Developing Effective Augmented Reality Learning Applications: Integrating Key Pedagogical Principles

Abstract

Augmented reality is becoming increasingly popular in education owing to visualisation, real time interaction and dynamic content. There has been extensive research to design effective learning experiences with the help of Augmented Reality, but research indicates that lack of pedagogical design based on pedagogical principles can lead to pedagogical issues in Augmented Reality based Learning Environments thereby limiting their effectiveness in achieving learning objectives. The pedagogical elements and technological tools must be integrated as per framework based on pedagogical principles to design effective Augmented Reality based learning applications to create meaningful learning experiences. This research paper aims to synthesise collect, categorise, and prioritise the pedagogical principles specific for the design and development of augmented reality learning environments. with the help of educators and technical experts. The analytical and synthetic approach to reviewing the pedagogical principles involved an iterative process. A total of 53 articles were analysed and 21 pedagogical principles were selected and categorised into five categories 1) Pedagogy and Instructional Design 2) Technology Integration 3) Assessment and Feedback 4) Collaboration and Community 5) Holistic and Inclusive approach. These principles will be valuable for Augmented Reality designers, researchers and educators for developing pedagogically effective Augmented Reality based learning environments.