XR Guru | Educational Solutions

Only a decade ago, using technologies like Augmented Reality (AR) was expensive, and the market was devoid. However, many of us got to experience AR technology first-hand, thanks to games like Pokémon Go and social media apps like Snapchat . But the potential of AR is not confined to one field. AR technology can transform many industries, including education. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, digitized education has taken over traditional learning, and more institutions have started to explore AR solutions to enhance the learning experience, making it fun and engaging. The global market for AR in education is growing and is projected to reach $41.8 billion by 2027, according to a report issued by researchandmarkets.com In this article, we highlight some of the key benefits of incorporating AR in education. 1. Immersive Learning Environment Retaining the learner’s attention is one of the key hurdles in conventional education. However, interactive, gamified AR educational content can ...

The last decade has seen a steady proliferation of Extended Reality (XR) technology. While Augmented Reality was made popular by Pokémon Go, virtual reality device makers like Oculus, Quest, Vive, and Microsoft helped make VR popular and available to a large segment of the population. Virtual Reality had traditionally been associated with entertainment. But the evergreen education market has been seeing a steady influx of VR in learning systems over the past decade. With a plethora of mobile applications and games being available now, it is high time that education becomes as engaging if not more than the gaming industry. The following reasons highlight how VR learning can up the game of the education industry (pun intended!) in 2022). 1. VR Can Make Education Come Alive with Experiential Learning " Experiential Learning " is a process wherein students involve themselves completely in learning their lessons by actively interacting with their lessons. Rather than gettin...