If you only have a few minutes to learn about Augmented Reality (AR) or want a quick overview to begin, the following videoclip will provide a definition of AR, examples of an AR environment, and showcase some current and future applications of AR. 

"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."

Arthur C. Clarke

Another useful starting place to investigate AR technologies and usages can be found in listening to the following Podcast by: Chris Clark of Learnitology, June 21, 2006. http://connect.educause.edu/blog/cclark2/learnitologypodcast9augme/2403

 For more detailed information on AR, we recommend referring next to the Definition and Key Information on AR page, and then progressing on through the rest of the wiki.