Go to any of the big L&D conferences or trade shows and you’ll hear buzz and conversation about virtual reality, augmented reality, and 360 video. It often uses other inputs such as wands to allow for interaction through simulated touch or tool use. MORE

In today's 10Q interview, Helen answers questions about her philosophy on learning, social media and her current projects in higher education, including alternate reality games: Who are you? What is an Alternate Reality Game (ARG)? We are fortunate to have many innovators in education. MORE

The use of augmented reality as an interface has mostly been gimmicky. Perhaps the only other AR based apps that have made equal sense are the augmented reality browsers. Future Technology augmented reality Augmented Reality App Ghost Guitar MORE

Here are resources from my talk at The Pennsylvania College of Technology for their workshop “Designing a Digital Future” Combining Art, Creativity and Industrial Simulations: Game-Based Tools for Learning and Instruction. Here is a great example of augmented reality. MORE

E-learning professionals have discovered learning can be enhanced by ‘immersing’ learners in a self-contained, simulated environment; helping them learn by experiencing. Simulations: These are used to incorporate the concept of ‘learning by doing’ and offer experiential learning. MORE

Scott is the Co-founder & CMO of Explore Engage , a digital media company that is attracting serious attention for its augmented reality eyewear. Is augmented reality worth the hype? (3:54). I was impressed with the examples of augmented reality cited by Scott. MORE

According to Cook-Greuter, “it refers to how we see the world through new eyes, how we change our interpretations of experience and how we transform our views of reality. In neither of the cases above was the learner’s workplace simulated on screen. MORE

Virtual or Augmented Reality. Video games and simulated learning content have expanded into the world of virtual reality. In virtual reality, a learner enters an enclosed environment. Think of what you could do with an eLearning course using augmented reality! MORE

I recently wrote a white paper on the topic of augmented and virtual reality in adult education; I’ve also written a blog post on the topic here. Download AR and VR Augment Your Learning to discover how virtual reality and augmented reality will be used to change the face of eLearning. MORE

Augmented Reality would also play an important role in sophisticated advanced performance support systems. Games (and simulations) will become integral part of workplace learning. MORE

For all the new advances in technology (like virtual and augmented reality, simulations, and artificial intelligence), we still see far too much information dump and knowledge test. MORE

What’s so great about augmented learning anyway? Yes, augmented learning is all that and more: enhanced learner experience and achievement. Before you scroll down to see how long this article is, (and whether this is worth your time), know that augmented learning is here to stay. MORE

Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that embeds multimedia web elements and graphics into real objects. The first virtual reality (VR) and AR system is credited to Ivan Sutherland. Virtual reality works as a computer-generated simulation of the real world, hence its name. MORE

Scripting effective video scenarios - Spicy Learning , August 13, 2010 In this day and age, we see videos played out to introduce learners to the learning objectives of the course, to show them a simulated problem-solving scenario that they can identify with, or even to relate previous learner experience. Augmented Reality (12). AR mobile quest part 1: first steps taken for mobile augmented reality with Android phone , August 2, 2010. MORE

The latest technology poised to make an impact in today’s business world is Augmented Reality. What is Augmented Reality, or AR? Title: How can Augmented Reality be a Benefit to Corporate Training? MORE

Virtual reality has clear benefits for the learner. But many learning leaders will want to walk before they run into VR and augmented reality. Consider the following three simulations and how they enable on-the-job learning. MORE

It works to make the real virtual, and uses virtual to simulate reality. That being said for the humor, let’s explore how augmented reality can be used for technology based learning, such as e-learning and m-learning. can benefit from augmented reality programs. MORE

By now you’ve probably heard about the recent emergence of consumer-ready virtual reality (VR) technology. While game developers are leading the way in exploring VR’s potential, many learning designers see virtual reality as a revolutionary tool for accelerating skill acquisition. MORE

And, that is a demand that is influencing organizations – large, medium and small enterprises – to evaluate the latest trends, technologies, and tools that would make this a reality. Virtual Reality VR learning VR technology MORE

In the area of competency building, mobile devices are and will continue to play the important role of augmenting training beyond the classroom. Augmented Reality for mobiles. Augmented Reality is already making big waves. MORE

International Conference on Virtual and Augmented Reality Simulations. Australasian Simulation Congress. Sydney is evidently the place to be for e-learning pro’s who are keen to develop their knowledge and skills this year. MORE

AR (Augmented Reality)- Augmented reality is the integration of digital information with the user’s environment in real time. Google glass is an example of an augmented reality product. eLearning has always been on the forefront of innovation. MORE

Wicked, Cool Example of Augmented Reality. While attending the Enterprise Learning Conference & Expo today, I saw an example of the use of augmented reality as created by BMW. Reply Delete Do you need to augment your reality? Check out this very cool blog post from MinuteBio about how BMW is using augmented reality. [.] The Johns Hopkins Medicine Simulation Center. Wicked, Cool Example of Augmented Reality. MORE

Wearable computers are the means and augmented reality is the interface between what we know to be the real world and the so called virtual world. Augmented reality (AR) although still in its infancy if we consider its spread, promises to set high standards of connectivity for the not so distant future. How augmented reality affects business training. Despite all the hype surrounding AR and augmented learning , these concepts are not yet mainstream. MORE

Experiential learning through 3D Simulations leveraging the potential of tablet devices: Since native apps allow for greater interactivity, they are the preferred delivery method for experiential learning. MORE

The term ‘mobile’ doesn’t just mean the use of mobile phones, but include a whole host of technologies associated with their use – Augmented reality, augmented virtuality, sensor driven technologies (GPS, compass, accelerometer) coupled with an increasing aware and connected objects in the environment (one that IPv6 will help with) mean new ways to interact with and learn about the world. Future Learning eLearning Learning Learning Games Mobile Learning Simulations MORE

This brilliant use of geo-location-based virtual and augmented reality gaming offers intriguing insights into the future of learning. It’s a crude form of “augmented reality,” or AR, which is a lens that superimposes digital graphics over the world around you. MORE

I have seen a couple of applications of complex corporate tradeoffs being fashioned into a game-like simulation. I see learning like that; we will always have traditional classrooms and we’ll have mobile learning, flipped classrooms, learning via alternative reality, learning via an apprenticeship. World of Classcraft is an educational augmented-reality multiplayer role-playing game. MORE

Simulations. This can be followed by a simulation where the learner is required to choose the steps involved in the CPR. For every wrong step, feedback is provided and a guided simulation shows the correct procedure. Augmented Reality. MORE

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The Johns Hopkins Medicine Simulation Center. Last week, I had the pleasure of touring the Johns Hopkins Medicine Simulation Center. This is a training center that uses numerous types of simulations - everything from live actors to mannequin and online sims. eLearning Cyclops. MORE

Technology is used to convey reality through the virtual medium and simulated environments. Having said that how do emerging technologies, such as augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR), beef up technology-based learning? MORE

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Augmented reality (AR), as defined by the infallible Wikipedia, is a live, direct or indirect, view of a physical, real-world environment whose elements are augmented by computer-generated sensory input such as sound, video, graphics or GPS data. Introduction to AR. MORE

Is virtual reality defined by the tech or the experience? Could reading a good story be a low tech virtual reality experience? If you have yellow sticky notes stuck all over your computer monitor, has that augmented your computing experience? Augmented Reality in the Enterprise. MORE

Virtual reality and augmented reality are two popular buzzwords in the e-learning world. What is Virtual Reality (VR)? Virtual reality or VR is the term for a three dimensional, computer generated environment which a person can explore and interact with. MORE

“Augmented reality” might bring to mind the habits of baby boomers using chemicals, and the World War Two generation using alcohol, to create conditions where they see things that are not really there. This is not what we mean by augmented reality in training. MORE