In this interactive poster presentation, Mixed, Augmented, and Virtual Realities (MAVR) are first defined, and their differences are pointed out based on the reality-virtuality continuum. The significance of MAVR, its merits and challenges, and the contribution it can make to education are then discussed. Following that, the integration of MAVR in language teaching and learning is drawn upon. Some Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) applications, such as Aurasma, Blippar, Google Expeditions, are demonstrated, and a number of resources on the integration of MAVR in English language education are introduced; for example, Paul Driver’s learner-generated AR realia. Finally, MAVR future trends and directions are forecasted.

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What Are They? How Are They Different?
Milgram and Kashino’s (1994) reality-virtuality continuum
Augmented reality (AR) enhances what we see via smartglasses which overlay
3D, contextually aware graphics onto our view of the real-world environment.
Source: https://goo.gl/Z2KEMt
Virtual reality (VR) completely immerses us in a 360-degree world, either live
action or computer animated, using a headset that tracks head movements.
Source: https://goo.gl/bi8jwQ
Mixed reality (MR) is the merging of real and virtual worlds to produce new
environments where physical and digital objects co-exist and interact in real time.
Trying Microsoft HoloLens at Takemura Lab, Osaka University, photo taken by Parisa
• Enhancing the understanding of content
• Improving memory retention
• Better task performance
• Increasing student collaboration
• Enhancing student motivation
AR Apps
VR /MR Headsets or Head Mounted Displays (HMDs)
Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR)
MAVR Tools
Digital Debris by Paul Driver
QuiverVision
AR Flashcards
ARientation Future Vision
JALT MAVR SIG
Facebook Group Google Forum Google Site
Mehrasa Alizadeh (1), Parisa Mehran (1), Eric Hawkinson (2)
(1) Osaka University
(2) The University of Fukuchiyama
MAVR (Mixed Augmented Virtual Realities):
The Future or a Fad?
Why MAVR? Challenges
MAVR in ELT
• MAVR devices are large in size
• They need complicated set up
• MAVR technologies are costly
A new SIG to promote MAVR technologies
as teaching and learning tools, especially
for language education
MAVR technologies are anticipated to become an
integral part of future classrooms as AR/VR-enabled
devices get smaller in size and more affordable.