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    STEP - Introduction to Augmented Reality (AR)
    Provider   Organisational and Staff Development Unit

    Zoom taught Online Course - Augmented reality (AR) is a growing field of technology where reality is expanded and enhanced by digital elements generated by a computer.

Duration 2 sessions

Course Type Series

Booking Status Archived

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Target Audience: Teaching Staff

Augmented reality (AR) is a growing field of technology where reality is expanded and enhanced by digital elements generated by a computer. Typically, AR can be viewed using a smartphone camera or headsets, which turn everyday objects into platforms for interactive content, audio-visual and 3D graphics or into social media outlets. This technology opens a new world of immersive learning opportunities helping students understand complex structures and letting them visually connect theory with the real-life examples. Compared to virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) is more accessible and less expensive which makes it a perfect tool for all levels of education. It changes the way students interact with the real world, enhances their engagement, makes the subject content more visual and learning fun.

Through supervision of a final year student project Suzanne Faulkner of the Biomedical Engineering department has been exploring the use of AR in Higher Education and can see great potential to enhance learning and teaching in the next academic year. Suzanne has attended several of Sara’s workshops, both online and in person and can thoroughly recommend them.

Session 1 (60 min)

·         Introduction to Augmented Reality (15 min)

o   Video examples of finished projects

o   Benefits and barriers for education

o   Introduction to components of AR technology

o   Types of hardware and software used for AR

·         Introduction to AR features and effects (20 min)

o   Triggers/markers

o   Overlays and media

o   Links and social media

o   3D elements

o   Q&A

·         Practical: creation of the basic AR element (15 min)

·         Q&A, useful resources and links, sharing contacts for future collaboration (10 min)

Session 2 (60 min)

·         Recap of last session (10 min)

·         Practical activities (40 min)

o   Introduction to materials and objects available

o   Ideas and brainstorming

o   Creation of AR materials (support and demonstration available)

·         Q&A, useful resources and links, sharing contacts for future collaboration (10 min)

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DAyFDLHqVU&list=PL_8Z04IZny3yXnTK3kRA-aQERprdGivuv&index=8

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhZsmMjFZeY

 

Summary of the instructor’s qualifications

Sara Mursic has started her academic training in Croatia, at the University of Zagreb. After finishing a bachelor’s degree in Educational Rehabilitation (BA), she decided to continue her education at the University of Latvia where she acquired a master’s degree (MA) in Educational Treatment of Diversity, with distinction. Combining her academic interest for inclusive education and personal passion for innovative technology, she found herself in the development of augmented reality solutions for education. Sara is currently in her final year of the Ph.D. research programme at Edge Hill University, focusing on the implementation and engagement with augmented reality in inclusive educational settings.

 

As part of her current research project, she leads professional development training on augmented reality in education. So far, these training sessions have received great feedback from several primary schools in the UK. Apart from school-based training, Sara has been invited to facilitate these workshops at universities in Latvia, Croatia and Serbia, at numerous conferences and as a visiting academic at the North-West University in South Africa. Her work was recognised at some of the biggest national and international EdTech events, but her passion is making an impact on teachers’ everyday practice. More about her interactive materials can be found at www.AugmentedToys.org

 

*Please note that the sign in ID for both sessions will be sent to you in an email - please check spam.

 

 



Delivered By: Organisational and Staff Development Unit

Prerequisites

Attendance at both sessions is required.

Cancellation Policy

When applying for a course, you should note that there will be a £50* to your department if you cancel within 5** working days or you do not attend, and a £25 charge for cancellations/ non-attendance between 6 and 10 working days. There will be no charge for cancellation made 10 or more working days before the event. Notifications should be made to OSDU@strath.ac.uk

A department is welcome to send someone else in your place if they wish without incurring a charge, providing that person has the necessary pre-requisites for the course. In the case of courses split over more than one day, you must attend ALL parts of the course. If you fail to attend any part you will be charged as outlined above.

*This is the standard charge for cancellation or non-attendance of course of 1 days duration or less. For some courses there may be a higher cancellation charge and if this is the case you will be advised of this at the time of booking.

**Any bookings made within 10 days of the event will incur the charges as specified.