Abstract
My current research is focused on the creation and possible uses of an augmented reality application, PastVisions, in museums and heritage sites. While there are already a few in place, the goal of PastVisions is to see how an app on users phones would aid in the telling of our histories as well as aid in education on a multi-level platform in museums. Through my background in Celtic history and archaeology, I have done fieldwork to find out how visitors and educators would feel about an app that allowed them to view not only archaeological sites as they were, but also the archaeological excavations where possible. Another aspect of this research on the integration of young student learners in the ever growing field of online reality and software engineering. Working to create a way for people who cannot travel to learn and engage or people with various disabilities is a fundamental part of this research and something dear to me as someone with hearing problems. Augmented reality is not a new topic, but one that is becoming more and more accessible and useful in a variety of settings. This project could potentially be useful in such a wide variety of settings. Sharing the work now may open doors for organisations that want to be involved in the research process.
Details
Presentation Type
Theme
KEYWORDS
Augmented Reality History Archaeology User Learning Visitor Participation
