AR applications: interesting training with new technologies
And these are not empty assumptions, but facts verified in practice. AR applications: interesting training with new technologies.
Teachers' interest in modern technologies is well-founded: digitalization of education simplifies the presentation of complex material, facilitates the process of memorization and motivates children to study harder. And these are not empty assumptions, but facts verified in practice. AR applications: interesting training with new technologies.
Let's talk to you about one of the trending educational technologies - augmented reality (AR - augmented reality). It is a relatively new tool for education. And although it cannot and should not completely replace the teaching methods that have existed for many years, but it can qualitatively complement learning: make it more accessible, simpler and more interesting.
Modernity is so dynamic that sometimes we just do not have time to marvel at new technologies and curiosities. Something new and unusual is constantly appearing in all areas of our lives, and education, fortunately, is no exception! There are so many new methods and techniques that sometimes it is even difficult to choose the best among them. How to make a choice? For starters - learn more about interesting tricks and methods! And you can do it from our new course "Effective learning: tools for teachers."
Briefly about AR
Did you use augmented reality? You will be surprised, but most likely so. Masks in Instagram and Messenger (Facebook) are also AR. This is a modern technology that complements the image of the real world with virtual elements and allows you to interact with them. With AR technology, virtual objects can be integrated into the material world: the camera captures the real world and complements it with virtual objects. Such applications work with three-dimensional models, texts, images, videos and animations.
AR-applications that can be integrated into learning
All AR applications we have chosen are free. And the principle of working with each of them is clear on an intuitive level. They can be used both during classes (clarity) and as an interesting addition to homework. This can be creating stories using AR objects, capturing video from a smartphone screen that can be added to a project or presentation, and more. The imagination of educators and students knows no bounds, so create and supplement classes with new technologies!
- Assemblr (Make 3D, Images & Text, Show in AR!)
What it is? An application that allows you to view ready-made AR objects and create your own models for augmented reality. For convenience, all elements are grouped into categories: animals, architecture, art, animation, characters, culture, education, nature, science, technology and more. Try it! This application is sure to make your students fall in love with science.
Download: Google Play, App Store.
Language: English.
How to use?
To view ready-made models.
- Download the application and click on the "Browse content by category" button on the main page.
- Select any object from the catalog and click on the "view 3D" button or "view AR" (view the model in augmented reality format). Done!
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To create your own AR model.
- Download the application to your smartphone.
- Click on the "Profile" button and register in a way convenient for you (via social networks or create a profile).
- Click on the "Create project" window. Next, you can practice creating elementary models, and then move on to creating larger AR objects. The interface for creating 3D models is intuitive.
- AR Solar System
What it is? Thanks to this application, it no longer seems that the planets of the solar system are something distant and unattainable. After all, students will be able to simply see the model of our system on their desk or in a textbook. So studying the world will be interesting and exciting!
Download: Google Play.
Language: English.
How to use?
- Download the application to your smartphone.
- Click the Solar System button to view the Solar System model.
- Click on the "Planetarium" button to see the model and brief information about each of the planets in the solar system. On the screen on the right there are two sliders with which you can rotate the model of the planet and change the location of the instructions. Everything is simple!
- TryCam AR - Cut Paste AR, Virtual Try On
What it is? An application that will teach you to convert ordinary images from a smartphone into elements for augmented reality. All 2D models need to be created independently, and it gives unlimited space for imagination!
Download: Google Play.
Language: English.
How to use:
- Download the application to your smartphone.
- Select the image from the smartphone gallery that you want to convert to an AR object. After a few seconds, the application will remove the background from the image (Clip Drop Experience).
- Adjust the position of the AR image on the screen yourself.
- Take a screenshot, record a video with an AR object and share the image with students, or download it to your smartphone. Done!
- AR 3D Animals
What it is? AR application with a collection of animated 3D models. There are 40 species of animals in the application. So you can turn your class into a real zoo.
Download: Google Play.
Language: English.
How to use:
- Open the application and select one of the 40 proposed animal models.
- Select the place where you want to place the animal (table, ceiling, floor, etc.) and click on it.
- Then you can rotate the animal (with one finger) and zoom in (with two fingers).
- You can use the slider (on the right of the screen) to adjust the placement of the animal. Done!
You know for sure that modern technology can make learning for Generation Z children incredibly interesting and exciting. We hope that our selection of AR-applications will also help maintain the interest of students during classes!
