Augmented Reality in Education: An Exploration and Analysis of Currently Available Educational Apps
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.56198/gph3z358Keywords:
Augmented Reality, AR, Educational apps, AR apps, Mobile learning, Educational ARAbstract
This article explores the state of available educational Augmented Reality (AR) Augmented Reality technologies are becoming much more stable and reliable, and their use in commercial settings has expanded rapidly over the past few years. Educational applications of AR technology are lagging behind, however. Using a scale designed to categorize the educational purpose and function of given technologies, this article describes a process for evaluating the educational power and intent of the AR apps that have been developed. Further, this article lays out conclusions about the relative strengths and weaknesses of the educational AR offerings as they currently stand. Special emphasis is placed on discussing the barriers that commonly stand in the way of developing and deploying effective AR apps, the features of“good” educational AR apps, and the lessons that can be drawn from the relatively few AR implementations that go beyond the most rudimentary levels of educational usability.
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