Teaching tip: Augmented reality in the classroom

March 12, 2013

Cornerstone

Augmented Reality has been mentioned in the last couple years’ Horizon Reports for Higher Education as one of the latest upcoming technologies for education. You may have heard of new wearable technologies such as Google Glass that will bring this technology to the masses in the near future. You may have already used an AR app such as Yelp’s Monacle to help you locate nearby restaurants or businesses.

These applications and devices are fun, but how can this technology be used in education? Learn more about Augmented Reality in this week's Teaching Tip, and look for the follow-up next week for tips using Layar Creator, a simple online drag-and-drop interface. Subscribe to the RSS feed.

Teaching tip by Jennifer Moss

Deadlines:

• Grants & Awards for Innovation continue through Spring 2013 with an April 1 deadline.


• Applications for Summer iTeach 2013 are being accepted now! Deadline is May 1.