Moving learning into a smart urban park: students' perceptions of the Augmented Reality EduPARK mobile game

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2017

Authors

Pombo, L (Author) Other; Marques, MM (Author) Other; Lucas, M (Author) Other; Carlos, V (Author) Other; Loureiro, MJ (Author) Other; Guerra, C (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Interaction Design and Architecture(s)

Pages: 117-134

ISSN: 1826-9745

Publisher: Scuola IaD

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 9 Citations

Scopus - 13 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00Z-T5A

Abstract (EN): The EduPARK game is developed under a game-based learning methodology. It is designed for outdoor learning settings by employing geocaching principles and mobile Augmented Reality technologies. The game aims to develop users' authentic and autonomous learning about diverse interdisciplinary themes in a smart urban park. It integrates learning guides for different target groups of basic education. The purpose of this paper is to present the game prototype development, and its first cycle of refinement, as the study followed a design-based research approach. The game evaluation involved 74 students from two school levels (aged 9-10 and 13-14). They explored and evaluated the game. Participant observation and focus groups were conducted. The evaluation allowed identifying positive characteristics of the game, such as immediate feedback and collaborative dynamics. Some questions included in the learning guides were perceived as difficult to understand and also some features came out to be considered for future improvements.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 18