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Study on the Utilization of Augmented Reality as EduTech for Students with Developmental Disabilities in the Field of Special Education

  • Journal of Special Education: Theory and Practice
  • Abbr : JSPED
  • 2022, 23(1), pp.251-287
  • DOI : 10.19049/JSPED.2022.23.1.10
  • Publisher : Research Institute of the Korea Special Education
  • Research Area : Social Science > Education
  • Received : February 10, 2022
  • Accepted : March 14, 2022
  • Published : March 31, 2022

Lee, Mikyung 1 Kim, Mingyu 2

1대구대학교 한국특수교육문제연구소
2자혜학교

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ABSTRACT

[Purpose] We aimed to explore and present the possibility of augmented reality as an EduTech after examining the effectiveness of augmented reality is applied for the education for students with developmental disabilities. [Method] In-depth interviews were conducted over the phone with 8 special education teachers who had experience in applying augmented reality. [Results] First, augmented reality was found to be effective in several aspects, such as motivation for students' teaching and learning. Second, it was reported that the ability of teachers and students to apply augmented reality is a requisite and that it is necessary to create an environment in which augmented reality can be realized. Third, When looking at how augmented reality can be applied according to the principles of UDL, special education teachers recognized that it was applicable according to each principle such as representation, action and expression, engagement. To improve the applicability of augmented reality, teacher training and opportunities for teachers to use the technology directly are needed. In addition, it is necessary to develop an AR coding that can be linked to objects, Create a cloud where all AR codes are gathered, and develop an AR based on the content of the curriculum and supply smart devices in the form of wearables. [Conclusion] Special education teachers recognized the utility of augmented reality as EduTech. However, in order to apply the technology, certain competence are required from teachers and studnets. Finally, a plan to increase the applicability of augmented reality is suggested.

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This paper was written with support from the National Research Foundation of Korea.