The Elements of Computational Thinking in Learning Geometry by Using Augmented Reality Application

Authors

  • Mohd Fadzil Abdul Hanid Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2884-6393
  • Mohd Nihra Haruzuan Mohamad Said Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,81310 Johor Bahru,Johor, Malaysia.
  • Noraffandy Yahaya
  • Zaleha Abdullah Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,81310 Johor Bahru,Johor, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v16i02.27295

Keywords:

Augmented Reality, Computational Thinking Elements, Geometry, Qualitative

Abstract


Augmented Reality (AR) technology has now become a growing trend within the education field. It has the capability to combine both digital and reality world that subsequently leads to the emergence of new possibilities in im-proving the quality of teaching and learning activities. The objective of this research is mainly to analyse the Computational thinking elements in solving Geometry topic after the intervention of AR application. Qualitative data analysis was employed as the research methodology of this study that in-volved interview protocol with 10 pupils enrolled in Form 1 Mathematics class at one of the selected schools in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Content analy-sis was then administered using the ATLAS.Ti Version 8 software to identify the codes, themes, and meaning conveyed by the pupils’ answers in the Computational thinking test. Based on the interview and Computational thinking assessment show the pupils’ ability to solve Geometrical problems using Computational thinking elements. The researcher found that Computa-tional thinking elements do exist in problem solving pertaining to the topic of Geometry. However, the order of usage of these Computational thinking el-ements differs among the pupils. This leads to the conclusion that pupils who utilise the AR application with Computational thinking successfully solve Geometrical problems through the help of the Geometrical thinking process that comprises the elements of Abstraction, Generalisation, Decomposition, Algorithmic, and Debugging.

Author Biographies

Mohd Fadzil Abdul Hanid, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

MOHD FADZIL ABDUL HANID received
the Bachelor Of Technical And Vocational
Education from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn
Malaysia in 2011 and the Master of Education
(Educational Technology) from Universiti
Teknologi Malaysia in 2018. He is currently a
Educational Resources And Technology Officer
At Johor Bahru District Education Office,
Johor, Malaysia. His research interests are
Augmented Reality (AR), Computational
Thinking, ICT in education, and Online
Learning.

Mohd Nihra Haruzuan Mohamad Said, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,81310 Johor Bahru,Johor, Malaysia.

MOHD NIHRA HARUZUAN MOHD SAID
PhD (The University of Waikato) is a
Malaysian Associate Professor at Universiti
Teknologi Malaysia. He is currently the
Information Technology Manager at the Centre
of Academic Leadership Universiti Teknologi
Malaysia. His interests lie at the intersection of
Educational Technology, e-Learning, Online
Learning, Information and Communications
Technologies in Education and Academic
Leadership. He has a 14-year experience with
the field of education and technology in the
United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia and
Singapore. Contact information is School of Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor, Malaysia, nihra@utm.my. For more information, please visit the following webpage:
https://people.utm.my/nihra/

Noraffandy Yahaya

NORAFFANDY YAHAYA received the Ph.D. degree in computer-based learning from the University of Leeds, U.K. He was the Head of the Department of Educational Science, Mathematics and Creative Multimedia, for nine years. He has been an Associate Professor with the School of Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, since 2013. He has research interests in multimedia in education, online learning, and ICT in education. He had also been appointed as an External Examiner with universities in Malaysia and Australia for doctoral theses and had been an Assessor for
master theses with university in New Zealand. He conducted studies on students' interaction in online learning environment, learning analytics, and massive open online courses. He is a Supervisor of more than 25 completed master degree students and seven completed Ph.D. students in the area of educational technology, online learning, and ICT in education. He has published more than 70 papers in journals and conferences proceedings in the research area of online learning, ICT in education, and the use of technology in teaching and learning.

Zaleha Abdullah, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,81310 Johor Bahru,Johor, Malaysia.

ZALEHA ABDULLAH received her Ph.D. degree in educational technology from the University of
Nottingham, United Kingdom and a Master of Design from the Monash University, Australia. She has built expertise as a creative content expert and during her tenure as the Director of Corporate Affairs at the
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), she and her team has worked to promote the UTM brand not only as a strong organization in engineering and technology but prospers the lives of the community and contributes to the country. Her expertise was also required while serving as a manager in collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) under the MIT BLOSSOMS project. She is also a supervisor of more than 20 Master’s degree and Ph.D. students in the area of educational technology and online learning. Her research interest includes online and distance learning, instructional design, creativity, visual communication,
and leadership.

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Published

2022-01-28

How to Cite

Abdul Hanid, M. F., Mohamad Said, M. N. H., Yahaya, N., & Abdullah, Z. (2022). The Elements of Computational Thinking in Learning Geometry by Using Augmented Reality Application. International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM), 16(02), pp. 28–41. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v16i02.27295

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Vol. 16 No. 02 (2022)

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