How can AR be used in the Education industry?

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Augmented Reality

Various industries use Augmented Reality in order to engage their consumers in an innovative way of buying, gaming, training and more. We all remember the infamous Pokémon Go, with millions of people glued to their phones hunting down 3D Pokémon in real-time. 

Essentially AR technology allows you to explore the world around us in a new and interactive digitalized way. Teachnology is present in classrooms into the educational sector and reasearchers prove that AR can help in the development of kid’s education. There are various ways to utilize AR with learning and many benefits for students, no matter how they enjoy assimilating new information. And it’s pretty easy to access and use. If you are still unsure as to what AR technology is, you can visit Cleverbook’s Blog and @Clever_Books to learn more. 

The Why

Firstly, teachers use AR technology to improve students’ engagement and retention rate, allowing them to access knowledge differently and allows them to explore this knowledge through an interactive lesson. It’s no longer a one-dimensional way of presenting, but a two-dimensional learning experience that expands teaching techniques.  

Furthermore, it can help develop future skills by allowing students to explore the knowledge and collaborate with other students. Having innovative ways to learn can help build essential skills like problem solving, communication and creativity. It can also help spark their curiosity for things they maybe hadn’t thought about before, allowing them to have a wide range of subjects to explore.

 The How

Additionally, when we use a combination of traditional and digital resources, like Cleverbook’s world map for Geography or the Geometry printable shapes. With CleverBooks Augmented Reality applications you can also access curriculum-based activities for K12 STEM education: where students can explore, create and collaborate in a digital space by making the lesson literally ‘pop to life’. This is presented by an innovative environment called the Augmented Classroom.

Furthermore, experts say that this trend will hardly disappear in the future and that now technology is becoming an essential part of education, whether you use it in class or remotely. This is another important aspect of AR technology in the education sector, because it allows for educators and learners to access knowledge and connect from every part of the world. We at Cleverbooks also believe that AR technology can enrich kids’ educational experiences and help improve their learning skills, while at the same time developing essential skills for the future.