Augmented reality environment for engineering distance leaners to acquire practical skills

Abstract

This paper provides a research approach in developing and automating an Augmented Reality (AR) environment for engineering distance learners. By capturing and modelling the on-campus tutor knowledge into a virtual tutor for teaching and assessing practical skills of engineering distance learners. The research proposed and developed a knowledge based educational framework (KBEd). The experimental result conducted from the subject experts using the proposed prototype has demonstrated a great potential. Where, out of 10 experts 90% agreed that the proposed AR environment has demonstrated a high usability in enhancing practical skills of engineering distance learners and also for regular students in practicing the laboratory task when away from on-campus environment.