Development of a mobile learning network for science with augmented reality and its impact on students’ literacy and numeracy

Abstract

The aim of the current research is to develop the Mobile Learning Network for Science application with Augmented Reality (MLNFS-AR) application on the topic of atomic structure and chemical equilibrium. The study was conducted in four public schools in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Borg and Gall development cycle was adopted in this study, including preliminary research, planning and developing learning media, and validation, evaluation, and revision. Regarding the assessment results from media experts, the mobile learning application was declared very feasible with a percentage of 91.7% for the topic of atomic structure and 87.2% for the topic of chemical equilibrium. The results of the material and language feasibility assessments were 81.6% for the topic of atomic structure and 82.3% for the topic of chemical equilibrium. The results of the media assessments for students were 92.9% for the topic of atomic structure and 89.9% for the topic of chemical equilibrium. The results of the media assessment by chemistry teachers were 97.1% for the topic of atomic structure and 94.7% for the topic of chemical equilibrium. Overall, this mobile learning medium is categorized as very feasible to use as a learning support medium. In addition, the MLNFS-AR app is effective in improving student literacy and numeracy. In sum, the mobile learning app, MLNFS-AR, can be used as a flexible learning medium, can be used anytime and anywhere, and makes it easier for students to learn chemistry.