The Promising Roles of Augmented Reality in Educational Setting: A Review of the Literature

Abstract

This present study imparts a literature review focusing on Augmented Reality (AR) in the field of education. The writers reviewed the published manuscripts by centering on types of manuscripts, research designs, types of participants, and the promising roles of AR in educational setting. A total number of 18 articles were thoroughly analyzed. The results showed a diverse type of manuscripts published in the journal databases including research articles, reviews, technical notes, features, and news. Types of research designs also varied such as Research and Development, Experimental, Content Analysis, Exploratory, Action Research, Descriptive Study, Survey, Mixed Method, and Design-Based Research. Types of participants embraced a diverse range of participants including university students, primary students, secondary students, teachers, and children with special needs. The most prominent role of AR was that it improved students' knowledge and understanding of the materials. Current gaps in AR-related studies in educational setting are recognized, and several recommendations for conducting upcoming studies are proposed.

Augmented reality in special education: a meta-analysis of single-subject design studies

“…This has led a small number of researchers to explore the role of AR applications in enhancing the learning of students with special needs (Sırakaya & Alsancak Sırakaya, 2018;Yuliono & Rintayati, 2018). For example, through a meta-analysis study, Barton, Pustejovsky, Maggin, and Reichow (2017) confirmed the effectiveness of technology-aided instructions in facilitating the integration of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) into the community.…”

A Decade of Research on the Effectiveness of Augmented Reality on Students with Special Disability in Higher Education

“…A thorough review of literature on AR application in special education revealed AR's role in supporting learning among individuals with disabilities in terms of self-determination and self-management, self-instruction guidance in the resolution of complex tasks, and guidance to different environments (Gomez-Puerta et al, 2019). AR technology may also be useful in improving special needs students' learning (Sirakaya & Sirakaya, 2018;Yuliono & Rintayati, 2018). Studies along this line include Benda et al (2015) and Smith et al (2015) study's that supported the great potential effect of augmented reality technology on display educational materials that proven to be great tool to improved experience in learning such as navigation skills among adult with intellectual disability.…”

The Potential of Augmented Reality for Vocational High School Learning Amid Covid-19 Spread

“…AR is able to improve students' understanding of the material [39], [40]. Therefore, the utilize of AR in the learning process can lead the improvement of students' learning outcomes [28], [40].…”

“…AR technology in the learning environment has a positive impact on students' motivation [19], [30], [39], [43]. AR is an interactive learning media that can increase students' interest, concentration and satisfaction with the use of new technology in learning [42].…”