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Trends in Educational Technology: Augmented Reality

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Augmented Reality in Education is a hot topic right now due to diverse learners and the need to create learning tools that increase engagement and allow ALL students to show content knowledge. Please review my presentation which outlines Augmented Reality, how it can impact education, implications for special education, and several apps that can be used in ANY classroom!  Feel free to drop by the comment section to provide your own input and experiences with AR in the classroom!




Applications Not Discussed in Presentation:
Photo Credit: Book Widgets




Resources:

  • Book Widgets: This is an article that goes over in detail the ten Augmented Reality Apps that are highlighted in the above picture.  The article is entitled, 10 Fun Augmented Reality Apps For Teachers to Use in the Classroom. 
  • E Learning Industry: This is the E Learning Industry article discussed in the presentation that highlights the impact of Augmented Reality in the Classroom.  This is a great resource for educational technology and how to use it in the classroom!
  • E Learning Industry: This is another E Learning Industry article that goes over the impact of Augmented Realty for Special Education.  This is a great read and has some embedded resources! This would be a great article to go over if you wanted to incorporate AR into your school!
  • Special Ed Tech News: This is another article that highlights implications for special education in relation to Augmented Reality.  It dives deeper into inclusion and how AR impacts students with transition, behavior, engagement, and independence.











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