Augmented Reality is created to enhance the real world with immersive graphic elements. Take for example a massively popular game you may have heard of – Pokemon Go. Using your camera it shows you Pokemon in the real world which you then have to catch.
That’s AR in play. But, did you think that AR is just for the gaming world? Then think again. Its application is more widespread than that. A much better and more productive use of it comes in the education field where you can turn a vague concept into an illustrative one using AR.
There have already been many educational apps using the power of AR to change the experience of learning. This post by Insiderbits is dedicated to those apps. Here are 4 best of them.
Top 4 AR Education Apps
1. Photomath
Notable features:
- Learn Algebra, Arithmetic, Geometry, and more
- Get step-by-step explanations for your math problems
- Unstuck your from a math question 24*7
- Use its in-built advanced scientific calculator
Do you fear Maths? Then overcome it with Photomath who is helping millions of students from all grades to understand Maths and not just learn it. Thus, it is your perfect tutor that you have by your side 24 hours a day, and that too for free.
When stuck on a problem, all you have to do is scan the question with your camera, and BAM! There you will have your solution explaining each step to help you grab the concept underneath. It can solve billions of math problems ranging from simple calculations to advanced calculus.
4.5/5
2. Quiver
Notable features:
- Immerse into traditional coloring with AR
- Learn and discover with quizzes and educational tools
- Available on smartphones and web
- Capture photos and videos of your creations to share with friends
Quiver is a coloring app you wish you had earlier. It takes your coloring experience beyond the normal using AR. How? With it, you can bring your colored pictures to life! Yes, you read that right.
Just any pick coloring pack from a huge collection in its app. Print it out and fill in the colors in it the way your creativity tells you. Then, use the Quiver app to scan it and you are ready to be stunned with your creation turning into a moving animation.
It also provides lessons on various subjects. All this makes Quiver appealing to kids, parents, and teachers for making education fun.
3.7/5
3. 3DBear
Notable features:
- Tell stories using AR
- Get 3D models and avatars for creating fun short videos or stories
- Build your dream world in AR
- Get readymade lesson plans for a wide range of subjects
3DBear is one of the emerging AR apps that diminishes the boundary of what’s possible. At its core, 3DBear allows you to create fun short videos to tell stories with 3D models and avatars. Just imagine how useful this can be for explaining concepts to students.
On top of that, you can also use its pre-created lesson plans that cover foundational concepts to complex ones like computational thinking. So, this app is suited for all curious minds from pre-K to undergraduates.
3.5/5
4. JigSpace
Notable features:
- Create and view 3D presentations in AR
- Access a free library of 3D objects, materials, and templates
- Import various 3D file formats
- Collaborate with teams and share presentations
Available on: iOS
JigSpace claims itself to be the world’s highest-rated AR app. It surely has got a lot of recognition by being featured in many Apple events. But what’s in it? It simplifies creating mesmerizing 3D presentations with AR.
This is great for teachers looking to teach concepts to their students. So, with JigSpace, you can create presentations using the library of 3D objects, materials, and templates. Once done, let it assist you in your class and see your students getting immersed in learning like never before.
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Conclusion
AR is going to be the new normal in education due to its obvious advantages. There is a reason why people enjoy watching an illustrative video more than vaguely reading. And AR is the technology that is already making it happen. So, understand concepts using these apps rather than just reading about them.
