Science Spots AR: A Platform for Science Learning Games with Augmented Reality

Autor/inn/en	Laine, Teemu H.; Nygren, Eeva; Dirin, Amir; Suk, Hae-Jung
Titel	Science Spots AR: A Platform for Science Learning Games with Augmented Reality
Quelle	In: Educational Technology Research and Development, 64 (2016) 3, S.507-531 (25 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1042-1629
DOI	10.1007/s11423-015-9419-0
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Elementary School Students; Grade 5; Science Education; Elementary School Science; Simulated Environment; Educational Games; Learning Motivation; Story Telling; Relevance (Education); Scientific Concepts; Learning Processes; Computer Simulation; Geometry; Instructional Design; Mixed Methods Research; Formative Evaluation; Questionnaires; Interviews; Student Attitudes; Learner Engagement; Science Interests; South Korea + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; School year 05; 5. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 05; Naturwissenschaftliche Bildung; Künstliche Umwelt; Educational game; Lernspiel; Motivation for studies; Lernmotivation; Relevance; Relevanz; Learning process; Lernprozess; Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Geometrie; Lesson concept; Lessonplan; Unterrichtsentwurf; Fragebogen; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Schülerverhalten; Korea; Republik
Abstract	Lack of motivation and of real-world relevance have been identified as reasons for low interest in science among children. Game-based learning and storytelling are prominent methods for generating intrinsic motivation in learning. Real-world relevance requires connecting abstract scientific concepts with the real world. This can be done by situating learning processes in real-world contexts, and by bridging the virtual content and the real world with augmented reality (AR). We combined these ideas into a Science Spots AR platform on which context-aware storytelling science learning games can be created. As proof-of-concept we developed and evaluated Leometry game, which contains geometry problems based on the Van Hiele model. This paper's contributions are as follows: (1) concept and architecture of Science Spots AR, (2) design and implementation of the Leometry game prototype, and (3) mixed-method formative evaluation of Leometry with 61 Korean 5th grade elementary school children. Data retrieved by questionnaires and interviews revealed that the students appreciated Leometry despite its minor shortcomings, that the platform's concept is feasible, and that there is potential for building science learning games. These results are useful to educators, computer scientists, and game designers who are interested in combining context-aware learning, AR, and games. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01