A Review on the Application of Augmented Reality in Education

Abstract

In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in Augmented Reality (AR) technology. AR is now an advanced technology foreseen to lead the future trend of computerized technology and it can be widely used in various fields such as education, medical, entertainment, tourism, marketing and advertising. AR is an emerging form of experience in which real world is enhanced by computer-generated content. Nowadays, this technology is widely utilized in the field of education and information. It opens a novel realm for people to learn in an innovative way. Due to an increment of investment and research in AR by several large companies, among them Google, Microsoft, Apple, Samsung and Magic Leap, may benefit a better accessibility in education. AR proved to be useful in educational field by helping people to learn or receive information effectively. Technology nowadays allows users to see the virtual objects in real world to enjoy and interact with the content through smartphones and tablets in AR-based learning. Its features such as animation, Three-Dimensional (3D) graphics and sound may enhance the user's learning experience by actively exploring the medium. It also helps the students to have a better understanding of the content. The huge beneficial of this technology would make AR as the alternative learning tools of formal or informal education in near future.