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Augmmented Reality
What is it?
Augmented reality refers to a view of the real world that is augmented, or overlaid, with computer generated information.
Educational Advantages:
- contextualised
- discovery-based
- self-directed
- authentic learning.
Examples:
- City University London, Health CARE project - http://blogs.city.ac.uk/care/about/
- University of Exeter - http://blogs.exeter.ac.uk/augmentedreality/.
- Miami University Library - http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=NgZVI630SsI
- CityViewAR - view Christchurch before the earthquakes and subsequent building demolitions. http://www.hitlabnz.org/index.php/products/cityviewar
Videos 
- TED Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frrZbq2LpwI
Have a go!
In groups brainstorm ideas for augmented reality applications that could be used by the Library or by the University of Auckland. Note down advantages of using AR in this context. Enter your ideas in the box below and click submit.
