Mixed Realities Resources
Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and related emerging technologies are, and will continue to be, major drivers in business, home and education. This page is devoted
to providing access to resources and useful information that will stimulate ideas
and opportunities in your teaching practice. The CET hosts events on these topics. View our calendar for special events and training.
Below are some brief definitions and useful links and examples for review.
Augmented and Virtual Reality
Augmented reality (AR) is a live direct or indirect view of a physical, real-world environment, whose elements are augmented (or supplemented) by computer-generated sensory input such as sound, video, graphics, or GPS data. By contrast, virtual reality replaces the real world with a simulated one.
Wikipedia Article about Augmented Reality
Mixed Reality
Mixed reality (MR), sometimes referred to as hybrid reality, is the merging of real and virtual worlds to produce new environments and visualizations, where physical and digital objects co-exist and interact in real time.
Wikipedia Article about Mixed Reality
Links and Examples
Mixed Reality Technologies Website
Top 6 Digital Transformation Trends in Education - Forbes
What is the Difference Between AR and VR? A Lesson in Altered Realities - Cramer
Interactive presentation: What happens When 7 Artists Paint in Three Dimensions - Time Magazine
