Mobile Augmented Reality as a Feature for Self-Oriented, Blended Learning in Medicine: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Advantages of mobile Augmented Reality (mAR) application-based learning versus textbook-based learning were already shown in a previous study. However, it was unclear whether the augmented reality (AR) component was responsible for the success of the self-developed app or whether this was attributable to the novelty of using mobile technology for learning.

Objective

The study's aim was to test the hypothesis whether there is no difference in learning success between learners who employed the mobile AR component and those who learned without it to determine possible effects of mAR. Also, we were interested in potential emotional effects of using this technology.

Methods

Forty-four medical students (male: 25, female: 19, mean age: 22.25 years, standard deviat

SUBMITTER: Noll C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5620455 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature