Augmented Reality Awareness and Latest Applications in Education: A Review

Authors

  • Soraia Oueida College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Kuwait https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6720-2307
  • Pauly Awad College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Kuwait https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0505-4898
  • Claudia Mattar University of Balamand, Issam Fares Faculty of Technology, Lebanon

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v18i13.39021

Keywords:

Augmented Reality, Awareness, Education, Innovative Learning, Human-Computer Interaction, Immersive Technology

Abstract


Several advances in technology have touched the educational sector, where improvements and enhancements are always a surge for innovative learning. Augmented Reality (AR) is considered an efficient and promising technology capable of enhancing the educational sector. AR is a visualization technology that allows human interaction by providing users with a perception of reality using virtual information. In other words, AR adds to the existing real-world environment some extra virtual information generated by computer techniques that can enhance the overall experience. This promising technology can be applied in different sectors such as education, healthcare, banks, tourism, etc. Despite the great work available in the literature about this topic, deep insights and extensive research are still needed before the actual implementation in the real world. The aim of this work is to highlight the importance of AR in improving the educational sector and increase awareness of using such an approach. A review is conducted to prove the validity of AR in increasing learning outcomes, students’ motivation, and engagement in classrooms, as well as improving the understanding level. Several papers were analyzed based on different application areas under various interdisciplinary databases. As a result, the papers were collected in a table-based format to provide researchers with better and easier insights on how to improve the use of AR in education before real implementation. This study helped in highlighting potential future work, discussing limitations, advantages, disadvantages, and the latest advances in this technology.

Author Biographies

Soraia Oueida, College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Kuwait

Soraia Oueida, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Computer Engineering Department, College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Kuwait.

Pauly Awad, College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Kuwait

Pauly Awad, MS., Teaching assistant, Statistics department, College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Kuwait.

Claudia Mattar, University of Balamand, Issam Fares Faculty of Technology, Lebanon

Claudia Mattar, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Mechatronics and Telecom Department, Issam Fares Faculty of Technology, University of Balamand, Lebanon.

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Published

2023-07-07

How to Cite

Oueida, S., Awad, P. ., & Mattar, C. . (2023). Augmented Reality Awareness and Latest Applications in Education: A Review. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 18(13), pp. 21–44. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v18i13.39021

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 13 (2023)

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