The potential of Augmented Reality to amplify learning and achieve high performance in the flow of work

Abstract

The longevity of work skills and knowledge is constantly diminishing. This phenomenon provokes significant challenges for both employees and industries. There is a growing realization that we must all continue to ‘learn to earn’ (Bersin, 2015) in order to maintain employability to sustain the economic means to live life. This short conceptual paper proposes that there are increasing opportunities to learn new capabilities and practices and achieve high performance through learning in the flow of work. It explores the potential and constraints of Augmented Reality, as an emerging technology, to amplify workplace learning.