This past week, I was lucky enough to attend the E-LEARN 2011 Conference at the Sheraton. It was a terrific opportunity to get a pulse on the latest and greatest in the e-learning world. One of the many highlights of the conference was Craig Kapp's keynote on Augmented Reality (AR). My brain began racing on the endless possibilities of using AR in education. One of the biggest misconceptions in Earth Science is the moon phases. Many people think Earth's shadow is what causes the different phases of the moon. By being able to manipulate markers representing the sun, earth, and moon, you can use AR to get a better understanding of the moon phases. You might be thinking... what about some real world practical applications. Have you ever wanted ship a package to a friend, but wasn't sure if you would be able to fit the contents in a flat-rate box? Instead of making the trek down the post office, you can use the USPS Virtual Simulator to find out if your contents fit. Imagine the possibilities... The Sixth Sense gives you a flavor of what the future holds with Augmented Reality. What applications of Augmented Reality can you think of in your life?
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