MechE: The design and evaluation of augmented reality card game for physics

Abstract

Physics is the branch of science concerned with the properties of matter and energy and the relationships between them. The most fundamental in Physics concept based on mathematics and traditionally includes mechanics, electricity and magnetism, heat and thermodynamics, optics and acoustics. All of these concepts have several disciplines and each with their fundamental laws. It is not easy to remember and master all of these concepts from the first time we learn about it. Many studies agree that the failure to understand Physics concepts can lead to the deterioration of interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Furthermore, time constraints during the lecture session cause the lecturer unable to help all of the students to understand the basic concepts in Physics. MechE Card Games was introduced to help students to understand as well as to remember the basic concepts in Physics. This MechE Card Games equipped with AR (Augmented Reality) Technology to improve player’s visual memory also adding more fun while playing to fulfill their independent learning time. The MechE Card Games not limited to engineering students only, in fact it can be played by primary and secondary students and can be bought at a reasonable price. This MechE Card Games evaluated using five criteria: goals and objectives, card design with AR technology, components and organization, playability and playfulness and usefullness. The players rated the material very satisfactory.