Augmented Reality in the real word
What to Expect
Augmented Reality is a MASSIVE topic with many specific use-cases. Our Team hails from a variety of educational contexts and after preliminary research and discussion we found ourselves most interested in HOW we might use currently available AR technologies in our teaching, designing or training.
Therefore, our approach to this topic was experimentation and exploration focusing on each of our individual, professional contexts. We agreed upon basic topics and format, then supported each other's research and exploration. The following are questions that guided our exploration:
Specifically, what are pragmatic, simple and low-cost ways I can implement AR in my work today? OR - if that pathway is not available, what is an ideal hypothetical use?
Where do I start? What's a good approach for figuring this out?
What are the risks and what are the advantages?
Choose the Order to Explore:
After the introductory pages, you will find 5 projects to explore and may review them in whatever order you prefer. There are questions and/or small activities accompanying each, culminating in our Final Thoughts page.
Join us as Explorers!
Throughout our research we've downloaded and experimented with several AR apps and curated those we found most user-friendly, free (or partially free) and with applicability to our various education contexts. If you don't mind downloading and installing to your mobile device, we ask that you choose one to try this week and explore the optional activities at the bottom of the project page.
Curated AR apps we recommend:
MakrAR - Learn more in the Elementary Project
Shapes3D - Learn more in the Elementary Project
Google Arts and Culture - Learn more in Secondary School Project
Grib3D - Learn more in Secondary School Project
MindMapAR - Learn more in Online Post Secondary Project
ARLoopa - Learn more in 'Students as Designers' and the 'Post Secondary' Projects
Menu.AR - Learn more in the Hospitality and Food Industry Project
Meet the Authors
Sheena Chan
Photo Taken With: ARLoopa
Teacher - Elementary School
Professional Experience
10+ years working as an international primary teacher
AR Experience: None
Sally Bourque
Photo Taken With: ARLoopa
Instructional Designer - Post Secondary:
Professional Experience: 8+ years working as an online instructional designer/trainer
AR Experience: None
Joëlle Ferlatte
Photo Taken With: Google Arts and Culture
Teacher - Secondary School
Professional Experience: 5+ years experience as a social science classroom teacher
AR Experience: None
Ben Coulombe
Photo Taken With: ARLoopa
Teacher - Elementary School
Professional Experience: 11 years as an international elementary classroom teacher
AR Experience: None
Sarah Ng
Photo Taken With: Instagram
Program Development Officer - Corporate Setting
Professional Experience: 7 years in Hospitality and Food Service Industry
AR Experience: None
WARNING:
When using Augmented Reality on your mobile device ALWAYS be aware and careful of what's happening around you. Make sure you are somewhere safe, particularly if you venture outside. You may want to bring a buddy to help you stay aware of your surroundings. Look UP from your device FREQUENTLY and do not try to use AR in a busy, high traffic, or distracting location.