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Augmented Reality
Augmented Reality used to be a hype and a new tool but is it still so new and unknown? Most likely not because compared to 5-7 years ago the educators have at least heard of Augmented Reality and very likely have already used it in their lesson activities. K-12 Education technology is developing rapidly. It is so important to be on top of things and be aware of new technologies covering different subjects, grades as well as curricula to be able to integrate immersive teaching and learning practices in your classroom.
Multi-user in AR
Multi-user Augmented Reality gains popularity as the option for team work, meta skills development and support of leading self and others skills in the digital environment. These skills are fully in use via collaboration in Augmented Reality represented by multiple vendors and different Augmented Reality tools alike. Covering different subjects teaching with Augmented Reality gains its popularity. Additionally, there are research papers proving the efficiency of Augmented Reality for maths and geometry.
AR for Maths
Let’s have an overview of multiple Augmented Reality solutions that can be used for teaching maths and geometry.
- Geometry AR: allows users to play with different shapes and learn more about them.
- GeoGebra: this app helps you explore geometric shapes from different angles. Would be more suitable for middle to high school if utilizing full capacity.
- Shapes 3D and Merge Cube where augmented reality triggers connect to a handful of apps including Shapes 3D Geometry Drawing.
- Augmented Classroom Geometry by CleverBooks has a web-based Augmented Reality option as well as a mobile app for both Android and iOS to satisfy any classroom tech available. The app showcases Geometrical shapes and teaches basic Geometry visualization.
Conclusions
Keep in mind that lesson ideas with augmented reality are available for Augmented Reality lessons. They provide a lot of inspiration as well as ready to use lesson activities if you are short of time to prepare and want to inspire and sparkle imagination inside your maths and geometry lessons.
Teaching resources are also available for your CPD and support in using Augmented Reality for teaching and learning.