How Augmented Reality in Education Can Supplement Traditional Teaching
Augmented reality (AR) is a staple in mainstream media these days. It's impossible to turn a corner on the street, or flip through an ad on a phone without seeing an example of augmented reality technology. SnapChat, Home Depot, and Pokémon Go are all examples of AR and show the mixed uses of AR in media and marketing. These are all ways we unintentionally and unknowingly use the technology every day, whether you're a gamer, really into social media, or just want to know what paint color looks best on your kitchen walls. It's almost beginning to look like Back to the Future's version of 2015, if maybe just a little late. Media isn't the only place starting to look like the future. Augmented reality use cases span dozens of industries, and its hard to find one that wouldn't benefit from its technology. What better place to introduce it to than the world of education. Teachers can use AR to supplement traditional training methods and students can use it to enhance