Augmented Reality (AR) tools are increasingly finding their way into education settings. Although their use is still not widespread in educational contexts, the research literature indicates their potential and effectiveness. However, overall and specifically for the education sector there are still numerous research gaps. This study investigates how the use of head-mounted AR displays such as the Microsoft HoloLens can change learning and what needs to be considered from a didactic perspective. The researched sample consists of 18 student teachers with a nature and technology teaching profile of a German-speaking university of teacher education. The data collection included a written questionnaire, video recordings of a teaching unit with HoloLens examining molecular structures, and one-to-one semi-structured interviews. The results of questionnaires and interviews presented in this paper show that all students were highly motivated to work with this technology in teacher education. The usability of the HoloLens was rated very satisfactory, although many students expressed minor problems. Most students attributed a positive impact on learning to the AR device and stated that the usage of the devices increased their motivation for learning the topic. Overall, the results show that the use of AR in teacher education is considered very valuable and should be increasingly employed in the future.

Augmented reality (AR) is being used in various fields and increasingly being used in the educational sector. Although there is still little research available on the use of this technology in education, the research literature indicates its potential and effectiveness. However, information about students’ characteristics and individual learning preconditions in relation to learning with AR technologies is still scarce. In this study, 18 student teachers for science and technology for lower secondary schools of a German-speaking university of teacher education were asked about different aspects related to motivation, interest, attitude, and self-efficacy before (questionnaire) and after (interviews) participating in an AR-supported teaching unit with Microsoft HoloLens. The results show that the students have a very positive attitude towards AR technologies and were highly motivated to work with this technology. Attitudes towards AR technologies, as well as towards new technologies in general, were found to be related to motivational factors and aspects of self-efficacy in the context of the AR teaching unit. As these aspects can have an impact on learning outcomes, it is of utmost importance to understand and recognize them. Educators and researchers should therefore pay more attention to these issues in the future.

Augmented Reality (AR) ist eine Technologie zur Ergänzung und Überlagerung der realen Welt mit virtuellen Informationen. Hierzu stehen verschiedene Technologien zur Verfügung. Zu diesen zählen nebst Smartphones auch Smartbrillen, Head-Mounted Displays und weitere Geräte. In den letzten Jahren erfuhr AR im Bildungsbereich vermehrt Beachtung. Obwohl die Anzahl an Projekten und Publikationen hierzu inzwischen immens gestiegen ist, bestehen immer noch Forschungslücken in Bezug auf generelle didaktische Aspekte von AR im Unterricht sowie zur Lehrpersonenbildung. Dies ist ein bedeutendes Defizit, da Lehrpersonen der entscheidende Faktor für eine hochgradige Integration digitaler Medien in den schulischen Unterricht darstellen und damit die Digitalisierung der Volksschule konkret beeinflussen. Der Beitrag widmet sich deshalb diesem Thema und beschäftigt sich mit dem Lehren und Lernen mit AR-Anwendungen im Rahmen der Lehrpersonenbildung. Es wird vorerst eine Begriffsklärung sowie ein Überblick über die zentralen Erkenntnisse zu AR im Bildungsbereich erarbeitet und erläutert, welches Potenzial und welche Herausforderungen der Technologie zugeschrieben werden. Darauf aufbauend werden didaktische Überlegungen und konkrete Bildungsziele für den Einsatz von AR in der Lehrpersonenbildung dargelegt. Der Beitrag soll damit eine anregende Grundlage bieten, um den Einsatz von AR in der Lehrpersonenbildung zu reflektieren und weiterzuentwickeln.

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