Written by Abhijit Kadle• April 16, 2009• 12:27 pm• Future Technology, Learning Technology

Augmented Reality in Learning

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There’s been some buzz around Augmented Reality applications that are starting to show up on the web. BMW, GE and Toyota already have this technology at work on their websites.

The video from BMW below shows an example where procedural knowledge is embedded within the objects and tools required for the procedure.

There are varied ways this type of technology could be used for learning; one immediate application is being able to embed sophisticated training content into the objects and environment. Users in the environment and using those objects will be able to access training/information as and when they need it, typically when they encounter and interact with the objects.

We found it really interesting that this uses Flash technology, and have decided to create an Augmented Reality application that focuses on learning. Given our expertise in Flash, we’ll have something to show very soon. Another aspect that impresses us is the maturity of Flash applications that are now showing up on the web. The ability to capture and process video, images and sounds using input devices will let Flash developers dream up even more sophisticated rich internet applications for the learning domain.

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About the Author / Abhijit Kadle

The 'Google' of Upside Learning, as he is fondly called, Abhijit plays a key role in guiding the Instructional Designers and is a chief member of the Innovation team. With over 15 years of professional experience in multimedia design and development, he has been active in the field of digital learning design for the past 12 years, and has worked on design driven projects for multimedia kiosk software, interactive CD–ROMs, multimedia instructional simulations, game-based learning environments, computer–based training, web–based training, and learning management systems and standards. He has managed multiple technical instructional design and development projects for various Fortune 500 companies at another eLearning company and also has presented learning sessions at various L&D events like mLearnCon, co-hosted webinars alongside leading industry experts, co-authored an eBook on Mobile Learning, and authored whitepapers on Mobile Learning and Game–based Learning. A Mechanical Engineer from the University of Pune, Abhijit is interested in multifarious subjects ranging from genetics, evolutionary biology, biochemistry, engineering, technology, computing to electronic games, media, communication, and the design of user experience and interaction.