This demo will look at how augmented reality can be used as an entryway to learning, not just as a simple overlay of video content. Augmented reality platforms have come a long way in the last three years and now offer far more interactivity options through simple drag and drop interfaces. Examples were showcased to show how the technology can potentially be used. Advice was available on the range of platforms for development and their suitability for you. Selecting the correct platform for development is an important step on the route to effective deployment of the technology.

2. Augmented reality
as an entryway to
learning experiences
Judy Bloxham, Jisc,
Training consultant

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» Why are we doing it?
» What are the benefits?
» Why not use………?
» Is it used by educators?
Why use Augmented Reality?
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4. Pedagogy
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Maths on refectory drink coasters
Walsall College

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Ownership by learners
Bedford College

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Relating to theory
Hopwood Hall College

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Learners as creators
Myerscough College

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Shrewsbury College
Ofsted good practice
Shrewsbury College Learning and Skills Ofsted Report June 2014
Hair & Beauty
students use
‘augmented reality’
technology, to access
video coaching
College staff have made
very good progress in
pioneering the use of an
innovative application
of ‘augmented reality’
Students benefit from the college’s
‘augmentedreality’technology
whereby they can enhance their
learning, for example, through
viewing newspaper articles on age
discriminationin health care, and video
clips demonstrating a child’s view
from a pushchairof a busyhigh street

10. In the beginning
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» AR provided ‘overlay’
› Passive experience
› Made the invisible – visible
› Limited user engagement
› Gimmick
Evolving technology

11. Now
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» AR is an ‘entryway’
› Interactive experience
› Contextualised and relevant
› Links to ‘big data’
› Makes the visible – invisible
› Platform simplification
› Users are creators
Evolving technology
Brickwork AR at South Staffordshire College

12. AR = amazing relevance
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13. Publications
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Further information
» Immersive learning experiences
throughAugmented Reality
› AdvancingEducationAutumn 2013
› naace.co.uk/2481
» AugmentedReality foreducation
› goo.gl/LKMu0j
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14. Find out more…
Contact…
Except where otherwise noted, this
work is licensed under CC-BY-NC-ND
Judy Bloxham
Jisc, training consultant
judy.bloxham@jisc.ac.uk
Jisc.ac.uk