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Augmented Reality entered our classrooms and it is here to stay. The question is about application of technology to support the needs of a teachers and increase interest in learning for students. Any instrument without proper and thoughtful application can be useless as well as can bring a lot of benefits when used correctly.
Dr. Peter Hughes about how AR transports kids where they can’t be otherwise. Augmented Reality is known as a tool that can help to enter imagination without leaving classroom settings. AR can help in different subjects learning as well as can be used for field trips. It can reduce costs of the trips and organization process. With the help of AR teacher can bring his/her students to visit different continents and even planets.
The limit can be only imagination and imagination can be well developed with the help of Augmented Reality. Any non-tech savvy teacher can start using this emerging technology with an app on a mobile device and this is the beauty of it. There is no special equipment needed, just fantasy of ready to go tool application. Let’s watch the interview with Dr.Peter Hughes who shares his experinecs with Augmented Reality.
About Interview Guest
Dr. Peter Hughes is an experienced school district administrator with a demonstrated history of implementing successful educational change and innovation. Skilled in Science Education, curriculum development, STEAM initiatives, technology integration, and professional development. Life-long learner with a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership from Rutgers University.
Experience from Pre-Kindergarten through the graduate level in teaching, learning, and supervision.
Video Interview Series “AR based technology in the classroom”
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Listen to the video interview on YouTube – LINK
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