scholarly journals The Potential Educational Value of Mobile Augmented Reality Games: The Case of EduPARK App

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lúcia Pombo ◽  
Margarida M. Marques
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Traditional Classroom ◽  
Illustrative Case ◽  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Educational Value ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Mobile Ar ◽  
High Educational

New teaching methodologies are nowadays integrating mobile devices, augmented reality (AR), and game-based learning in educational contexts. The combination of these three elements is considered highly innovative, and it allows learning to move beyond traditional classroom environments to nature spaces that students can physically explore. The literature does not present many studies of this approach’s educational value. The purpose of the study is to present an illustrative case of a mobile AR game in order to analyse its educational value based on the users’ opinion, both teachers and students, and on logs of game results. Through a mixed method approach, the educational value scale was applied to 924 users after playing the EduPARK app in a Green City Park. Results revealed high educational value scores, especially among teachers and students of 2nd and 3rd Cycles of Basic Education (83.0 for both). Hence, this particular software seems to be more suitable for 10–15 years-old students who highlighted motivational features, such as treasure hunting, points gathering, the use of mobile devices in nature settings, and AR features to learn. This study empirically revealed that mobile AR games have educational value, so these specific game features might be useful for those who are interested in creating or using games supported by apps for educational purposes.

scholarly journals Improving students’ learning with a mobile augmented reality approach – the EduPARK game

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 392-406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lúcia Pombo ◽  
Margarida Morais Marques
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Educational Value ◽  
Content Type ◽  
System Usability Scale ◽  
Teachers And Students

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a survey study that analyzes mobile learning through students’ opinion regarding the use of mobile devices for learning, including their advantages and difficulties, as well as the educational value of a specific mobile learning strategy, reified in the EduPARK game, after an experience of exploring it in formal and non-formal educational contexts. Design/methodology/approach This paper comprises a survey study where mobile learning is analyzed through the eyes of 244 students attending the second or third cycles of basic education. The acknowledged advantages and difficulties of the use of mobile devices for learning, as well as the educational value and usability of a specific mobile learning strategy, using the EduPARK app and game, were analyzed. Findings Results revealed that most students owned a mobile device and were able to use them to learn. They had a positive perspective regarding mobile learning and valued the advantages of being easy to find up-to-date information, motivating for learning and easy to carry along. Difficulties are related to the use of mobile devices, such as requiring an internet connection, its slowness and prohibition of mobile devices in schools. The EduPARK game achieved an average educational value scale of 83.8 and an average system usability scale of 80.2, indicating its high educational value and usability for students. Originality/value This paper presents empirical evidence regarding the effectiveness of the integration of mobile game-based augmented reality approaches in basic education to promote students’ learning. It also includes an example of excellent cross-subjects educational materials comprising a very useful tool for teachers and students to explore scientific knowledge by accessing appealing information on biological and historical references of a local urban park.

Interactive Books in Augmented Reality for Mobile Devices

2016 ◽  
pp. 1238-1256
Author(s):  
Ana Grasielle Dionísio Corrêa
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Device ◽  
3D Objects ◽  
Geometric Figures ◽  
Augmented Reality Application ◽  
Teachers And Students

One of the methods of teaching that has brought significant contributions to the field of education is augmented reality. This technology transformed learning into a more motivating, enjoyable, fun, and interesting activity. This chapter contributes an augmented reality application for mobile devices that complements and supports the learning of geometric figures. The application, called AGeRA, consists of a geometry book and software capable of reading special markers inserted into the book's content. When this book is placed in front of the camera of a mobile device, 3D objects, sounds, animations, and other interactive elements leap from book pages making learning more fun and exciting. Preliminary tests were made with teachers and students and showed good acceptance of the application to support the teaching of geometry.

Interactive Books in Augmented Reality for Mobile Devices

2015 ◽  
pp. 1084-1101
Author(s):  
Ana Grasielle Dionísio Corrêa
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Device ◽  
3D Objects ◽  
Geometric Figures ◽  
Augmented Reality Application ◽  
Teachers And Students

One of the methods of teaching that has brought significant contributions to the field of education is augmented reality. This technology transformed learning into a more motivating, enjoyable, fun, and interesting activity. This chapter contributes an augmented reality application for mobile devices that complements and supports the learning of geometric figures. The application, called AGeRA, consists of a geometry book and software capable of reading special markers inserted into the book's content. When this book is placed in front of the camera of a mobile device, 3D objects, sounds, animations, and other interactive elements leap from book pages making learning more fun and exciting. Preliminary tests were made with teachers and students and showed good acceptance of the application to support the teaching of geometry.

scholarly journals Mobile Augmented Reality and Outdoor Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-242
Author(s):  
Mattias Arvola ◽  
Inger Edforss Fuchs ◽  
Ingemar Nyman ◽  
Anders Szczepanski
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Outdoor Education ◽  
Local Environment ◽  
Mobile Augmented Reality ◽  
Student Groups ◽  
Point Of Entry ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Mobile Ar

This paper describes a research project that explored the use of mobile augmented reality combined with outdoor education in a Swedish primary school. Special attention was paid to mobile augmented reality (AR). Project documentation and communication were reviewed, three iterations of design and usability evaluations of the Minnesmark mobile AR platform was made. Observations and interviews were held with teachers and students. The results describe early experiments, and both the opportunities and challenges that faced the participating teachers. The opportunities included connecting the outdoor learning environment and the indoor learning environment, directing the students' focus, posing questions and affording actions, rendering symbols and timelines visible, providing a point of entry to the context and the narrative, and facilitating conceptualization. Challenges concerned how to make pedagogical use of the landscape, producing or choosing content, structuring processes, setting up student groups, and aligning activities and content with learning objectives. It is concluded that the teachers and the students used the mobile augmented reality to make places in the local environment, outside the classroom, the starting point to increase the authenticity of the teaching.

PERANCANGAN MOBILE AR DAN 3D VR WALKTHROUGH SEBAGAI MEDIA INFORMASI KAMPUS STEKOM SEMARANG BERBASIS ANDROID

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-52
Author(s):  
Yuli Fitrianto
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
System Development ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Development Life Cycle ◽  
Information Media ◽  
Mobile Ar

Abstract The development of technology has entered the digital era of mobile, which required information media is more than just print brochures and official website, because it offered a solution for the design of a medium that can be run through mobile devices based on Android that are engaging, interactive, and follow the latest technology that augmented reality and virtual reality. The method used in this design is the System Development Life Cycle or SDLC, while supporting software used is Unity3D and Vuforia. Results from this study is the successful mobile AR and 3D-VR Walkthrough to implement and complete the on-campus media STEKOM information which has been used.

Interactive Books in Augmented Reality for Mobile Devices

2014 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Ana Grasielle Dionísio Corrêa
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Device ◽  
3D Objects ◽  
Geometric Figures ◽  
Augmented Reality Application ◽  
Teachers And Students

One of the methods of teaching that has brought significant contributions to the field of education is augmented reality. This technology transformed learning into a more motivating, enjoyable, fun, and interesting activity. This chapter contributes an augmented reality application for mobile devices that complements and supports the learning of geometric figures. The application, called AGeRA, consists of a geometry book and software capable of reading special markers inserted into the book's content. When this book is placed in front of the camera of a mobile device, 3D objects, sounds, animations, and other interactive elements leap from book pages making learning more fun and exciting. Preliminary tests were made with teachers and students and showed good acceptance of the application to support the teaching of geometry.

scholarly journals An App that Changes Mentalities about Mobile Learning—The EduPARK Augmented Reality Activity

Computers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Lúcia Pombo ◽  
Margarida M. Marques
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Authentic Learning ◽  
Educational Value ◽  
Document Collection ◽  
Student Reflections ◽  
The Impact

The public usually associates mobile devices to distraction and learning disruption, and they are not frequently used in formal education. Additionally, games and parks are both associated with play and leisure time, and not to learn. This study shows that the combination of mobiles, games, and parks can promote authentic learning and contributes to changing conventional mentalities. The study is framed by the EduPARK project that created an innovative app for authentic learning, supported by mobile and augmented reality (AR) technologies, for game-based approaches in a green park. A case study of the EduPARK strategy’s educational value, according to 86 Basic Education undergraduate students, was conducted. The participants experienced the app in the park and presented their opinion about: (i) mobile learning; (ii) the app’s usability; and (iii) the impact of the educational strategy in terms of factors, such as intrinsic motivation and authentic learning. Data collection included a survey and document collection of student reflections. Data were subjected to descriptive statistics, System Usability score computing, and content analysis. Students considered that the EduPARK strategy has educational value, particularly regarding content learning and motivation. From this study emerged seven supporting pillars that constitute a set of guidelines for future development of mobile game-based learning.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of Learning Through Mobile Augmented Reality

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Hillevi Hedberg ◽  
Jalal Nouri ◽  
Preben Hansen ◽  
Rahim Rahmani
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Form Factors ◽  
Previous Literature ◽  
Mobile Augmented Reality ◽  
Small Form ◽  
Mobile Ar ◽  
In The Beginning ◽  
Best Fit

<p>In the beginning of 2000, researchers started to see the potential of using Augmented Reality (AR) in educational and foresaw that further research within the field. Since then, AR research have taken many different approaches. This is also true for AR in relation to pedagogical purposes. This study is to investigate what has been studied within the AR field related to mobile augmented reality. It attempts to make systematic review of how learning and pedagogical aspects have been approached in the articles. In recent years, mobile augmented reality has become increasingly interesting due to the mobile devices small form factors and their ability to let the students move around freely while learning. The aim of this study is to make a systematic review of pedagogical uses of mobile augmented reality. Based on a review of previous literature of mobile AR systems for pedagogical purposes, published between 2000-2017, make it possible to see in which direction mobile AR systems for education are heading and how future mobile AR systems should be designed to best fit the needs of future students so they can more effectively improve their learning.</p>

scholarly journals Towards modeling of human skilling for electrical circuitry using augmented reality applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Villanueva ◽  
Ziyi Liu ◽  
Yoshimasa Kitaguchi ◽  
Zhengzhe Zhu ◽  
Kylie Peppler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Cognitive Assessment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Stem Learning ◽  
Educational Value ◽  
Learning Content ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Specific Learning

AbstractAugmented reality (AR) is a unique, hands-on tool to deliver information. However, its educational value has been mainly demonstrated empirically so far. In this paper, we present a modeling approach to provide users with mastery of a skill, using AR learning content to implement an educational curriculum. We illustrate the potential of this approach by applying this to an important but pervasively misunderstood area of STEM learning, electrical circuitry. Unlike previous cognitive assessment models, we break down the area into microskills—the smallest segmentation of this knowledge—and concrete learning outcomes for each. This model empowers the user to perform a variety of tasks that are conducive to the acquisition of the skill. We also provide a classification of microskills and how to design them in an AR environment. Our results demonstrated that aligning the AR technology to specific learning objectives paves the way for high quality assessment, teaching, and learning.

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