AUGMENTED REALITY
Tim Cook
Apple Inc. CEO
Learn to use the leading apps, software integrations and technologies for digital teaching & learning integrations.
WHY AR / XR?
AR and XR technologies are transforming the education sector by creating immersive, interactive learning experiences. They bridge the gap between theory and practice, enabling students to explore complex concepts in 3D, simulate real-world scenarios, and engage in collaborative problem-solving. From visualising and overlays of historical landmarks to experimenting in augmented science labs, or creating life scale product designs, these tools cater to diverse learning styles, making lessons more engaging and memorable.
Integrating AR and XR prepares students for a tech-driven future, fostering critical 21st-century skills like creativity, innovation, and adaptability. Transform your classroom with these cutting-edge tools and unlock a new dimension of learning.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
Augmented Reality (AR) enhances the physical world by overlaying digital data, images, or interactive content. Remember the phenomenon of Pokémon Go? Chances are, your students do! This popular game seamlessly integrates AR into everyday life, demonstrating its potential for engaging and interactive experiences. Today, AR is reshaping fields like education, marketing, design, storytelling, and cinema, bringing new layers of creativity and interactivity to these domains.
Virtual Reality (VR), on the other hand, immerses users in fully digital environments, shutting out the physical world. While AR overlays digital elements onto the real world—typically via smartphones, tablets, or smart glasses—VR creates entirely artificial spaces. Tools like the Happy Atoms chemistry set exemplify AR in education, allowing students to explore molecular interactions through a blend of physical models and app-based digital enhancements.
With cutting-edge advancements in software and hardware, such as Adobe. SketchUp, Microsoft HoloLens, Autodesk, and Graphisoft, AR and VR are becoming indispensable in modern classrooms. They empower educators and students to visualise concepts, collaborate innovatively, and build essential 21st-century skills, making these technologies a cornerstone of future-focused education.
HOW WILL YOU FEEL?
Our highly rated AR training workshops empowers educators to gain immersive, hands-on experience with this technology. These workshops are designed to build confidence and expertise in integrating practical applications into your teaching, across a variety of topics:
- Engineering and Spatial Skills: Explore architectural visualization, interior design, and layout techniques using industry-leading 3D modeling tools like Unity, SketchUp, Autodesk and Adobe.
- Training and e-Learning: Dive into real-world applications of VR and AR in fields such as healthcare, mining, and simulation-based learning.
- Storytelling, Media, and the Arts: Create compelling, immersive experiences through 360° video and other innovative tools.
- Design Thinking in 3D: Master the integration of design concepts, prototyping, mood boards, and immersive activities to bring creative ideas to life.
This is just the beginning! Best of all, our training is fully tailored to align with your institution's pedagogy and educational objectives, ensuring the perfect fit for your unique needs. Unlock the potential of immersive learning today!
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