The Reality of Using Augmented Reality Technology by Secondary School Female Teachers in Abha City in Teaching from Their Point of View

Abstract

This study attempts to identify the reality of using AR technology by secondary school female teachers in Abha City from their perspective and attitudes towards AR. The study used a questionnaire as an instrument for data collection. The study utilized the descriptive-analysis approach, and the sample comprised 298 teachers, who were selected randomly. The study indicated that the reality of using AR in teaching for secondary school female teachers achieved a high score of (3.82) from their point of view. Furthermore, the study showed that female teachers' attitudes toward using AR were positive and with a high degree (4.32). Additionally, the study showed that there were statistically significant differences (0.05 α ≤) in the reality of secondary school female teachers' use of AR in teaching due to the variable (Age and Courses). However, there were no statistically significant differences in the use of AR among female teachers because of the variables (Years of experience and Specialization). Based on the most important results, the study recommended the necessity to train female teachers to produce, design, and employ augmented reality content in the educational process and to work scientifically to overcome the obstacles they face in utilizing augmented reality technology in their teaching.
 
 Received: 25 February 2023 / Accepted: 20 April 2023 / Published: 5 May 2023