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Augmented Reality Experience: Initial Perceptions of Higher Education Students
Sural, Irfan
International Journal of Instruction, v11 n4 p565-576 Oct 2018
The main goal of this paper is to unveil the results of survey study that intends to explore the candidate teachers' opinions about using augmented reality (AR) in classrooms. For this purpose, marker-based mobile augmented reality application has been developed and computer hardware devices are used as a teaching material. In addition, candidate teachers allowed to use this augmented reality application and share their opinions regarding to user experience. In data collection, survey and open-ended questions are used and conducted to candidate teachers in Department of Computer Education and Instructional Technology, Faculty of Education. The tools and technology required to develop a AR and development experiences are also shared. According to results teacher candidates are very excited of using augmented reality for the first time in their learning. it is also emphasized that it would be beneficial to disseminate augmented reality in their other learning materials.
Descriptors: Simulated Environment, Computer Simulation, Teaching Methods, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Computer Science Education, Teacher Education Programs, Preservice Teachers, Student Attitudes, Foreign Countries
International Journal of Instruction. Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Education, Eskisehir, 26480, Turkey. e-mail: iji@ogu.edu.tr; Web site: http://www.e-iji.net
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Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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