A systematic review of learning through mobile augmented reality

Abstract

In the beginning of this millennium, researchers started to see the potential of using Augmented Reality (AR) in educational settings and foresaw that further research within the field is needed. Since then, AR research have taken many different approaches. This is also true for AR in relation to pedagogical purposes. In recent years, learning through mobile augmented reality has become increasingly interesting due to the mobile devices small form factors and their ability to let the students move around freely while learning. This study investigates mobile supported augmented reality for learning. It attempts to make a systematic review of how learning and pedagogical aspects have been approached in the articles. Based on a review of previous literature of mobile AR systems for pedagogical purposes, published between 2000-2017, we present findings demonstrating the mobile platforms used in AR studies, the educational levels focused, pedagogical approaches employed, and educational subjects focused. Based on these findings, trends are identified and future work discussed.