Integrating augmented reality technology in education: vector personal computer augmented reality [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations]
Integrating augmented reality technology in education: vector personal computer augmented reality [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations]
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Background: Educators often face difficulties in explaining abstract concepts such as vectors.During the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, fully online classes have also caused additional challenges to using conventional teaching methods.To explain a vector concept of more than 2 dimensions, visualization becomes a problem.Although Microsoft PowerPoint can integrate animation, the illustration is still in 2-dimensions.Augmented reality (AR) technology is recommended to aid educators and students in teaching-learning vectors, namely via a vector personal computer augmented reality system (VPCAR), to fulfil the demand for tools to support the learning and teaching of vectors.
Methods: A PC learning module for vectors was developed in a 3-dimensional coordinate system by using AR technology.Purposive sampling was applied to get feedback from educators and students in Malaysia through an online survey.The hp 15-da0008ca supportiveness of using VPCAR based on six items (attractiveness, easiness, visualization, conceptual understanding, inspiration and helpfulness) was recorded on 5-points Likert-type scales.Findings are presented descriptively and graphically.Results: Surprisingly, both students and educators adapted to the new technology easily and provided significant positive feedback that showed a left-skewed and J-shaped distribution for each measurement item, respectively.
The distributions were proven significantly different among the students and educators, where supportive level result of educators was higher than students.This study introduced a PC learning module other than mobile apps as students mostly use laptops to attend online class and educators also engage other IT tools in their teaching.Conclusions: Based on these findings, VPCAR provides a good prospect in supporting educators and students during their online teaching-learning process.However, the findings may not be generalizable to all students and educators in Malaysia as purposive sampling was applied.Further studies may focus on bob the boxcutter government-funded schools using the newly developed VPCAR system, which is the novelty of this study.