Development of a Mobile Augmented Reality System to Facilitate Real-World Learning

Abstract

A number of research studies have explored the impact of applying Augmented Reality (AR) technology to real-world learning environments. These studies have asserted that AR can improve students’ perceptions and enhance overall cognitive abilities when engaged in real-world learning activities. However, it is not easy for teachers to implement AR-based learning systems in classrooms because many teachers lack the skills and abilities of computer professionals or coding experts. In this study, we created an easy to use mobile augmented reality system that can support teachers in creating and designing AR materials. This mobile system provides teachers with the ability to combine course content and multimedia materials in a way that promotes learning within an engaging and intuitive AR-based environment. A quasi-experimental research design was used to evaluate the feasibility of using our proposed system to implement a variety of teaching activities. From the results of the questionnaire survey, we discovered that respondents rated the proposed system positively and were willing to formally incorporate mobile augmented reality into their future teaching plans. Therefore, we believe that teachers do regard our mobile augmented reality system as a useful tool that can supplement existing real-world learning activities with distinctive AR capabilities.