This material presents an introduction to Augmented Reality (AR), its history, uses and architecture to build AR systems.
Type of Material:
Presentation
Recommended Uses:
This material can be used by a hole panorama of users , either individuals, classrooms , self interest groups or individuals who are interested to just understand what augmented reality is all about.
Technical Requirements:
Internet connection
PC, tablet, mobile device
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The materials aims to educate learners on the basic concepts of augmented reality and theoretically explains how Ar systems can be designed , developed and delivered. The course tries to answer the following questions: -What is AR? -When and where did AR begin? -Why is AR increasing in importance today? -What are the building blocks of AR-enabled systems? -What are the AR ecosystem segments? -How are AR experiences designed, published and delivered? -How to get started with mobile AR?
Target Student Population:
This material can be used by a hole panorama of users , either individuals, classrooms , self interest groups or individuals who are interested to just understand what augmented reality is all about. Best used by students of computer science and mobile and internet application developers.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
No previous skills needed.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
Concepts presented in simple language. Good visual aids that help to understand abstract knowledge. It also include examples of practical applications of AR.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
It gives clear, easy to understand explanation of AR. As it is a video presentation it can be used in various learning settings, individual learning or in-class discussions. It is widely available as it is available on YouTube.
Concerns:
The pace might be too fast for newcomers to AR. The knowledge is only suitable for introduction. The video is not annotated, so its difficult to know in which part of the presentation is particular information located.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
Available anywhere. The audio and visual aids are good. As it is hosted in YouTube, users might be familiar with the interface and controls already. The most outstanding feature is that the material can be understood by even a layman who has no previous idea about AR.
Concerns:
It is not accesible offline.
Creative Commons:
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