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International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications 2014, Vol. 5(1) 116-124

Augmented Reality Applied to Natural Sciences

Bárbara Maria Lemos FERREIRA, Thaís Nogueira FERNANDES, Suzana da Hora MACEDO

pp. 116 - 124

Publish Date: January 31, 2014  |   Single/Total View: 0/0   |   Single/Total Download: 0/0


Abstract

This research presents Augmented Reality applied to Natural Sciences, specifically wind energy. A Learning Object showing the generation of wind energy was used in an experiment with high school students. In this Learning Object, the student can see the energy generation in an Augmented Reality environment. In the environment created in Augmented Reality there is the simultaneous presence of real and virtual objects. In this environment, the students could interact with the Learning Object. This work was based on the theory of Meaningful Learning, which, according to Ausubel, occurs when a concept is related in a substantive way and not arbitrary concepts with pre-existing in the cognitive structure of the individual. Reviews and evaluations were done to complete the work, highlighting its advantages in the learning process.

Keywords: Augmented Reality, Meaningful Learning, Natural Sciences


How to Cite this Article?

APA 7th edition
FERREIRA, B.M.L., FERNANDES, T.N., & MACEDO, S.d.H. (2014). Augmented Reality Applied to Natural Sciences. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 5(1), 116-124.

Harvard
FERREIRA, B., FERNANDES, T. and MACEDO, S. (2014). Augmented Reality Applied to Natural Sciences. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 5(1), pp. 116-124.

Chicago 16th edition
FERREIRA, Bárbara Maria Lemos, Thaís Nogueira FERNANDES and Suzana da Hora MACEDO (2014). "Augmented Reality Applied to Natural Sciences". International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications 5 (1):116-124.