AUGMENTED REALITY: NEW APPROACH IN DISTANCE EDUCATION STUDENTS’ LEARNING PROCESS
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Keywords

augmented reality
ADDIE model
online learning
students learning guide

Abstract

There are several practical courses in the Educational Technology Study Program of Universitas Terbuka which are offered fully online. In these courses, students face some difficulties to reach learning objectives. This study aims to provide media and adequate learning experience for distance education students by using augmented reality. Research and Development design using ADDIE model applied in the study. The results showed that augmented reality media in online tutorials was quite effective in providing learning experiences. Even so, students still face obstacles in using the media, namely the incompatibility of student devices gadgets with the media, and minimal tools to produce instructional video program. A synchronous learning support between students and tutor is required. Augmented reality can bring reality into classroom for distance education students and assist them practice their courses.

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