Using Augmented Reality Technology in Education

In this study, the literature was reviewed on AR in education. In addition, how AR is a technology, its history, display systems and AR soft wares are examined. Also which AR used any field and its providing educational gains are determined. AR can be used in natural sciences, computer and information sciences, mathematics, engineering, humanities and education. AR has been also used in medical, physics, chemistry, biology, astrology and geometry education, museums, storytelling activities, teaching cultural knowledge, engineering and special education. Especially, AR has been used for phenomena impossible to see by naked eye, simulation of potentially dangerous situations, visualization of abstract concepts and complexity phenomena. AR provides edutainment, rich interaction, natural experience and improves attention and motivation