Finding ways to make learning "stick" with technology is always a challenge. Augmented Reality (AR) is one of those "make it stick" technology options available for education and training. With AR you can get students interacting with the world in a whole new way. They can improve their understanding of a lesson through hands-on interaction or create their own content to share with others. Now not everyone can afford expensive AR setups and tools, however, there are a growing number of free AR options available for anyone to use. These options allow you to create an engaging AR experience for your learners.

Derek Hollingshead is a Business Integration Analyst with Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Derek has taught in the classroom setting and worked behind the scenes to develop training materials, accumulating over 5 years of experience in training and development. He has a strong passion for using technology to engage learners and create meaningful experiences. As a lifelong learner, Derek believes augmented reality, virtual reality, and 360° immersive video are transformative technologies that should be part of every learning professional’s toolbox.

Destery Hildenbrand is a Learning Technology Consultant and founder of Destery1Kenobi LLC. With a focus on immersive technology, he helps organizations bring training to life through virtual, augmented, and mixed reality. Destery has authored industry publications, including TD at Work: Bring Training to Life with Virtual Reality, and frequently speaks at national learning conferences. His work blends instructional design expertise with emerging tech, empowering teams to integrate immersive tools into their learning strategies with confidence and creativity.