Program Structure

Module 1: AR for Environmental Awareness — The Opportunity

• AR vs VR vs XR: what changes in learning and accessibility.
• Why AR works: visualization, interactivity, and “learning by doing.”
• Environmental education challenges: abstract processes and invisible impacts.
• Use cases: campuses, museums, classrooms, parks, smart cities, campaigns.

Module 2: Learning Design for AR (Pedagogy Meets Experience)

• Defining learning goals: awareness, understanding, and behavior change.
• Storytelling for science: turning concepts into a narrative and journey.
• Microlearning and attention design: short experiences with high retention.
• Assessment ideas: quizzes, interactive checkpoints, and reflection prompts.

Module 3: Environmental Content Accuracy & Responsible Messaging

• Scientific accuracy and sourcing: preventing misinformation.
• Local relevance: using city/campus/community examples.
• Communicating uncertainty responsibly: what we know vs what we estimate.
• Avoiding greenwashing: honest impact claims and clear boundaries.

Module 4: AR Experience Design (Scenes, Interactions, UI)

• Scene structure: start → exploration → action → takeaway.
• Interaction types: tap, drag, scan, place objects, hotspots, mini-games.
• UX basics: readability, cognitive load, and guidance without clutter.
• Design for safety: movement, physical space awareness, and user comfort.

Module 5: AR Content Production Pipeline

• Storyboarding and wireframing: mapping content to interactions.
• 3D assets and media: models, audio, infographics, and annotations.
• Marker-based vs markerless AR: when each is useful (overview).
• Optimization basics: performance, file sizes, and device compatibility.

Module 6: Platforms & Tools (Conceptual + Practical Options)

• Mobile AR overview: ARCore/ARKit concepts and device constraints.
• WebAR overview: browser-based access and deployment benefits.
• QR + location triggers: simple ways to deploy AR at scale.
• Content management thinking: updating experiences without rebuilding everything.

Module 7: AR for Environmental Topics (Design Templates)

• Climate: carbon footprint visualization and “future scenario” overlays.
• Air quality: invisible pollutants made visible with local data overlays (concept).
• Water: watershed and contamination pathways explained as layered animations.
• Waste: sorting games, lifecycle trails, and recycling reality checks.
• Biodiversity: species identification overlays and habitat stories (overview).

Module 8: Impact Measurement, Analytics & Iteration

• What to measure: engagement time, completion rate, quiz scores, behavior prompts.
• Simple evaluation: pre/post questions, feedback forms, observation methods.
• Iterative improvement: A/B testing concepts for messages and UI.
• Reporting outcomes: communicating impact credibly to stakeholders.

Module 9: Accessibility, Inclusion & Ethics

• Accessible design: readability, audio support, language options, low-end device planning.
• Data privacy: analytics collection and user consent basics.
• Working with communities: cultural sensitivity and local knowledge.
• Safety and content ethics: avoid fear-based manipulation; build action-oriented learning.

Final Project

• Create an AR Environmental Education Experience Blueprint.
• Include: target audience, learning goals, story flow, interactions, assets list, platform choice, deployment plan, and evaluation metrics.
• Example projects: AR campus sustainability trail, AR waste segregation game, AR air quality awareness walk, AR biodiversity park guide, AR climate impact visualization for schools.