OpenAR vs Reveal Math

OpenAR is a free, open-source web resource for building lightweight browser-based augmented reality experiences. It provides customizable templates, trainings, and tutorials aimed at digital humanities practitioners, including people with limited coding knowledge. The project uses the free browser-based AR.js library. OpenAR describes projects connected to physical spaces, historical narratives, and cultural objects, with applications in research, teaching, and public work. Its intended audience is scholars, educators, and public practitioners using digital technologies in the humanities. The DWELL Lab at the University of Rhode Island brings the project to visitors from Kingston, Rhode Island. The project says specialized training modules and public workshops are planned with the DWELL Lab at URI. OpenAR is under development in 2025 and asks visitors to check back for updates. Its Free plan costs nothing, with all resources available online. Lesson authoring is supported, and web is the listed platform.

Its teaching approach uses productive struggle, rich tasks, inquiry, and mathematical discussion to build conceptual understanding. Programs cover grades K–5, 6–8, and 9–12, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and an Integrated pathway. Diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments provide insights and personalized learning paths. Student resources include interactive editions, animations, videos, practice games, mini-lessons, STEM Adventures, and Web Sketchpad activities. Teacher tools include prebuilt interactive lessons, editable PowerPoint presentations, item banks, and differentiation resources. The program offers multimodal differentiation, intervention lessons, multilingual scaffolds, a glossary, and read-aloud support. NWEA MAP Growth integration supplies reports with RIT scores, while Google integration supports the Teacher Digital Center. Platforms are Android, iOS, and web, with offline Interactive Student Editions through the K–12 Portal app. Pricing is listed from $484.60/yr.