Potential for Providing Augmented Reality Elements in Special Education via Cloud Computing

摘要

Technology has definitely enhanced the learning process. This is not only true for the main stream education programmes but also in education programmes for students with special needs. This paper observes two technological trends, namely cloud computing and augmented reality within the context of the Malaysian special education delivery. It is recognised that augmented reality offers significant benefits to the learning process. It is also true that the Malaysian government has embarked the establishment of cloud computing sector in the country. This paper draws attention to the synergistic possibility of providing AR enhanced education for the special needs students in Malaysia via cloud computing.