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Extended Reality Technologies for Education and Training

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  1. Section 1: The Metaverse and Spatial Computing
    4 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  2. Section 2: The History and Future of AR, VR, MR, and XR
    3 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  3. Section 3: Extended Reality
    1 Topic
  4. Section 4: Virtual Reality
    8 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  5. Section 5: Augmented Reality
    4 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  6. Section 6: Mixed Reality
    3 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  7. Section 7: XR Holographic Display
    5 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  8. Section 8: Benefits of learning and working in simulations
    6 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  9. Section 9: Conclusion
    1 Topic
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Example 1: Google 3D Animals (Web-Based AR)

  • What it does: Lets you view life-sized 3D animals in your environment through AR.
  • How to use it:
    1. Open Google on your smartphone.
    2. Search for an animal, like “tiger” or “panda.”
    3. Click “View in 3D” and then “View in your space.”
    4. Point your phone’s camera at an empty area, and the animal will appear as though it’s standing in your room.
  • Why it’s useful: Simple, no download required, and fun for demonstrating AR’s ability to overlay realistic 3D objects in the real world.

Example 2: Google Lens

  • What it does: Allows you to point your phone’s camera at objects or text to get instant information, translations, or interactive overlays.
  • How to use it:
    1. Open the Google Lens app (available on most Android devices or via Google Photos on iOS).
    2. Point your camera at an object, such as a plant, a book, or a landmark.
    3. Lens will provide related digital information, like the plant’s species or reviews of a book.
  • Why it’s useful: Demonstrates how AR can turn real-world objects into gateways for learning and exploration.