This study develops a platform called ATLAS that allows the deployment of iBeacons for location-based services which are applicable in both indoors and outdoors. ATLAS is compatible with various types of content including AR/VR materials. Teachers/ educators can use ATLAS to come up with new pedagogy that links with location within a classroom. Three location-based learning activities using ATLAS has been developed by the Department of Management, the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and the Department of Geography and Resource Management (GRM) in CUHK. In the class of Principles and Implementation of Curriculum and Instructional Design (EDUC2120B). Two VR scenarios about how to address learner diversity through multiple intelligences were created, in which students used their mobile phones to connect to the iBeacon. During the process, students moved around the classroom and browsed the VR contents to complete learning tasks during the class. In class of Management (MGNT1020J and MGNT1020K), an interesting VR scenario was developed to allow students to opt for survival tools after they encountered an accident in desert to simulate the decision making process. The teacher is going to use this material in his course in the next semester. GRM department has developed a virtual tour in CUHK campus coined as “GRM Trail” using outdoor iBeacons. A number of checkpoints were identified in the campus and contents related to geographical interests such as vegetation, urban and city development, etc. were translated into videos, and VR scenes and attached to the iBeacons. Interested parties not limited to students from CU can get access to the materials and learn on site.
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