Use of wikitude world browser and wikitudeme to create augmented reality fieldtrips.

1. Using Wikitude Augmented Reality Fieldtrips

2. Augmented Reality “Augmented reality (AR) is a term for a live direct or indirect view of a physical real-world environment whose elements are merged with (or augmented by) virtual computer-generated imagery - creating a mixed reality” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augmented_reality Milgram's Reality-Virtuality Continuum What is Augmented Reality

3. Wikitude WIKITUDE World Browser presents the user with data about their surroundings, nearby landmarks, and other points of interest by overlaying information on the real-time camera view of a smart-phone. WIKITUDE.me, is a community of mobile augmented reality users and shapers, empowered with a powerful tool to embed unique points of interest (POI) and location-specific

4. Wikitude The following video shows how to add POI (Points of Interest) and forms the basic function of creating an Augmented fieldtrip or tour. Adding a POI and location descriptor. You can also add a URL, links to images, youtube videos etc.

5. Wikitude and Augment Fieldtrips The camera, GPS and compass is used to calculate where you are in which direction the camera is facing. This allows Wikitude/Wikipedia articles that are close to be displayed. These articles or blocks of Wikipedia information can be created prior to the field visit by the lecturer; or students could create their own using Wikipedia blocks. These can be viewed either in Camera, Map or satellite mode and links to websites could provide additional information.

6. Augmented Fieldtrips By Mark Rollins M.Sc, B.Sc, Cert Ed. http://muppetmasteruk.blogspot.com/ @muppetmasteruk http://e-teachuk.co.uk/