Exploiting Augmented Reality Technology in Special Education: A Systematic Review

In this systematic review, research works pertaining to the use of augmented reality (AR) in special education are investigated. In recent years, the introduction of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education has transformed the teaching and learning process. Augmented reality is an...

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Main Authors: Andrianthi Kapetanaki, Akrivi Krouska, Christos Troussas, Cleo Sgouropoulou
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-431X/11/10/143
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author Andrianthi Kapetanaki
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Christos Troussas
Cleo Sgouropoulou
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description In this systematic review, research works pertaining to the use of augmented reality (AR) in special education are investigated. In recent years, the introduction of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education has transformed the teaching and learning process. Augmented reality is an emerging technology, which has been widely used in education during the past few years. However, only few studies focus on the advantages and limitations of AR use in special education. This review investigates research in AR educational systems addressed to students with special needs. In total, 14 studies between 2014 and 2022 were selected and analyzed. Specifically, this systematic review examines types of students that have been included in learning scenarios supported of AR, distribution of educational AR studies by field of education, types of technology developed to support the use of AR in special education, and the advantages and limitations of AR use in special education. The findings mainly show that AR technology, used on students with special educational needs, has multiple potential advantages.
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spelling doaj.art-9558f467d95c4e7b8ecc06036fbcbdd02023-11-23T23:35:56ZengMDPI AGComputers2073-431X2022-09-01111014310.3390/computers11100143Exploiting Augmented Reality Technology in Special Education: A Systematic ReviewAndrianthi Kapetanaki0Akrivi Krouska1Christos Troussas2Cleo Sgouropoulou3Department of Informatics and Computer Engineering, University of West Attica, 12243 Egaleo, GreeceDepartment of Informatics and Computer Engineering, University of West Attica, 12243 Egaleo, GreeceDepartment of Informatics and Computer Engineering, University of West Attica, 12243 Egaleo, GreeceDepartment of Informatics and Computer Engineering, University of West Attica, 12243 Egaleo, GreeceIn this systematic review, research works pertaining to the use of augmented reality (AR) in special education are investigated. In recent years, the introduction of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education has transformed the teaching and learning process. Augmented reality is an emerging technology, which has been widely used in education during the past few years. However, only few studies focus on the advantages and limitations of AR use in special education. This review investigates research in AR educational systems addressed to students with special needs. In total, 14 studies between 2014 and 2022 were selected and analyzed. Specifically, this systematic review examines types of students that have been included in learning scenarios supported of AR, distribution of educational AR studies by field of education, types of technology developed to support the use of AR in special education, and the advantages and limitations of AR use in special education. The findings mainly show that AR technology, used on students with special educational needs, has multiple potential advantages.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-431X/11/10/143augmented realityeducational technologyspecial educationsystematic review
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Exploiting Augmented Reality Technology in Special Education: A Systematic Review
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augmented reality
educational technology
special education
systematic review
title Exploiting Augmented Reality Technology in Special Education: A Systematic Review
title_full Exploiting Augmented Reality Technology in Special Education: A Systematic Review
title_fullStr Exploiting Augmented Reality Technology in Special Education: A Systematic Review
title_full_unstemmed Exploiting Augmented Reality Technology in Special Education: A Systematic Review
title_short Exploiting Augmented Reality Technology in Special Education: A Systematic Review
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topic augmented reality
educational technology
special education
systematic review
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