The effect of augmented reality to improve learners reading skills in private high schools

Abstract

Abstract: The present study considers essential aspects of the effect of augmented reality to improve learners reading skills in private high schools. This research work has as main objective to investigate the effect of Augmented Reality in teaching reading, and this was carried out in a private high school in Loja- Ecuador. To collect relevant information, a course with 22 students was selected as a sample. Also, qualitative and quantitative approaches were applied to gather information related to students´ motivation and students´ perceptions of augmented reality use. The instruments used for this purpose were a pre-test, a post-test, a survey, and an interview to obtain necessary information. The findings reveal students feel motivated to use Augmented Reality in class because they felt confident to use technological devices, so thanks to this new tool, students increased their creativity during English class. They also showed interest in improving the reading skill generating an interactive environment in the classroom.