Transforming Higher Education with Augmented Reality: A Systematic Review of Benefits for Students (#656)
Read ArticleDate of Conference
July 17-19, 2024
Published In
"Sustainable Engineering for a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Future at the Service of Education, Research, and Industry for a Society 5.0."
Location of Conference
Costa Rica
Authors
GONZA ATARAMA, ALONSO FABIAN
Abstract
This systematic review examined the benefits of augmented reality (AR) in higher education. The objective was to assess the effectiveness of AR as an educational tool and its impacts on learning, motivation, and academic performance of university students. A total of 40 studies published between 2020 and 2024 were analyzed, selected through an extensive search in academic databases using PICOC criteria and following the PRISMA methodology. The results indicated that AR significantly enhances information comprehension and retention, promotes active and participatory learning, and increases student motivation. Additional benefits were observed, such as improved visualization of abstract concepts and the development of technical skills. However, limitations were identified, including a lack of longitudinal studies and variability in implementation methods. It was concluded that AR is an innovative and effective tool for improving educational quality at the university level, although further studies are needed to evaluate its long-term impact and establish implementation standards.