Abstract
This study was conducted to improve Tamil reading skills using augmented reality (AR) among Year 4 students. Accordingly, an integrated Tamil language e-module with Augmented Reality (AuRa-BT), based on the Universal Design for Agile Development model and minimalist theory was designed and developed. Before and after the e-module implementation, a survey was conducted using questionnaires and checklists as research tools. Questionnaires, and checklists were used as tools to verify of content and usability of AURa-BT module. Respondents of the study are 50 students and 8 teachers. Descriptive methods were used to analyze the data obtained. The overall study results show that the use of AURa-BT Module combined with Augmented Reality Technology can improve the reading skills of Tamil words among Year 4 students. The use of AuRa-BT shows an improvement in Tamil reading skills among Year 4 students. In general, this study shows that the use of augmented reality (AR) technology can easily attract students and teachers to improve Tamil word reading skills.
Highlights
In the era of globalization, information technology and communication had affected the world towards modernization
In line with the development of Malaysia towards revolution industry 4.0, this study focuses on technology in education with the use of augmented reality (AR) technology to increase Tamil reading skills amongYear 4 students with the help of ROAR application
The use of AR nowadays is an exciting parallel with the progress of education
Summary
In the era of globalization, information technology and communication had affected the world towards modernization. The push of ICT development in the field of education continues to affect society positively. The 7th shift of the Malaysia Education Development Plan 2013-2025 states that the use of ICT can improve quality learning in Malaysia. According to Yusof & Tahir (2017), the use of ICT in the learning process is an important parallel to the development of the modern world of education today. The use of ICT with a combined elements of technology such as audio, visuals, graphics and animation can increase quality teaching and learning. In Malaysia, the use of Tamil is widespread. It is an intermediary language at the National Primary School, an additional subject in Lower Secondary school and in some universities in Malaysia. Reading Tamil is essential as a source of knowledge to include various kind of reading material (Razak, 2019)
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