The Role of Augmented Reality in Stem Education: Case Studies and Future Directions

Chantal Emmanuel Sylvestre

Faculty of Education Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

This paper explores the integration of Augmented Reality (AR) into STEM education, addressing critical challenges and opportunities. With education facing issues such as inadequate access, infrastructure, and resources, AR emerges as a potential solution, offering immersive and interactive learning experiences. Through case studies in undergraduate chemistry, mathematics, and engineering, this study presents a framework for AR applications in education, focusing on pedagogical approaches, affordances, and spatial representations. The benefits of AR, including enhanced student engagement and improved learning outcomes, are contrasted with challenges like financial investment, technological misuse, and inclusiveness. The paper also discusses future directions, highlighting the need for educator training and the development of AR hardware and apps to support broader STEM education.

Keywords: Augmented Reality (AR), STEM Education, Interactive Learning, Pedagogical Framework, Educational Technology.

CITATION: Chantal Emmanuel Sylvestre. The Role of Augmented Reality in Stem Education: Case Studies and Future Directions. Research Output Journal of Education, 2024 3(3):71-74.