CHAPTER 6

Facilitating With Augmented Reality

Augmented reality (AR) has slowly creeped into our everyday lives. From social media filters to online shopping experiences, it’s increasingly common to see and interact with AR objects in the midst of routine transactions. If you’re using an internet-connected device for work—or for anything—you’ve likely noticed this trend. AR is behind the explosion of digital overlays in online meetings and 3-D images that come to life on a screen.

Therefore, it should be no surprise that AR is also seeping into training programs. From augmented virtual backgrounds when teaching online classes to using 3-D holographic models to explain how something works, these technology-driven components are gaining popularity ...

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