Augmented Reality Storytelling Teachers and Preschool Children Experience

Abstract

This study aims to use AR technology to develop an AR-based learning of a digital storybook for preschool children aged 6 years old as to motivate their reading. This application will show digital storytelling based on book titled “The Three Bears” by Emma Bailey focusing on pages 4 and 5. User testing with both teachers and preschool children was conducted to examine the potential of the AR approach in motivating them learning by using both qualitative and quantitative interview in order to measure their learning experience. The findings indicate that the AR-based storybook approach does affect their enjoyment, engagement and motivation. A suggestion for further research is to embed elements of surprise to prevent boredom in an AR-based storybook to preschool children to increase their engagement in reading.