A Case Study of the Development of Using Augmented Reality in Teaching Nature and Life Technology to Junior High School Students in Southern Taiwan

Abstract

This study used augmented reality software as a research tool for Junior High School Curriculum in the “Nature and Life Technology” field, designed a set of teaching units by using the augmented reality teaching system (ARTS). In this study, the researchers discussed how augmented reality technology can be applied into the field of Nature and Life Technology. The researchers used Lightning Studios software to design the three teaching units: start movement, plate tectonics and electromagnetic inductions, integrated with AR technique. The total 140 ninth graders from one junior high school in southern Taiwan have participated in this study. After using the application of ARTS, all participants filled in questionnaires and had individual interviews with the researchers. The study results showed that both students and teachers who used ARTS not only enhanced students’ learning motivation, and changed their learning attitudes to be more active, but also make up for the shortage of teaching materials, and provided more different teaching methods.