Augmented Reality (AR) is around us everywhere; you may not be aware of its presence, but your learners probably are. AR use is increasing, from CD covers to film posters; magazine adverts to food items. Companies like Marks and Spencer and even Saga now make use of the ability to add hidden content to their goods and services. The workshop will show how Augmented Reality (AR) is already used by practitioners to engage and extend learning. The session will present an opportunity to for delegates to try out educational AR resources and create a simple, AR resource. Delegates will also be signposted to further advice and guidance, as well as how to get started. The workshop will use a presentation to showcase AR use in the educational context. Delegates will hear practitioners testimony about how AR is helping them to improve learner progress and engagement. We will explore the pedagogical evidence of how AR can be used to bring about more constructive use of smart and mobile devices in education.

1. A way to engage and
empower learners?
Judy Bloxham RSC Northwest
Allen Crawford-Thomas RSC West Midlands

2. What is
Augmente
d Reality?

3. Why Augmented Reality?
Why are we
doing it?
What are
the
benefits?
Why not
use………
?
Is it used
by

4. The Pedagogy

5. The Spread of AR
images and text starting with Kendal and showing the spread
Bromley
South Staffs
Hopwood Hall
Myerscough College
City University
MMU
Manchester University, Mimas
University of East Anglia
International examples from JoyAR
(have put images together but need these to be on one slide and come in automatically)

8. Trainee teachers
Veterinary nursing
Photography
Motor vehicle/ motor sports
Animal management

9. Hopwood Hall College
Sports Science
Sports Leadership

12. Curiosity, Mystery, Intrigue

13. Mystify Learners

14. Activity 1
Consider:
Where / how AR could be used
in your context?
What areas of the curriculum
could benefit?
How might learners benefit?
What resources could be re-
purposed?
Do you have any current
technology initiatives AR
could be aligned to?
Who can you work with to
benefit from this?(eg learning
resources, tech support,
ALS)

15. Activity 2
Role - problem solving, role playing, jig-saw
building blocks, presenting arguments,
collaboration, scaffolding
Learner characteristics
How the story will be constructed -
simulation, immersion, immersion
Location - place dependent or place
independent
What will you present to the learner.
Collaborative v competitive. Pacing of
activity. Linear v non-linear
presentation. End point. Integration with
social media

16. Further Information
jb@rsc-northwest.ac.uk
a.crawford-thomas@rsc-wm.ac.uk
Publications
Immersive Learning Experiences through Augmented Reality, Advancing
Education Autumn 2013
http://www.naace.co.uk/2481