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Altered Realities: How Virtual and Augmented Realities Are Supporting Learning

Altered Realities: How Virtual and Augmented Realities Are Supporting Learning
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Author(s): Damian Maher (University of Technology Sydney, Australia)
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 18
Source title: Handbook of Research on Innovative Pedagogies and Best Practices in Teacher Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Jared Keengwe (University of North Dakota, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-9232-7.ch003

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Abstract

As the use of both virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) become more commonplace in everyday life, the importance of including these technologies in schools increases. The focus of this chapter is to explore how these two technologies are being used at in primary, secondary, and tertiary contexts to support student learning. In exploring these technologies, science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM)-related subjects, with a focus on Science, are examined. In investigating science, an investigation on informal learning is also undertaken. Non-STEM-related subjects including Physical Education, the Creative Arts, and Geography are also reported on. In investigating game-based learning Maths is examined where the concept of location-based learning is discussed. The chapter concludes by exploring how VR and AR can be used to support students with disabilities.

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