Using Augmented Reality (AR) for Encouraging the Retention of Learning English Vocabulary

Abstract

           The objectives of this research are (1) to develop from an Augmented Reality application in extending English vocabulary retention; (2) to examine a student’s learning retention from the AR application. The study was conducted in two stages. First, the AR technology and an application were invented.  Second, the developed AR application was used to evaluate the students’ retention in learning English vocabulary. The data was collected from twenty-five third-grade kindergartners from Anuban Kitiya School, Maung District, Mahasarakham province by a simple random approach. The analyzing process was divided into three different approaches;     1) the AR application for the Learning English Vocabulary, 2) an AR application quality assessment questionnaire and 3) a learning intention assessments and the evaluation forms of student satisfaction. Statistics used in this study were mean, standard deviation and paired sample t-test.

            The results are presented in two stages. In the first point, the research contributes the Augmented Reality’s Markers in a form of a picture book with 12 pictures of English vocabularies. Moreover, the twelve dummies of 3D motion models, named ARwork.apk were conducted. The results, from the second step, showed that the respondents had higher scores after using the AR application. The post-test analysis showed that the respondent did not show significantly difference between testing after using the application and testing 14 days after used. This indicates the AR application is able to increase learning retention of the respondents. In addition, the results demonstrated a high level of satisfaction toward the AR application.