Abstract

Improvement in instructional practices through dynamic means of delivery remains a central consideration to technology educators. To help accomplish this, one must constantly utilize contemporary and cutting-edge technological applications in attempts to provide a more beneficial learning experience for students. These technologies must simultaneously relate to course concepts while engaging and exciting students about technology. An emerging technology that has the potential to both engage and excite is augmented reality (AR ). The purpose of AR is to enhance an individual's physical and visual environments. This is accomplished by superimposing a three-dimensional (3-D) virtual image onto a real-world object or environment. In this article, the authors describe augmented reality as an emerging technology that necessitates strong consideration as a learning tool in the implementation of technology education curricula. (Contains 3 figures.)

Citation

Thornton, T., Ernst, J.V. & Clark, A.C. (2012). Augmented Reality as a Visual and Spatial Learning Tool in Technology Education. Technology and Engineering Teacher, 71(8), 18-21. Retrieved August 13, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/72104/.

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Keywords

• Class Activities
• Computer Assisted Design
• Computer Assisted Instruction
• Computer Simulation
• Computer Software
• Curriculum Implementation
• educational technology
• instructional design
• Spatial Ability
• standards
• STEM education
• teaching methods
• Technological Literacy
• Technology Education
• Visual Perception