Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Augmented Reality-Based Teaching Material: The Solar System

Abstract

This study aims at development and evaluation of effectiveness of AR-based teaching material (ARTM) for the subject “Solar System” in the unit of “Solar System and Eclipses.” The study, which was conducted through the case study method, was carried out with 22 sixth-grade students. The data collection tools were “The Solar System Data Collection Form” and “The Astronomy Opinion Form.” The data were analyzed by qualitative analysis. It was found that ARTM enhanced the success of the students on the subject and contributed to the process of remedying their misconceptions. It was also seen that ARTM increased their interest in astronomy subjects and concepts. The students were happy to use such applications in the class and wanted to continue using AR applications in learning such abstract concepts in the future.

Acknowledgments

This study has previously been presented as an oral presentation at 2nd International Conference on Science, Mathematics, Entrepreneurship and Technology Education, November 19–22, 2020, Bursa, Turkey.

Ethics statement

While preparing this article, the authors certify that research and publication ethics were followed in collecting data, and in writing and publishing research results objectively, as well as copyright restrictions for the intellectual and artistic works used. Moreover, both the school and the teacher knew the purpose of this study. During and after the research process there are no activities that endanger the participants. The publication of the results of this study is intended for academic purposes and is limited to the academic environment to prevent data misuse.

Disclosure statement

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Notes on contributors

Ümmü Gülsüm Durukan

Ümmü Gülsüm Durukan is currently an assistant professor at the Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Faculty of Education, Giresun University, Turkey. Her academical qualifications were in Physics Education. She continues her studies in the fields of teacher education, concept learning, designing learning environments, didactic theories, and mental models.

Ebru Turan Güntepe

Ebru Turan-Güntepe is currently an assistant professor at the Department of Computer Education and Instructional Technologies, Faculty of Education, Giresun University, Turkey. Her research interests include the hologram technology, technology integration, designing technology-supported learning environments, game-based learning, and e-learning.

Necla Dönmez Usta

Necla Dönmez-Usta is currently an associate professor at the Department of Computer Education and Instructional Technologies, Faculty of Education, Giresun University, Turkey. Her studies focus on computer/technology-assisted instructional material development, application, evaluation, technology-supported learning environments, game-based learning, and technology integration into science education.