Application of Augmented Reality technology to promote interactive learning

Abstract

In recent years, the learning tools based on AR (Augmented Reality) technology have been highly recommended to be applied in educational sites. Teachers display abstract scientific changes in specific images by applying AR technology. By way of applying AR inter-operation to enhance students' interests in learning as well as reduce their cognitive load. This study has applied AR technology to establish a virtual biological laboratory App to be provided for college freshmen to carry out biological experiments as a curriculum preview and experiencing. The content of Virtual biology laboratory App includes units such as virtual microscope, biological anatomy concept, cell division process, and frog's bones. Through the introduction of digital technology into the general biology curriculums are then emerged with AR technology so as to confer how AR technology affects students study effects and biological experimental knowledge recognition. The study has implemented an experiment in object to college freshmen and the experiment results indicate that the integration of AR technology with teaching has made students' attitude towards learning more positive. Through interactive operation and learning, students are better able to master knowledge of fundamental biological experiments. Through the process of the study, the researcher has found the importance that students study scientific knowledge with interactive technology. Consequently, the Institute has designed a virtual biology laboratory App to achieve the benefits of action learning, situational simulation and interactive experiencing.