This article discusses the emerging use of AR (augmented reality) and how it can be used in education. Raphael brings out that, AR has been around for some time but just recently is making it's way into education. For example, they are now using AR technology with children's books. In fact, there is a program called "Zooburst" that allows students to create their own virtual pop-up books. AR has even made its way into the area of mobil apps. Raphael informs the reader that you should be able to purchase these phone apps and point them at say a restaurant and from your phone be able to look at their menu. These apps, which Raphael calls "virtual telescopes" have many different features that allow you to see "layers of information" from places as complex as the stars in the sky.
Q: How could I implement AR in my future classroom?
A: I could implement AR by having students sign up for the program called Zooburst and learn how to make their own pop-up books. These books they create could relate directly to the topic that we are learning about that week. This seems like a creative way of getting students involved instead of just having students draw using pencil and paper.
Q: How might you see AR as a social network being a problem in the classroom?
A: AR as a social network could have negative consequences if bad information is written on a students facebook about another student, which could lead to bullying or fighting. This could also be misused in the classroom with students and could get in the way of a lesson plan.
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