Augmented Reality

What is augmented reality (AR)?

• A mobile phone that performs many of the functions of a computer, typically having a touchscreen interface, Internet access, and an operating system capable of running downloaded applications.

• A computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional image or environment that an individual can interact with by using special electronic equipment, such as a helmet with a screen inside or gloves fitted with sensors.

• A machine with a set of controls designed to provide a realistic imitation of the operation of a vehicle, aircraft, or other complex system.

• A technology allows individuals to see virtual content as appearing in the real world, and to control the virtual environment through direct, tangible interaction with objects in the physical space.

A game based on which animated franchise propelled augmented reality (AR) into the mainstream in recent years?

• Super Mario

• Pokemon

• World of Warcraft

• Fortnite

Which of the following is NOT a listed benefit of augmented reality (AR) in Education?

• Bringing Opportunities for Collaboration

• Increasing Accessibility to Educational Content

• Improving Student Academic Achievement

• Appealing to Multi-Modal Learning

Augmented reality (AR) provides features that are...

• Highly visual, interactive, and three-dimensional

• Collaborative, virtual, and simulated

• Computer-generated, sensory, and entirely virtual

• Auditory, immersive, and cost-efficient

Augmented reality (AR) combines the best elements of virtual reality (VR) and computer-based environments to create the best possible type of collaborative environment?

• True

• False

How many level does AR have?

• 9

• 4

• 3

• 2

Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are the same?

• True

• False

What are the 4 difficulties in using augmented reality (AR) in education?

• Lack of content-creation tools, investment costs, technology learning curves, limited research

• Digital divide, limited funding, limited research, functionality issues

• Access to resources, lack of flexibility, lack of interpersonal connections, investment costs

• Investment costs, functionality issues, digital divide, lack of content-creation tools