The Impact of Augmented Reality Tools and Techniques on the Imaginative Thinking Routines of the Arts and Design Students, and its Relation to the Accuracy in Learning and Achievement Level

Abstract

The paper in hand aims to examine and explore the effect of augmented reality tools and techniques on developing imaginative thinking behavior, across arts and design students, as well as its relation to the accuracy in learning and achievement levels. The study was conducted in the faculty of arts and design in Jordan University. This paper manifested the possibilities that augmented reality can offer to education. Not only that but also the suggestions which affect teaching and learning strategies; it also can cater to students’ educational needs and provide solutions, while the learners develop their designs. Such programs define innovation from a different perspective, and considers development as a mean to cope with the changes in the world. In order to achieve the aims and objectives of the study, the researcher developed imaginative thinking and achievement tests. (40) Students took the tests. As the researcher implemented descriptive quasi-experimental design for its appropriateness to the nature of the study. The results of the study demonstrate a statistical analytical significance in imaginative thinking sections, as well as the students’ success in the posttest achievement tests; this process was in favor for the experimental group. The experimental group members enjoyed learning as they received augmented reality techniques and developed designs digitally. Due to the high achievements and high scores of the experimental group, the researcher highly recommends the professors to include such programs in their teaching and learning processes. Key words : augmented reality techniques, imaginative thinking, and achievement level, learning accuracy, arts and interior design students. DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-31-12 Publication date: November 30 th 2020