Augmented Reality is engaging Bathurst students
In recent years, there have been concerned observations that kids would rather engage with a phone or tablet, than in the outdoors. If only you could combine both together somehow…
It is here that Page 2’s latest Augmented Reality project brings us, the new BPS AR Garden Adventure app, taking school students on an Augmented Reality learning journey while getting them back into the natural environment.
A collaboration between Skillset Landworks and Page 2, the project included design and construction of a physical garden, within the grounds of Bathurst Public School, integrated with an Augmented Reality app (deployed on school iPads) with a series of engaging quests throughout the garden.
The quests are themed around ecology, sustainability, and indigenous culture, all physically featured throughout the garden. Students are launched into a quest by scanning a Quest marker (different versions for early stage 1 through to stage 3) and given clues by their guide, Kookie, and an interactive map to discover where they can find special Waypoints throughout the garden.
While on the Augmented Reality quests, students will unlock portals, chase flying tokens, collect items and answer questions relating to what they have collected. After completing a quest, special rewards are unlocked in the form of a variety of AR mini games including playing with a koala or testing their skills at throwing a boomerang.
Both App and the Garden Landscape have been designed to link to the school curriculum of which Bathurst Public School Teachers have been a significant part of content development. Also providing valuable assistance and guidance was the Bathurst Local Aboriginal Lands Council.
“Page 2 proved to be a professional, capable and very understanding partner who really helped guide us on this Augmented Reality journey. It's been an absolute pleasure working with Page 2. They've been immensely professional, helpful and very patient, particularly working with a school during COVID restrictions. Our experience with them has been absolutely fantastic.”Graham Stirling - Land Works Operations Manager, Skillset
This project was funded by the NSW Government.
For more information contact Page 2 on 0415 420 521 or info@page2.com.au
