scarlet uksg
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SCARLET presentation at UKSG conference, Glasgow, March 2012TRANSCRIPT
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UKSG, Glasgow, March 2012, Jo Lambert, Mimas
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What is AR?
AR uses computer graphics to add a layer of information on the real world
Aims to assist understanding and/or interaction with the world around you
Natural-feature tracking (physical object) and marker less (GPS coordinates)
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SCARLET contextStudents must consult rare books within the controlled conditions of library study rooms
The objects are isolated from the secondary, supporting materials and the growing mass of related digital assets
Unfamiliar experience for students used to living in an online world
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SCARLET aims
Provide method of linking fragile and rare objects with related online resources
Use AR to enhance the learner experience
Develop a methodology that can be replicated in other contexts
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Combining the magic of seeing and handling primary sources with leading-edge technology to support research-led teaching
Surrounding objects with contextual material
Users retain information when actively involved in a learning experience
Benefits for students
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Mimas
Project management, AR technology expertise and development, learner evaluation and toolkit development
John Rylands Library
Special collectionsexpertise, technical integration
with digitised content and special collections materials
Academics
Award winning academics from Humanities faculty developing
and delivering content
Multi-disciplinary team
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Perspectives from the team
John Hodgson, Collections Manager
“The future of AR within special collections is very exciting. We're demonstrating that AR can really enliven students experience of special collections.”
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Pilot courses
Pilots in three UG courses:•Italian Studies
– Beyond the Text: The Book and its Body
•English and American Studies– Milton
•Classical Studies– Egypt in the Graeco-Roman World
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10 key editions of the poem which are particularly important in terms of the publishing and or/intellectual history
All published between 1472 and 1555
Dante content development
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Perspectives from the team
Guyda Armstrong, Lecturer in Italian
“Using AR we can show students the treasures we have in the library and we can open up resources to them using this exciting new technology.”
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Guyda
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Perspectives from the team
Matt Ramirez, Lead Technical (AR) Developer
“AR promotes active learning and critical response by encouraging students to engage with the rich, visual content.”
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Matt
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User journey video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=UzI1dtSQ7ac
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Evaluation processVarious evaluation methods (focus groups, surveys)
How effective is the AR app in providing a comparison of the 10 selected objects (Dante)?
Does AR add value to students study and assist with learning outcomes?
How can feedback be used to inform the next development phase?
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Feedback final year UGTechnology was easy to use
Video introductions related to specific objects were most valuable
Provided a central reference to content and resources
Beneficial for initial planning of essays and basic knowledge acquisition
Their level of expertise made some content less relevant
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Feedback 1st year UG
Positive response and SCARLET considered:•‘very inspirational’•‘almost like not studying’
Useful introduction to special collections materials
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Lessons learned: content
• Useful for an introduction to a subject, UG 1 & 2
• AR may be more suitable when used as part of an activity-based learning exercise
• Use of AR should be contextual, closely linked to the object and offer a unique experience
• Amount of time required by academics to assist in content development shouldn’t be underestimated
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Lessons learned: process
Multi-disciplinary team
Focus on student learning
Iterative development cycle
User focused design, evaluation and review
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Wider audience
SCARLET JRUL public engagement project
How can AR add value and enhance understanding of an object at JRUL for the general public?
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SCARLET Blog
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SCARLET toolkit
Available June 2012
Help others to engage with their users and offer new ways to demonstrate the value of special collections across the UK
Embedding toolkit within institutions
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Find out more
Blog: http://teamscarlet.wordpress.com
Twitter: @team_scarlet
Email me: [email protected]