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ERIC Number: EJ983328
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 4
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-2158-0502
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Augmented Reality as a Visual and Spatial Learning Tool in Technology Education
Thornton, Timothy; Ernst, Jeremy V.; Clark, Aaron C.
Technology and Engineering Teacher, v71 n8 p18-21 May-Jun 2012
Improvement in instructional practices through dynamic means of delivery remains a central consideration to technology educators. To help accomplish this, one must constantly utilize contemporary and cutting-edge technological applications in attempts to provide a more beneficial learning experience for students. These technologies must simultaneously relate to course concepts while engaging and exciting students about technology. An emerging technology that has the potential to both engage and excite is augmented reality (AR ). The purpose of AR is to enhance an individual's physical and visual environments. This is accomplished by superimposing a three-dimensional (3-D) virtual image onto a real-world object or environment. In this article, the authors describe augmented reality as an emerging technology that necessitates strong consideration as a learning tool in the implementation of technology education curricula. (Contains 3 figures.)
International Technology and Engineering Educators Association. 1914 Association Drive Suite 201, Reston, VA 20191-1539. Tel: 703-860-2100; Fax: 703-860-0353; e-mail: itea@iteaconnect.org; Web site: http://www.iteaconnect.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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