The effectiveness of augmented reality handouts for learning microbiology in medical students.

ABSTRACT: We evaluate the effectiveness of self-directed learning augmented reality (AR) handouts as learning materials for teaching microbiology to third-year medical students in the Doctor of Medicine (English Program) at Thammasat University. A stratified randomized controlled trial was conducted comparing academic performance (multiple-choice question scores), the motivation levels (motivated strategies for learning questionnaire, MSLQ), and satisfaction survey scores among students studying with AR handouts (intervention group) versus traditional handouts (control group). Twenty-four students participated in this study (n = 12 per group). There were no significant differences between the groups in terms of age, gender, total grade point average, or pre-test scores (mean of 5.08). Both gr

SUBMITTER: Suwantarat N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12687623 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature