{"id":3543,"date":"2016-06-16T13:14:45","date_gmt":"2016-06-16T13:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/cel\/?p=3543"},"modified":"2016-06-21T15:39:53","modified_gmt":"2016-06-21T15:39:53","slug":"basic-introduction-to-augmented-and-virtual-reality-immersive-technologies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/flie\/2016\/06\/16\/basic-introduction-to-augmented-and-virtual-reality-immersive-technologies\/","title":{"rendered":"Basic Introduction to Augmented and Virtual Reality Immersive Technologies."},"content":{"rendered":"

Augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and 360\u00b0 images or video are becoming more and more prevalent, but what are these technologies and how can they be used in education?<\/p>\n

While there are other systems and tools available to aid your teaching practice, here is an overview of some of the options we are currently investigated.<\/p>\n

Augmented Reality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This is where additional content is layered over, and seen in conjunction with, the real world. For example, you could use your mobile device to scan a painting and receive extra commentary about the painter with links to a website for more information. Alternatively, at a main line station you could scan an image of a landmark, such as Nelsons Column, and get Transport for London (TfL) directions to the monument.<\/p>\n

Further information:<\/p>\n

Aurasma TED Talk: http:\/\/bit.ly\/1PjRLpR<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunshine Aquarium: http:\/\/bit.ly\/1ZDrusA<\/a><\/p>\n

AR Software Links:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.aurasma.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.zappar.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Virtual Reality<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

This technology aims to replace the real world using a headset and earphones. Here the user is surrounded by the content, it can be via a 360\u00b0 documentary film, a story or a game animation and, depending on the equipment available, users will be able to interact with that content.<\/p>\n

Gaming development is the obvious application here, but other uses could include tourism, property, journalism, marketing or healthcare, the list is almost endless.<\/p>\n

Gaming usually requires a high spec computer and specialist headsets, such as the Oculus Rift or HTC Vive, however, there are a lot of apps that will work on modern smartphones with earphones and a cheap cardboard or plastic headset.<\/p>\n

Further information:<\/p>\n

BBC Technology: http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/technology-36433868<\/a><\/p>\n

Alzheimer’s Research UK: A walk through dementia: http:\/\/bit.ly\/1UkqjxW<\/a><\/p>\n

VR Links:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/vr.google.com\/intl\/en_uk\/cardboard\/<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.oculus.com\/en-us\/<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.htcvive.com\/uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Apps (Apple and Android):<\/p>\n