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Describe one
trend related to emerging learning technologies.
One trend related to emerging learning technologies is the use of Augmented Reality. Augmented Reality, or AR, elevates the quality of education by fostering a hands-on learning approach while also enriching content, and making the overall learning experience more memorable. “AR can be defined as a computer-generated image that overlays virtual objects (augmented components) into the real world (Akçayır & Akçayır, 2017; Dalim, et al., 2017) by using a display device in a real-world environment (Huang, et al., 2016). Such technology works interactively and in real-time (Javornik, 2016).” The use of augmented reality in education unlocks numerous distinctive learning possibilities. One example of these learning possibilities is seen in the use of AR learning via an app in a chemistry classroom. Results from the study indicated that using AR as a pedagogical tool “enhanced the visualization of concepts through elements of virtual and real images, allowed students to map physical characteristics easily, and aided them in developing mental images for further discussion. Data also showed that AR not only improved motivation in the students but more importantly triggered more student-student interaction and teacher-student interaction throughout the lesson.” (Rholeo O. Virata St. Scholastica's College et al., 2019)
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