Augmented Reality:

A Better Learning Experience

Poonsri Vate-U-Lan, B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D.

7th International Conference on eLearning for

Knowledge-Based Society, Dec 16-17, 2010 Bangkok

The best way to predict the future is to invent it.

Alan Kay

Agenda of the presentation

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Introduction to AR in Education What is it in general and particular in education?

Definition of AR in Education Sharing some commons and specific term for educational purposes

Gadgets for Interacting with AR The way to explore and enjoy AR

AR Statistics Report regarding to the use of AR

• Assistant Program Director, Ph.D. in eLearning Methodology

• Doctor of Education from RMIT, Australia

• International Visiting Scholar, Brock University, Canada

• Translator of Don’t make me think! And

• Author of CourseBuilder for DreamWeaver

Poonsri Vate-U-Lan, Ed.D.

QR stands for Quick Response

AR stands for Augmented Reality

Something similar but not the same

• QR • AR

Hand Gesture and Speech Recognition

At bookscomealive.co.uk

prepare to be amazed

Introduction How many of you use Augmented Reality?

People’s reaction to AR for the 1st time… AR looks cool, but is anybody actually using it?

Simple AR will be widespread

within 2-3 years

Emerging Technology Hype Cycle - Explained

2010 – Emerging Technology Hype

AR reached its peak in 2010

A Simple Definition

Augmented Reality (AR) is a superimposed

illusion of an interactive 3 dimensional

environment or multimedia such as an

image, a text, sound and movie on the

computer screen when a camera of a device

which already installed the software tracks a

marker in reality by (Radio Frequency

Identification, RFID). (Vate-U-Lan, 2010).

How does the off-line augmented reality work?

http://www.bookscomealive.co.uk/

Esquire's Augmented Reality Issue: A Tour

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGwHQwgBzSI

How does the on-line augmented reality

work?

• Internet mode: Adobe Flash Player10 is installed on the computer

• The marker is tracked and co-ordinated content (2D, 3D, video, text, etc.) are superimposed over the image

• The tracking system follows the movement of the marker and plays animation accordingly

• It is possible to see the 3D content from 360 degrees by turning the marker in front of the camera.

Source: Total immersion (2010)

Smart Grid Augmented Reality

About a marker 1. Something on the top of a

marker means turn off.

2. A marker can work on skin,

cloth and should print on the

normal paper, not a glossy

paper.

3. Colour or black and white of

marker is does not a matter. This

turns the new era of publishing.

4. AR also work in a markerless

environment.

Source Horsey (2010)2, NFIFTYFIVE.com (2010)3

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Augmented Reality displays overlay computer-

generated graphics onto the real world

Source: Alhadef (2007)

Augmented Reality engaging people in

Serious Games

Source: Alhadef (2007)

Cathedral of Learning in AR

November 11, 2010. Brother Bancha Saenghiran, is holding the Augmented Reality of the Cathedral of Learning. Standing next to him is Prof. Dr. Srisakdi Charmonman.

Museum and Dormitory in AR

November 11, 2010, Brother Bancha Saenghiran, is holding the Augmented Reality of the Museum and Dormitory. Standing next to him is the smiling Prof. Dr. Srisakdi Charmonman

AR Medical Training Through Visualization

A physician can directly see inside a patient, using augmented reality (AR).

(Alhadef, (2007) as cited in Kiyokawa, 2002).

GE Healthcare, AR at the exhibition

AuReaTV (2010, Dec 10)

Interactive educational AR medical App.

Source: Finley (2010)

BMW Augmented Reality

• Innovative cars, Innovative service

• The future is about seeing more.

Bavarian Motor Works (2010)

Volkswagen Uses X-Ray Vision In Training

Eurotuner (November 30, 2010)

BBC R&D Augmented Reality

ARIUX Bring book to live

• Multiple languages design for AR on Alien book

Augmented Reality for Tourist Experience

Virtualvacay.com (2010)

AR assists, a customer to see what inside LEGO box.

3D pop up book creator at Zooburst.com

Do you have a webcam on any of your computers, or do you plan to have one within 6 months? (307 Votes)

AR Statistics

Source: Szymczyk, (2010)

AR POLLS – DO YOU HAVE A WEBCAM

AR POLLS – BROWSER PLUG-IN Would you view an online Augmented Reality experience if it required you to download and install an Internet Browser plug-in other than Flash? (256 Votes)

AR Statistics

Source: Szymczyk, (2010)

Gadgets for interacting with AR

AR contact lens

infoniac.com (2010)

Head Mounted Display (HMD)

Source: inition.co.uk (2010)

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AR Gloves and Glasses

Monson-Haefel (2009)

“Augmented reality will truly change

the way we view the world.”

Alhadef (2007)

For additional information

Please visit https://sites.google.com/site/drpoonsri/home/augmentedreality