Utilizing Augmented Reality Technology for Teaching Aid Tools based on Model-based Learning (AR-MB)

• Main Authors: Nor Azhar, Ahmad, Rahmah, Mokhtar, Roslina, Abd. Hamid, Fauziah, Zainuddin, Emi Syakilah, Takhta
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: UTM Academic Leadership (UTMLead) 2016
• Subjects: LB Theory and practice of education; LB1603 Secondary Education. High schools; LB2300 Higher Education; QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science; QA76 Computer software
• Online Access: http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/14560/6/fskkp-2016-azhar-%20Utilizing%20Augmented%20Reality%20Technology%20for%20Teaching.pdf; http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/14560/

Highlights: The success of model-based learning requires extensive preparations and the adoption of appropriate strategies. This is because object visualization plays a crucial role for this type of learning with student engagement in self-imagination being significantly reduced. Therefore, a prototype was developed using the Augmented Reality-Model-Based (AR-MB) framework to test its effectiveness in providing a better learning tool to students. A study involving a group of university students, who were enrolled in the Ethnic Relation subject was conducted to enhance their understanding of the Iranuns – a Sabahan ethnic group. The study concluded that 86% of students agree that AR can enhance their understanding of the related subject matter. Hence, the prototype proves to be a successful model that could also be implemented in other subjects. Future applications include the adaptation of a developmental framework for architectural modelling courses.