Augmented Reality: What are the basics and how can it be used in the educational sector using iPads or Android devices

1. Augmented Reality and Education –
A teachers’ thoughts
AR stands for Augmented Reality, it “is a live, direct or indirect, view of a
physical, real-world environment whose elements are augmented (or
supplemented) by computer-generated sensory input such as
sound, video, graphics or GPS data”
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augmented_reality).
I find the concept exciting and I am personally looking forward to the potential
use within the education department. I use several AR apps and my students are
highly responsive.
I have designed this presentation to share with you some of the ways AR is being
used in the community, how it can be used in the classroom and future
possibilities.
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2. What is Augmented Reality (AR)?
Common Craft provide a good
introduction on YouTube.
Here is the link:
http://www.pinterest.com/pin
/404268504021813293/
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3. AR IKEA Catalogue
AR is becoming more common with
advertising. Have you see the IKEA
catalogue. Here is a link to a YouTube clip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPfUN
4ffssU
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4. Matt Mills: Image recognition
that triggers augmented reality
Here is the link to a TED video which is
amazing to watch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frrZ
bq2LpwI
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5. Word Lens
This is one of the first AR apps which I was introduced to. You can see the
world in your language, instantly translate printed words using your built-in
video camera, in real time!
For iPad it is free but language packs need to be purchased separately from within the app.
For Android you can download a free demo but it will then cost you $AUS4.99.
Here is the link to a YouTube demonstration. I think it is worth watching, even just for
interest purposes! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2OfQdYrHRs
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6. Zoo Burst
Zoo Burst allows you to create your own pop- out books online or
via an app. Zoo Burst gives you the chance to make your own 3D
pop- up books.
Zoo books is available for iPad for free or online at
http://www.zooburst.com/ .
I have not used this with one of my classes yet. However, my daughter found it easy
and creative to use.
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7. Daqri App
The Daqri app is a portal to a vibrant world of 4D augmented
reality experiences. According to their website “DAQRI is the
world’s leading augmented reality developer, providing custom
software and creative solutions to clients across a broad spectrum
of industries. We help businesses leverage the latest innovations
in computer-human interaction.
From an educators point of view, this is something
exciting to keep an eye on for the future. Here is a
link to a YouTube clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNC9TDJBFvA
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8. Spacecraft 3D
This is one of my favourite AR apps because it is in alignment with
Year 3 an Year 5 Science (Primary Connections) units. The app is
free to download for iPad and Android. You will need to download
the AR card for free but the one AR card will allow your device to
read multiple space crafts.
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9. ColAR Mix App
Primary students love this AR app. You need to download the
colouring sheets, ask students to colour in the sheets an the
augment them using your iPad or Android device.
Of all the paid AR apps, this is the one
that I recommend the most.
Approximately $3.00, less than a cup of
coffee!
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10. AR Alphabet
This is another awesome AR app. The app is available for iPad and
Android. I like the alphabet app because you can print off the AR
cards for free, laminate them and then integrate them within your
literacy rotation groups. There are also dinosaurs for free and
planets (paid).
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11. String
String is a free AR app which brings characters to life. Once you
have downloaded the app, you will need to print the AR cards
from their site in order for the AR to happen. You will see a
dragon, Proto (a green three eyed character), Scrawl and a
sneaker come to life.
Here is a link a YouTube demonstration:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCEHIkJanm4
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12. Have you heard about Google glasses?
Project Glass is a research and development
program by Google to develop an augmented
reality head-mounted display (HMD). Project Glass
products would display information in smartphonelike format hands-free and could interact with the
Internet via natural language voice commands.
What do you think? Here is a YouTube video link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c6W4CCU9
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13. Google glasses?
Or will it be more like this: YouTube video link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwModZm
OzDs
Please note, this is intended for humour only, I
do not promote any negative aspects of the
product nor is the video based on any evidence
of misuse of the product.
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14. Or, what about this…
Window to the world YouTube clip
link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d
l9eqdZpvJU
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