Augmented Reality in the EdTech Industry
It’s well documented that companies are using both augmented and virtual reality for training. But a recent article on Entrepreneur.com specifically addresses how the Edtech industry is being changed by Augmented Reality.
Augmented reality refers to an enhanced version of reality where live images of real-world environments overlap with superimposed computer-generated images. This offers an enhanced view of the real-world to the user having a direct effect on the person’s perception of reality in real-time.
As per a recent study by AR Insider, the number of AR-compatible smartphones is set to be 1.5 billion by the end of 2020 and shoot up to 3.4 billion by 2023. This should come as no surprise that the adoption of AR in educational apps is increasing year by year. In fact, teachers are of the opinion that EdTech solutions will ingrain augmented reality seamlessly within the confines of a classroom leading to a more holistic, multidisciplinary approach.
Augmented reality is set to a safe bet for the future with tech giants like Apple, Google, and Microsoft heavily investing in the development of this technology. What does this mean for those belonging to the education industry?
- More help with grading thereby increased time for other activities
- Immediate feedback for students
- Better research tools
Further Reading on AR in the education industry:
Entrepreneur – full source article
How new technologies like AR are impacting the online learning industry