Title: The effectiveness of augmented reality technology in enhancing students learning experiences in science course

Authors: Ashraf Kan'an; Malek Jdaitawi; Abeer Toson; Reham Ghanem

Addresses: Irbid National University, Irbid, Jordan ' Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia ' Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia ' Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Abstract: Augmented reality (AR) has become a potential technology tool to improve the learning experiences among students with special needs. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of learning materials using AR technology activities on the learning experiences of students with special needs. In this study, a quasi-experimental study is preceded with the pre-test-post-test control group design model. Twenty-four students who identified to have special needs were participated in this study and were randomly assigned to either the AR group or control group. The study revealed that the experimental group better learning experiences than students in the control group. The result also indicated that the students in the experimental group scored showed more positive learning experiences using AR technology in the post-test than pre-test. In sum, the results suggest that using AR technology yield most promise in enhancing students learning experiences.

Keywords: augmented reality; special needs; learning experiences; science.

DOI: 10.1504/IJLC.2023.134542

International Journal of Learning and Change, 2023 Vol.15 No.6, pp.553 - 566

Received: 01 Jul 2021
Accepted: 13 Dec 2021
Published online: 27 Oct 2023 *

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