A review on augmented reality application in engineering drawing classrooms

Abstract

Augmented reality (AR) has been used in education especially in the process of teaching and learning. Many courses including engineering drawing has implemented this technology in order to enhance students' learning experiences as well as to maximize the transfer of knowledge. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to review recent research on the application of augmented reality in engineering drawing classrooms. In order to achieve the purpose of this paper, various electronic databases were used to find articles published between 2000 and 2016. Few combinations of keywords were used to search related articles such as augmented reality, engineering drawing, engineering education and teaching approach. Findings from the review showed that the use of augmented reality can enhance learning experiences and improve students' skills when dealing with complex concepts in engineering drawing. Various researchers have produced augmented reality teaching AIDS to support the teaching and learning process of engineering drawing. Consequently, as more research is done on the technology of augmented reality, the findings will definitely make engineering drawing classrooms more effective. Thus, the teaching AIDS developed from the research will increase the standard of teaching and learning and this process will benefit both educators and students.