Augmented reality applications: A Meta-analysis and thematic analysis

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of augmented reality (AR) applications on academic success through meta-analytic and thematic analysis. 51 items from 45 studies conducted between 2013 and 2019 were examined in different databases on the effect size of AR in relation on academic success, education level, and duration of the application. The effect size was found to exist at a medium level, considered to be significant which means that AR has positive effect on academic success. In terms of thematic analysis, with reference to common codes and themes found in qualitative studies conducted both nationally and internationally, qualitative findings were obtained. An emphasis on the effect of AR on learning, class environment and affective dimensions was made, together with a consideration of some limitations. It was stated that learning environments could be arranged in such a way that students could be motivated through the use of AR, leading to permanent and solid learning. Therefore, careful and planned use of AR can be said to encourage success. Artırılmış gerçeklik uygulamaları: Bir meta-analiz ve tematik analiz ÖZ Bu araştırmanın amacı artırılmış gerçeklik uygulamalarının akademik başarıya etkisini meta-analitik ve meta-tematik yöntemlerle belirlemektir. Bu bağlamda, artırılmış gerçeklik ile ilgili 2013-2019 yılları arasında yapılmış ve çeşitli veri tabanlarından tarama sonucunda ulaşılan 45 çalışmadaki 51 verinin başarı üzerindeki etki büyüklüğü ile öğretim kademesi ve uygulama süresi bağlamında da incelenmiştir. Etki büyüklüğü orta düzeyde bulunarak anlamlı ve etkili bulunmuştur. Bu bulgu artırılmış gerçekliğin akademik başarı üzerindeki etkisinin olumlu yönde etkili olduğunu göstermektedir. Diğer yandan araştırmanın meta-tematik analizi için yine ulusal ve uluslararası alanda, nitel yönlü çalışmaların ortak kod ve temalarından alıntılar yapılarak nitel bulgulara ulaşılmıştır. Artırılmış gerçekliğin öğrenme/sınıf ortamına, duyuşsal boyuta etkisi ile birtakım sınırlılıkların olduğu vurgulanmıştır. Öğrenme ortamlarının artırılmış gerçeklik ile motive eden, kalıcılık sağlayan şekilde düzenlenebileceği, somut öğrenmelerin gerçekleşebileceği ifade edilmiştir. Bu nedenle dikkatli ve planlı artırılmış gerçeklik kullanımının, beraberinde başarıyı getirebileceği belirtilebilir.

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