Abstract:
In this study, the time-consuming nature of educational content
creation in augmented reality (AR) and limitations in nancial
support are addressed by proposing a mobile AR search tool to aid in
inquiry-based learning activities. This type of tool would not require content
creation or expensive technological devices. A demo of such an AR
search tool was created and tested in-class in the form of a quantitative
experiment. The results showed no signi cant in
uence on learning
performance (p = 0; 376) or motivation (p = 0; 068) of university students
compared to regular internet browser search. The usability, however,
was rated almost excellent on the System Usability Scale (SUS)
(Mdn: = 83; 750). A larger sample size and improvements of the tool
would be needed to determine the true e ectiveness of AR search tools,
which is suggested for further research.
Keywords: Augmented reality University education Search tool
In-classroom Learning outcomes Motivation Usability.
