Document Types
Paper Presentation
School Code
N/A
School Name
De La Salle University Integrated School
Research Advisor (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)
Christian Terrence B. Esguerra and Ethel C. Ong
Abstract/Executive Summary
Augmented reality (AR) is one of the many emerging digital technologies that specializes in gaming, medicine, entertainment, and education. AR-assisted technologies have undergone studies and were claimed to provide a better learning experience for students and lecturers who integrate its features in modern-day classrooms. An example is Google Expeditions, a cost-effective and accessible alternative; however, further research may be needed on such applications, especially when used solely as a supplement. This study assesses AR's effects on Grade 12 students' academic performance and motivation when used as a supplemental learning material for cell biology and photosynthesis. Assessment scores between those who used augmented reality and those who did not reveal a greater improvement in academic performance of the former group. Furthermore, students reported through the Instructional Materials Motivation Survey (IMMS) that they were motivated by the AR tours used during the experiment. These findings point to the potential benefit of integrating AR-based supplementary materials to promote student learning and motivation.
Keywords
augmented reality; academic performance; motivation; cell biology; photosynthesis
Research Theme (for Paper Presentation and Poster Presentation submissions only)
21st Century Learning and Innovations (CLI)
Initial Consent for Publication
yes
Exploring the Viability of Augmented Reality as a Supplementary Material for Learning Cell Biology and Photosynthesis for Grade 12 Students
Augmented reality (AR) is one of the many emerging digital technologies that specializes in gaming, medicine, entertainment, and education. AR-assisted technologies have undergone studies and were claimed to provide a better learning experience for students and lecturers who integrate its features in modern-day classrooms. An example is Google Expeditions, a cost-effective and accessible alternative; however, further research may be needed on such applications, especially when used solely as a supplement. This study assesses AR's effects on Grade 12 students' academic performance and motivation when used as a supplemental learning material for cell biology and photosynthesis. Assessment scores between those who used augmented reality and those who did not reveal a greater improvement in academic performance of the former group. Furthermore, students reported through the Instructional Materials Motivation Survey (IMMS) that they were motivated by the AR tours used during the experiment. These findings point to the potential benefit of integrating AR-based supplementary materials to promote student learning and motivation.
