Let’s Discover How AR Is Altering eLearning
Let’s examine how AR is transforming eLearning
Amid the rise of the global pandemic [1]the education sector was massively influenced. Not only have educational institutions been temporarily closed and closed for a long period of time, but there has also been a great deal of uncertainty about the measures to be taken. As a result of the pandemic, education has changed dramatically, with a marked and natural increase in eLearning. Without a doubt, the internet and eLearning resources saved the day during the pandemic, along with the smart eLearning thinking apps that came to the rescue.
Research has shown that the rollout and implementation of eLearning has proven successful during the pandemic and has shown a positive increase in information retention. If the changes in eLearning are sure to show the positive effects of data retention, then the changes that COVID-19 has made emphatically may only be here to stay.
Before the pandemic, there was already high growth and adoption of technology and e-learning resources in the education sector. Because of this, the future of post-COVID e-learning will certainly not only include resources already in place, but also the introduction of more complex technologies to further advance the sector and provide better, enriched levels of learning. What does this mean for the future of learning?
The future of eLearning
The future of eLearning has received ambivalent perspectives worldwide. Some believe that the quick pressure and unplanned move into the room with little preparation, inadequate assistive technologies like internet bandwidth and no real training will result in poor levels of education, poor user experiences, and lower levels of personal and institutional sustainability in growth.
However, the term eLearning has been well received by others who believe that the new hybrid educational model between technology and personal development will emerge with significant benefits over the years. The integration of information technology will help accelerate education further and bring it to places it has never been before. This makes it accessible to all and an integral part of the entire education sector.
There are currently a number of technologies that can transform and revolutionize education. Many have seen the positive effects of technologies like Virtual Reality (VR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). [2].
One of the greatest technological advances that has great prospects for radical change in the sector is Augmented Reality (AR). In an effort to improve and protect the education system and help it withstand future changes such as yet another pandemic, AR technology is showing promising signs.
How AR should revolutionize eLearning
Before we can understand how effective AR can be in education, it is important to understand what AR is and how it works. AR technology is already implemented in a number of everyday things like smartphones and is a technology that creates interactive virtual experiences in a real environment.
Objects that are in the real world are enhanced by computer generated overlaid digital content and information. Over the years, AR has become increasingly popular with large technology companies.
AR can help revolutionize online learning in three important ways. It does this first by helping to create an inclusive and immersive atmosphere that will help the learner feel immersed and that will also help them retain information. The second is the ability to convey a range of information and knowledge in a creative, dynamic, and engaging way. Third, it helps create a sense of physical engagement during a time of self-isolation. Here are some implementations of AR in eLearning.
Internship for medicine
Imitation has always been a major focus in medical education, and AR can provide an incredible level of education for medical students by helping them develop various medical skills, including surgical skills, through training [3] and observation. AR glasses could be a great way to support eLearning in this way.
Big tech giants like Apple are working on smart AR glasses that help overlay virtual information in a real environment. Technologies like AR smart glasses are showing promise as statistics have shown that the eyewear market, including smart glasses, will be worth a staggering $ 210.8 billion by 2025. The level of training that smart glasses can bring means the future of eLearning can go beyond tablets and smartphones.
Working in engineering
AR training [4] Simulators can help students identify complex structures and parts, and provide a deeper, more contextual understanding of how mechanics work. AR simulations can be used to learn prototypes to reduce the cost of building physical prototypes across the industry and provide untapped training opportunities to create a safer working and learning environment.
AR will help them work more confidently through procedures in a variety of industries and enable learners to take actions similar to those they would take after graduation or learning.
Teaching with AR
AR eLearning helps teachers and tutors explain abstract concepts and random entities using 3D objects in real work with AR overlays of information. With AR, teachers can link AR learning experiences to real objects that come to life when viewed on smartphones. Students can then learn about the object by hovering over it with the mouse.
The children’s natural curiosity means this is a great way to incorporate eLearning into today’s work without having to be in the classroom. Kids can do these tasks at home with an AR app that provides them with an enriched education as they have to be in school.
The future of eLearning is undoubtedly in the hands of AR. The possibilities and possibilities that it can offer the education sector make it not only versatile, but also sought-after. Many industries have and will be changed by AR and of course future technologies. The industry has found a way to adapt and progress well beyond its own domains by paying homage to technologies like AR.
For this reason, AR in education will not only revolutionize the industry, it will also captivate and go far beyond the classroom and schools, colleges and universities.
References:
[1] COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Opportunities for the eLearning Industry
[2] Will there be a boom in augmented and VR use post-COVID?
[3] 5 Best Practices for Creating an AR Training Program in Your Organization
[4] The extended future of eLearning: Augmented Reality in eLearning
