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- Title
Augmented Reality as a Visual and Spatial Learning Tool in Technology Education.
- Authors
Thornton, Timothy; Ernst, Jeremy V.; Clark, Aaron C.
- Abstract
The article discusses technologies related to course concepts for engaging and exciting students focusing on augmented reality (AR). It is mentioned that AR as a visual and spatial learning tool has the potential for engaging and exciting students while learning. It includes the definition by a leading expert in AR, Ronald T. Azuma as "the user to see the real world, with virtual objects superimposed upon or composited with the real world." It mentions the expectations related to AR becoming the main user interface in the 21st century. It mentions the availability of several AR software packages for use in the classroom which can be downloaded by the teacher mentioning the AR Sights webpage. Advantages for engineering design graphics is mentioned.
- Subjects
AUGMENTED reality; EDUCATIONAL technology; ENGINEERING design education; SCIENCE education; ENGINEERING education; AZUMA, Ronald T.; CLASSROOMS; USER interfaces; LEARNING; TECHNOLOGY education; EQUIPMENT &; supplies; COMPUTER software
- Publication
Technology & Engineering Teacher, 2012, Vol 71, Issue 8, p18
- ISSN
2158-0502
- Publication type
Article