The design and development of augmented reality (AR) application in cloud computing learning topics.

Abstract

Technology is rapid growth in this 21st-century learning, where it also transforms the education system towards interactive and immersive learning tools. Augmented Reality (AR) can be integrated into the classroom to increase student's engagement and motivation in learning as they can gain knowledge through visualizations and immersion into the subject matter. Therefore, this study aims to design and develop an AR application known as ARCloud, focusing on the Cloud Computing topic and testing its functionality for teaching and learning processes. The research design of this study is implemented the design and development research (DDR) method, which indicates that this ARCloud application had been built using a systematic planning system through the ADDIE model. This model has five phases: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The ARCloud has been developed using Unity software. In addition, the learning setting built in the ARCloud application has been structured based on Merrill's Principles of Instruction model. In the evaluation phase, the ARCloud was evaluated by experts from the creative multimedia field from several higher learning institutions. The results obtained from the expert evaluation indicated that all of them agreed and gave many positive responses to this ARCloud application which meets all the requirements for multimedia application designs. Finally, the development of this ARCloud application for Cloud Computing learning topic can positively impact the target users. It provides awareness to educators and students that immersive learning tools such as AR applications are more effective and interesting.