siliconindia | | December 20188IN MY OPINIONTechnology has transformed every industry and has the power to transform the way we impart knowledge to the next generation. So, says the world. But, how? The most important years of a child's brain development are the first five years. Apart from critical skills like cognitive and physical, the early years also shape the personality of the child and their social and emotional skills. This is where parents play the most important role in teaching them new language(s) or introducing them to challenging puzzles and quizzes. Once the school years begin, the onus of moulding the young minds is shared equally by teachers. Within the classroom or outside, learning never ceases.We have various educational tools at our disposal - books, traditional toys and games, digital videos and apps. And, if I may point, all these are disjointed from each other.Let's throw in Augmented Reality in the bunch and see what happens.What is Augmented Reality?Augmented Reality (AR) creates a link between the real and digital world, enhancing our physical world that is overlaid with information. This information could be in any form--digital images, videos or 3D content that is laid on top of real-world objects like a picture, flashcard, signboard among others.A simple way of implementing AR is to use an app on a smart device that views/scans a real-world object (say a flashcard of a tiger) and manifests a wealth of information over it in real time (a 3D figure of a tiger in its habitat).The power of AR lies in making a book or a toy interactive and immersive. AR helps in visualizing content inside-out which can be customized to suit the learning needs of every child. This way, learning truly becomes inclusive and flexible, in every sense of the word.Constant innovation and development taking place in the field have made this revolutionary technology accessible for all. Today, you only need a smart device (smartphones or tablets, even the starting range) and a little awareness.How can AR change the Way Children LearnBooks are the primary source of learning. They offer valuable content, often written and examined by experts. Let's make books three-dimensional, adaptive, and dynamic through AR. CAN AUGMENTED REALITY TRANSFORM THE WAY CHILDREN ARE TAUGHT?By Vivek Goyal, CEO and Co-Founder, PlayShifuStarted in 2016, PlayShifu is a gaming company that creates innovative Augmented Reality based play experience. It aims to transform the process of Early Learning by merging the physical and digital mediums. With the launch of Shifu series and Orboot, PlayShifu is empowering the young minds with tools to think creatively and stretch their imagination through real world knowledge and interactions.Vivek Goyal
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