Why should my students use AR? A comparative review of the educational impacts of augmented-reality

The Learning Process of Scientific Imagineering through AR in Order to Enhance STEM Literacy

“…2) Synthesise documents in the AR learning environment, consisting of [23], [46], [47], [48], [49], [50], [51] and [52].…”

“…AR can also assist learners in understanding details [50] with a shorter learning time [46]. Research indicates that content learned through AR experiences is memorised more strongly than through non-AR experiences [51] because AR can assist students in viewing the lesson in 3D form [52].…”

“…Collaborative learning encouragement: the AR learning style can prompt and improve cooperation [51] both among students and between teachers and students [23].…”

The Effectiveness of Using Augmented Reality Apps in Teaching the English Alphabet to Kindergarten Children: A Case Study in the State of Kuwait

“…There are many justifications for using AR technology in education, as mentioned by Radu (2012) and Yuen et al (2011). These justifications are as follows: (1) increases the understanding of scientific content in certain subjects-AR has the highest impact on student learning compared with other tools, such as books, videos, or desktop computers; (2) generates high enthusiasm among students when AR technology is applied in education-they feel more satisfied, enjoy learning more, and want to re-experience AR applications; (3) improves cooperation among group members and between students and their teachers; (4) leads to longer retention of information, as the content acquired through the use of AR applications by the student is more deeply rooted in the memory compared to that learned through conventional means; (5) motivates students to explore educational materials and information from different perspectives; (6) helps students learn subjects that cannot be accessed or easily recognized except through direct experience, for example, astronomy, geography and other subjects; (7) spurs student creativity and expands the student's imagination to help him/her grasp facts and concepts; (8) helps students learn to control their education according to their level of understanding and their preferred learning method; and (9) creates a teaching and learning environment suitable for multiple methods of teaching and learning, and for different ages.…”

“…According to Lee (2012) and Radu (2012), the most important obstacles include the following: (1) the limited availability of specialists and experts in the field of AR technology; (2) the lack of confidence on the part of institutions and schools in the effectiveness of AR technology compared with traditional methods; (3) a lack of conviction from learners regarding this type of education and a failure to interact with it as required; (4) a deficit of material resources when beginning a project that uses AR technology; and (5) the fact that AR might not constitute an effective teaching and learning strategy for some students. Accordingly, the difficulties and obstacles of using AR technology can be classified into four groups: (1) physical obstacles: these are related to infrastructure, the level of penetration of computers and other ICT tools, apps, and services, as well as the use and speed of the Internet; (2) human obstacles: these are related to the specialized roles of teacher and student; (3) technical obstacles: these are related to the digital content and its appearance; and (4) social obstacles: these are related to AR's acceptance by the community, teachers, students, and parents.…”