gain traction in recent years as more schools and educators adopt the technology into their curriculum. AR is used in different fields and still looks alien to a lot of professionals. Thus, it is important to understand where we are right now with AR and where we are headed with the technology. Augmented reality is an extension of virtual reality. However, augmented reality is where you add virtual elements to the real world. It’s important to understand the distinction between virtual reality and augmented reality so that you can figure out where you’re comfortable with the technology. The main difference between the two is that augmented reality is the integration of virtual elements to the real world, whereas virtual reality is the use of headsets to immerse yourself in an entirely new world. While the two terms are often used interchangeably, they are actually different.
  • 4. How is Augmented Reality Used in Education? Augmented reality in education is used in different ways. You can use the technology to supplement traditional lessons, create brand-new lessons, and provide hands-on activities. Augmented reality is especially useful for science and health lessons, where it supplements traditional lessons with lab activities, animations, and other visuals. Teachers can also use AR as a way to create brand-new lessons and activities, such as an online course or an experience where students use an app to explore human anatomy or astronomy.
  • 5. How to Teach with Augmented Reality Augmented reality is a great way to add new learning activities and reinforce traditional lessons. For example, students could watch a video about the science of a specific structure, such as a building or a boat, and then use an app to add virtual objects, like digital lights or sensors, to augment the information. This can help students feel more connected to the subject matter and reinforce the information. Limitations of AR in Education One of the limitations of augmented reality is that it is often a more effective way to supplement traditional lessons than to create completely new lessons. Another limitation is that in order for an augmented reality lesson to be effective, students will often need a device, like a smartphone, tablet, or laptop.
  • 6. How to Train and Supervise Employees with Augmented Reality Bringing technology into the classroom has led to a push towards using AR in training and coaching employees. However, like in education, bringing AR into the workplace has its limitations. Employees will likely need access to a device, such as a smartphone, to take advantage of the technology. Thus, it is important to understand if the company has that kind of access to devices. One issue that has arisen in this space is the potential for employees to misuse AR by creating inappropriate content. For example, an employee could place a digital gun into a scene, where it appears as if the gun is part of the environment. Another issue that arises with AR is that it is not always clear how to properly supervise employees with the technology.
  • 7. Conclusion Final Words: The Future of AR in Education Implementing AR in industries and schools can help new employees comprehend training modules and enhance students’ capacity to learn complex topics. If you’re planning to bring augmented reality into training or learning curriculum, explore XR Guru.
  • 8. +1 (614) 707-5225 info@holopundits.com https://www.xrguru.com 425 Metro Place North Suite 440, Dublin, OH 43017, USA THANK YOU Follow us