Augmented Reality in Informal Learning Settings: Leveraging Technology for the Love of History

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Author(s): Eric G. Poitras (University of Utah, USA), Jason M. Harley (University of Alberta, Canada), Timothy Compeau (Brock University, Canada), Kevin Kee (University of Ottawa, Canada)and Susanne P. Lajoie (McGill University, Canada)
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 22
Source title: Virtual and Augmented Reality: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-5469-1.ch039

Keywords: Information Science Reference / Media & Communications / Systems and Software Engineering / Virtual Communities & Virtual Reality

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Cultural heritage sites and museums are faced with an important challenge – how best to balance the needs of engaging visitors in meaningful and entertaining experiences, while at the same time exploiting the affordances of exhibits for instructional purposes. In this chapter, we examine the use of augmented reality in the context of informal learning environments, and how this type of technology can be used as a means to enhance learning about history. The research case studies are reviewed in terms of the use of historical locations, experience mechanics, narrative/plot, and role-playing (the later two representing game-based elements) in the design guidelines of instructional activities and applications (Dunleavy & Dede, 2014). In doing so, we critique the theoretical, methodological, and instructional underpinnings of studies that evaluate augmented reality applications and draw several recommendations for future research in this field.

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