Augmented Reality-Based Simulators as Discovery Learning Tools: An Empirical Study

作者：Ibanez Maria Blanca^*; Di Serio Angela; Villaran Molina Diego; Delgado Kloos Carlos

来源：IEEE Transactions on Education, 2015, 58(3): 208-213.

DOI：10.1109/TE.2014.2379712

• Augmented reality
• computer simulation
• learning effectiveness
• mobile learning
• physics education
• self-regulation

This paper reports empirical evidence on having students use AR-SaBEr, a simulation tool based on augmented reality (AR), to discover the basic principles of electricity through a series of experiments. AR-SaBEr was enhanced with knowledge-based support and inquiry-based scaffolding mechanisms, which proved useful for discovery learning in Web-based simulation environments. Learning performance factors evaluated included students' learning behavior while interacting with the system, AR-SaBEr's learning effectiveness, and students' motivation in using the AR-based simulation environment. The study suggests that AR simulators can be exploited as effective learning environments for learning the basic principles of electricity. It would, however, be necessary to consider a number of scaffolding options to improve the learning effectiveness of AR-based simulation environments when used with students who have low levels of either: 1) self-regulation skills, or 2) motivation to engage in AR-based simulation activities.

• 出版日期2015-8