Technology Education Trends- March 2015

2015 Mar 01

Augmented Reality: Making learning 3D

Virtual reality is when the real world is replaced with fantasy. As a result of today's technology, something even greater has come on the market that has the power to alter our reality. Augmented reality is when our actual reality is supplemented with information visually or audibly. Many apps and educational opportunities exist with this interactive technology.

coIAR App: colarapp.com

colAR App is an amazing site that allows your drawings to come to life! Color fun pictures and watch them move with the mobile app. Watch this video to get a preview.

colAR Mix Trailer

3D Books: popartoys.com

Reading brings other worlds to life in our imagination. Pairing an augmented app with their products, Popar Toys has brought children's books into 3D interaction. Visit the website for the how-to and watch the video for the demo.

Augmented Fun on the PS4

PS4 Augmented Reality (The Playroom - E3 2013) - Dual Camera Robot !

More Fun with Augmented Reality

Google + has created an app that is neither for mobile devices nor tablets. Storytime Hangout is a great app that works with your webcam allowing your face to become part of the story being read.

Go here to download and play.