Methodology for the production of learning objects enriched with augmented reality by university students

Abstract

The Augmented Reality is currently considered one of the most promising emerging technologies; it has entered the educational process in an accelerated way as an innovative element that simplifies the interaction through mobile devices. This investigation analyzes an university innovation experience of Information Technology (IT) Docentship students, in the Human Sciences and Education Faculty of the Technical University of Ambato. It accomplishes the objective of designing learning objects enriched with Augmented Reality (AR), to measure the level of technological acceptance (TAM), the impact on academic performance, the proof of the training process and the production tools used. The results showed that the use of AR in university teaching has aroused a high degree of acceptance and motivation, an improvement in the academic performance and the advantages and disadvantages of the tools used for the production of objects enriched with Augmented Reality were determined.