Augmented reality, STEM and remote learning

Presenter: Danai Korre, Andrew Sherlock

Session Description

Augmented reality can enhance teaching more than a textbook. The advancing technology of AR allows for interactions between real objects and virtual objects to allow for better understanding of complex geometries. By using AR, students can experience and interact with the objects or procedures in detail, simply using a smartphone, tablet, or AR glasses. This makes AR highly effective when teaching geometric and spatial concepts, often found in science, technology, engineering, and math. This workshop introduces participants to educational augmented reality. We present augmented reality as a teaching technique with pertinent focus on remote and social distanced learning. Participants receive handouts describing techniques and worksheets for suggesting new areas of application. The workshop proceeds in one session in which we: present applications of augmented reality in higher education; practice using the EdAR application software; and critique in small groups. Further information is at: https://edar.online/

Intended audience:
Higher Education educators who are interested in educational technology and enhancing teaching with augmented reality

Materials provided:
Each participant receives both a paper and electronic copy of (1) detailed
handouts to be used during the workshop, (2) descriptions of the experiences
that will be presented written, (3) scenarios and questions used during the small group critique portions of the
session. Participants will also receive a trial copy of the EdAR software and based on availability, 3D printed models.