VR and AR the Future of Education

Dr.Asma H Sbeih
Webinar on AR and VR in Education @ Sat Jul 18, 2020 4:30pm -
5:30pm (IST)
Outline
 Abstract
 Definition.
 AR and VR in education.
 VR tools and applications.
 AR tools and applications.
 Using AR and VR in English education at
PAU courses.
 Transfer knowledge from universities to
schools.
 Conclusion.
 References .
Problem statement

Traditional learning Interactive learning

 Examples
• Example 1 AR in education
• Example 2 VR in education
• Example 3 AR vs. VR in education
• Example 4 AR & VR in the Classroom

What is AR?
Augmented reality (AR) is a type of interactive,
reality-based display environment that takes
the capabilities of computer generated display,
sound, video, graphics, GPS data, text and
effects to enhance the user's real-world
experience.
Augmented reality combines real and
computer-based scenes and images to deliver
a unified but enhanced view of the world.
AR VS. VR
What is VR
Virtual reality (VR) is all about the creation of
a virtual world that users can interact with.
This virtual world should be designed in such a
way that users would find it difficult to tell the
difference from what is real and what is not.
Furthermore, VR is usually achieved by the
wearing of a VR helmet or glasses
Types of VR

STANDALONE VR HEADSETS (ALL-IN-ONE HMDS)
 have built-in processors, sensors,
battery, storage memory, and
displays, so they don’t require a
connection to a PC or a
smartphone.
Types of VR headsets
SMARTPHONE VR HEADSETS
 make use of smartphones to
provide a virtual reality
experience. Users must simply
slide their smartphones into the
headset; the screen will be right
in front of the user’s eyes, with a
set of lenses that create a sense
of depth (like other types of
headsets).
 VR and AR in education
interactive learning
 Recently, virtual reality and augmented Reality are
not only used for gaming, but also there are
companies explore their usage in education.
 Virtual reality and augmented reality provide a
completely new way to engage with students and
increases their retention.
 I will introduce the top companies working on
education in virtual reality and augmented reality.
How does Augmented Reality work?
Companies which are pioneering in developing
technology in VR and AR in Education
1.Immersi
ve VR
education 2.
12.GAMAR
Unimersiv

3.Google
11. Schell Expeditions
Games Pioneer
Program

10. EON
Reality TOP 4. Alchemy
VR

5.Discovery
9. Nearpod
VR

8.
6. zSpace
WoofbertVR

7. Curiscope
 Links
1. http://immersivevreducation.com.
2. https://unimersiv.com
3. https://www.google.com/edu/expeditions
4. http://www.alchemyvr.com
5. http://www.discoveryvr.com.
6. http://zspace.com/
7. http://www.curiscope.com
8. http://woofbert.com
9. https://nearpod.com/nearpod-vr
10. http://www.eonreality.com/applications/education
11. https://www.schellgames.com
12. http://gamar.com/
 Definition by Ron Azuma
0 To avoid limiting AR to a specific technology,
AR system should have the following
characteristics:
0 Combines real and virtual elements
0 Interactive in real time
0 Registered in 3D
 Definition
0 Augmented reality (AR) is a term for a
live direct or an indirect view of a
physical, real-world environment
whose elements are augmented by
computer-generated sensory input, such
as sound or graphics.
Milgram’s Reality-Virtuality
Continuum
 Famous Applications of AR
0 GE – Plug into the smart grid
0 Ironman
0 BMW
0 Adidas
0 LEGO
 AR Interfaces/Displays
0 Head Mounted Displays (HMD)

0 Hand-Held Displays

0 Spatial Displays (environmentally integrated)

Costs
HMD
0 Monitors Mobile

Monitor

0 Projectors
AR Displays - HMD
AR Displays - Hand-Held
AR Displays - Spatial
 AR System Design
0 Fiduciary
Marker
Fiduciary Marker
Web Camera
PC
 AR Software
0 BuildAR – Commercial license

0 ARToolkit – Open source libraries (build your own)

0 FLARToolKit (Flash implementation of ARToolKit)

0 SLARToolKit (Silverlight implementation of ARToolKit)

 3D Tools
0 Google SketchUp (free/commercial)

0 Blender (Free)

0 Art of Illusion (free)

0 Autodesk 3D Studio Max, Maya (free/commercial)

 Workflow
Export to
Create Create Print Connect Load all
.3DS, Run AR
3D fiduciary fiduciary the into AR
.DAE or software
models marker marker camera software
.OBJ
 3D Models
0 Google 3D Warehouse good source of 3D models

0 Searching for 3D models will save you a lot of time

 Working with 2D models
0 2D images (JPEG, GIF), Video Clips (MPEG, MOV)
Fiduciary Marker

• Create markers
• Print Markers
 AR Limitations
0 AR is simulation of the real concepts/objects
0 Incompatible 3D authoring environments (Blender-Sketchup)
0 Requires medium-higher levels of technical expertise
0 Costs increase with quality/reality of AR
 Using AR and VR in education at PAU courses

• I did AR and VR courses at Palestine Ahliya university

for the 40 students then they transferred the
knowledge to schools.
• The results:
Increase the cognitive for students.
The courses became more understandable and fun
for students.
Transfer knowledge from universities to schools.
 Conclusion
 Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality are the next big step forward in
education, and these technologies are good for educators and students
alike.
 Educators will be able to capture the attention of their students like
never before and get them more actively involved in the classroom.
 Students are always trying to do what’s cool and what’s new; utilizing
VR and AR technology in classrooms will appeal to students because
it’s the latest and greatest thing and it’s very cool to use.
 Using VR and AR technology will not only make learning more interesting
and exciting to students, but also it will also increase retention because it
engages them in a way which textbooks simply cannot compete with.
These technologies give us a window into the future of education, and it
probably won’t be long until it is standard for classrooms to come
equipped with some form of VR or AR technology.
 Six Top Tools to Build Augmented Reality Mobile Apps

• Vuforia
• ARToolKit
• Google ARCore
• Apple ARKit
• Maxst
• Wikitude
https://www.infoq.com/articles/augmented-reality-best-
skds/
 Software to build AR and VR APPS
• https://cospaces.io/edu/
• https://www.artsteps.com/login
• https://www.lifeliqe.com/#