Effects of Augmented Reality Gamification on Students' Intrinsic Motivation and Performance

Amarpreet Gill, Derek Irwin, Dave Towey, Yanhui Zhang, Bingze Li, Linjing Sun, Zhichao Wang, Wanling Yu, Ruiqi Zhang, Yaxin Zheng

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Abstract

University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) has been investigating the use of an augmented-reality (AR) educational game to aid in the teaching of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) theories in design and engineering education (DEE). DfMA mastery is critical, as it allows students to create products that are feasible for mass production; it increases material optimization, shortens manufacturing times, and elevates overall quality. However, feedback from students and published research indicates that the topic is complex and underappreciated. Utilizing AR and gamification (GF) is relatively novel in this context, but it has the potential to redefine the topic by giving each student an enhanced learning experience that is fun, engaging, visually appealing, and cognitively stimulating. Our game was developed by a Students-As-Partners (SaP) team at UNNC and combines a tangible puzzle with an AR interface, encouraging collaboration, cooperation, and reflective practices. This research focuses on undergraduate DDE students and aims to understand students' perceptions of AR educational games and their influence on students' intrinsic motivation and performance. The results of this study inform the deployment of AR technology in classroom settings, as well as the instructional design of AR and GF learning experiences.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2023 - Conference Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781665453318
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event2023 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2023 - Auckland, New Zealand
Duration: 28 Nov 20231 Dec 2023

Publication series

Name2023 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2023 - Conference Proceedings

Conference

Conference2023 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2023
Country/TerritoryNew Zealand
CityAuckland
Period28/11/231/12/23

Keywords

  • Augmented realit
  • digital pedagog
  • educational technolog
  • engineering educatio
  • student engagemen
  • student preference

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Science (miscellaneous)
  • Software
  • Engineering (miscellaneous)
  • Developmental and Educational Psychology
  • Education
  • Communication

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