Uso de la realidad aumentada para el aprendizaje de la estructura celular en la educación secundaria de la ciudad de Loja - Ecuador

Abstract

Abstract:Faced with the increase in technological tools in the educational field, the reality augmented reality (AR) emerges as a prominent protagonist. AR facilitates the development of processing skills, optimizes communication between students and teachers, promotes autonomous learning and enriches educational environments. In this context, the This research aimed to evaluate the feasibility of using an AR application in the learning of cellular structure in a secondary institution in Loja Ecuador. It was used pre- and post-test type evaluations to evaluate the knowledge obtained and a questionnaire to measure student perception. The results revealed an overall improvement in the student averages after the incorporation of AR in classes. Besides, A significant difference was observed between the difficulty levels of the tests applied. Likewise, 98% of the students evaluated the experience of using the application. These findings highlight the feasibility and effectiveness of use of AR in secondary education, especially in the field of general biology.