There are many different ways for people to be educated and trained with regards to specific information and skills, they need. These methods include classroom lectures with textbooks, computers, handheld devices, and other electronic appliances. The choice of learning innovation is dependent on an individual’s access to various technologies and the infrastructure available in the environment where the person lives. In a rapidly changing society where there is a great deal of available information and knowledge, adopting and applying information at the right time and right place is needed to maintain efficiency in both school and business settings.

Augmented Reality (AR) is one technology that dramatically shifts the location and timing of education and training. This research paper describes AR, how it applies to education and training, and its potential impact on the future of education in the Nigeria context. This research assesses the impact of AR usage in teaching and learning among selected students in the northern central part of Nigeria. Research question was drawn, and hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significant. The population of the study is 40 students. The data collected were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and Chi-square test. The study shows that AR technology enhances student motivational level and engagement in learning. In addition, students experience when AR is used for teaching shows that the use of AR in education can be a key component in the learning environment of the future.