Augmented reality (AR) and Virtual reality (VR) will soon start to play a very crucial role in the sector of e-learning. The reality-like effect especially for visualizing 3D models and for physical training purposes is eventually increasing the demand for both AR and VR in online learning and training. The growth of AR and VR wouldn’t have been rapid if the situation was normal for us. But with the onset of the pandemic, our entire lives have changed and most importantly education has completely shifted to a virtual platform.
So, to give the students an authentic feeling of learning from sitting inside a classroom and being able to visualize every atomic structure in a realistic 3D environment, will boost their interest in learning and make the curriculum more interesting. Recently Google has been engaging with AR and VR technology and added some impactful features in Google Search to enhance e-learning. So, let’s have a look at all the possibilities in learning that can be unleashed by AR and VR technology.
Simulating Online Training Environment with AR and VR.
Most of the students consider online training as a very boring process as they don’t get any real experience and barely learn anything from those training. Moreover, while a student is attending online training classes they get easily distracted if the presentations or lectures are monotonous.
In this scenario, putting the trainees in a real-life setup where they can interact with other students or teachers with audio, can move around, and explore truly uplifts the quality of training. The trainees need to put on their headset and enter into the virtually setup environment where the training achieved will be closely similar to a real-life training program. VR will become hugely important in the future as the industrial training needs a real-life experience but unfortunately, students are restricted now to visit industries due to COVID-19. So, this is the best alternative for online training.
E-Learning Courses
Along with the academics curriculum, many schools and college students sign up for e-courses for gaining in-depth or extra knowledge in many subjects. This is one of the reasons why the demand for AI-ML and programming courses are increasing exponentially. So, if the companies that are providing such massive online courses use AR and VR technologies, then they will provide learners a better experience-enhancing physical interaction. This is not only for programming courses but for any course from chemistry to biology will stimulate a better understanding of the concepts for students.
AR and VR based assessments in E-Learning
Speaking about the e-learning courses, many AR and VR software track the student performance in a much better way and show them every solution in detail where they have made a mistake. Suppose you have signed up for an online course in biology and you have attempted plenty of tests and submitted assignments. Most of the regular e-courses will show you the marks you have obtained and the questions you have marked wronged with a comprehensive solution to it. But, with VR software if you attempted a question wrongly you will be able to clarify the understanding of the concept in a VR environment which will help you solve your doubts in a much better way. So, AR and VR based technologies not only provide quality education technique but has plenty rooms for solving your doubts and misconception as well.
Visualizing Complex Structure in a better way
We know how much students struggle visualizing the complex atomic structure or understanding the anatomy of a human body. It is difficult for a school student to understand the 3D structures of chemistry or the cell structure by simply looking at the screen attending lectures. With the help of AR and VR software, it becomes very easy for school students to visualize the atomic structure of any complex molecule, different types of bonds, or even a detailed bone structure of a specific organism. Learning can never have been better with the amount of opportunity and enhancement AR and VR are providing us with. Many schools have already adapted to this new teaching technique and hopefully, in future events, students will have access to it.
Soft Skills Development
Apart from the technical skills, soft skills are also very necessary for students especially if they are preparing for a job interview or a presentation. With the help of VR software, a student can practice and get better at communication and understanding skills. They will learn how to interact with different people, how to respond in a given situation as VR also simulated different environments to train a student on how to carry on your conversation even in a challenging situation.
These are some of the many reasons how AR and VR technology will rule the e-learning sector in the near future. You can also connect with the experienced team of Xornor Technologies if you want to develop your eLearning platform.