Pecha Kucha
For this assignment you will need to review one genre of hardware or software educational technology (e.g., virtual reality simulation, intelligent tutoring system, touch table), present it as a unique genre in the Pecha Kucha format and provide a one-page PDF handout on its a) affordances, b) constraints and c) potential for advancing education.
Pecha Kucha is a Japanese presentation style in which 20 slides (usually just images) are shown for 20 seconds each for a total time of 6 minutes and 40 seconds per presentation. Your presentation will be followed by a 5-minute Q&A session.
Augmented reality is the addtion of digital elements to the user's natural world in the moment. In its most basic form, it consists of taking an existing environment and adding an overlay to it.
Some of AR's strengths include, enhanced engagement, increased content understanding and student motivation.
Affordances include reducing negative impacts such as risk and cost, visual the otherwise invisible, developing practical skills in a spatial context.