Augmented reality allows virtual images to be superimposed on real images, so that students can remain oriented in reality. Here 4th grader Amal Madapaty leans on a full moon, virtually.
By SARAH DOOLITTLE, Four Points News
Google demonstrated augmented reality technology to students at Laura Welch Bush Elementary a few months ago
“It’s part of the Google Pioneer Expeditions program,” explained 5th grade teacher Kim Tagge. “I first applied a couple of years ago then I found out we got in this year.”
The event on Oct. 5 was hosted in two science labs on campus, and Tagge was on hand all day to assist students and teachers. Google provided phones, selfie sticks, software and an instructor.