Week 5 Augmented Reality

Classroom and Objective

Using augmented learning could be a great advantage in the art room.  Rather than using lecture or video students would explore different artists around the classroom or school.  The usage of AR would be used as an exploratory tool for students finished with the previous project to gain knowledge on the next lesson.  Students would then reference information and create an art piece as their own interpretation.  I could also see this technology as a scavenger hunt where students must look for different information based on different artist or medium based on location, utilizing place dependent learning.  However, the program could be developed on place independent learning focusing on the material.  The only problem that I could foresee is the competition aspect where students would rush through information given.

Application and Reflection

From week 1 this lesson would apply to generative processing by utilizing student effort at interpreting information that is provided.  This lesson would also be using spatial contiguity, segmenting and pre-training by breaking information down into smaller sections and utilizing cues based on images and videos over printed words to inform students prior to the lesson.  Students would be informing themselves or at least have some knowledge before the start of the lesson.  

My thinking has changed drastically about how I could use technology.  I just recently had my final evaluation and it was brought up to me that having extra materials for students would be beneficial for students during transitional periods between lessons.  Pre-training could be utilized in this period for students to gain concepts and allow me to assist others that need more training.  To use this material, however, I would have to spend more out of class time preparing and developing material.  I do believe it would be beneficial not only for my students but also in my own teachings.