Teaching physics through augmented reality and active learning in high school education

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.64023170711

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• Keywords: Augmented Reality, Physics, Active Learning.

• Abstract:

  Physics is one of the sciences that has contributed the most to the development of humanity, as the
  knowledge spread across its different subareas impacts almost every aspect of daily life. However, students
  perceive the study of physics as overly intricate and demanding, reserved for a minority of intellectuals.
  Therefore, it is imperative to take actions aimed at academically motivating students in physics learning units
  from early stages of their education. Consequently, the main objective of this study was to implement a
  didactic strategy supported by augmented reality to promote an active learning model and improve the
  academic engagement of students in Physics I course at the upper secondary level.
  To achieve this purpose, the level of engagement of students in two groups, namely the control and
  experimental groups, was determined at the beginning and end of the third semester (Physics I). The
  intervention of the didactic strategy was carried out only in the experimental group, alternately over two
  semesters. The scores obtained by students in both groups were compared in three progressive assessments
  conducted at different points throughout both semesters. The results showed a significant increase in the
  academic engagement values of the experimental group and a significant difference in the academic
  performance between both groups, attributable to the implemented didactic strategy.