Design and implementation of a mobile augmented reality simulator for physics teaching in higher education

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https://doi.org/10.21556/edutec.2022.80.2509

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Simulator, Mobile Augmented Reality, Physics Teaching, Software Engineering

Abstract

The benefits attributed to augmented reality (AR) in the teaching of different fields of knowledge have led to the intersection of teaching and learning modalities and methods that seek to enhance the strengths of this technology applied to education. One of the approaches intertwines augmented reality with mobile learning and simulation-based learning. However, how to develop these applications in order to provide a learning experience is a line that continues to be built. In this article presents the development phases of a mobile augmented reality simulator, whose formulation is based on the experience of a student group using a web simulator. In addition, evaluation results of quality augmented reality objects are presented, obtaining a positive assessment in the technical aspects, use and guide, which suggests an adequate integration of augmented reality technology with the pedagogical aspects considered in the application design.

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Francisco Aguilar Acevedo, University of Isthmus (Mexico)

Ingeniero en Electrónica por la Universidad Tecnológica de la Mixteca y Maestro en Ciencias en Ingeniería Mecatrónica por el Centro Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico. Sus áreas de interés incluyen la física educativa, la realidad virtual y aumentada, y la robótica.

Jesus Alberto Flores Cruz, National Polytechnic Institute (Mexico)

Maestro y Doctor en Ingeniería de Sistemas por la Sección de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación de la ESIME-Zacatengo del IPN. El Dr. Flores actualmente forma parte del claustro académico del Posgrado en Física Educativa en el CICATA-Legaria del IPN.

Cesar Adrián Hernández Aguilar, University of the Isthmus (Mexico)

Ingeniero Químico y Maestro en Ciencias en Ingeniería Química por el Instituto Tecnológico de Orizaba. Su actual línea de investigación son las aplicaciones de ultrasonido para sistemas reaccionantes.

Daniel Pacheco Bautista, University of the Isthmus (Mexico)

Ingeniero en Electrónica por el Instituto Tecnológico de Oaxaca, Maestro en Ciencias con Electrónica por el Instituto Nacional de Astrofísica, Óptica y Electrónica, y Doctor en Ingeniería Biomédica por la Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla. Sus actuales líneas de trabajo se centran en la Arquitectura de Computadoras, el Cómputo Reconfigurable, y la Ingeniería Biomédica.

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Edutec número 80 - Junio 2022

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Aguilar Acevedo, F., Flores Cruz, J. A., Hernández Aguilar, . C. A., & Pacheco Bautista, D. (2022). Design and implementation of a mobile augmented reality simulator for physics teaching in higher education. Edutec, Revista Electrónica De Tecnología Educativa, (80). https://doi.org/10.21556/edutec.2022.80.2509

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