Mobile augmented reality interaction: an approach to the phenomenon

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  • Javier Fombona Univ. Oviedo - España
  • Victor Coto Universidade de Oviedo
  • David Caldevilla

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Augmented Reality, geolocation, mobile devices, knowledge management, ubiquitous communication

Resumen

Augmented Reality (AR) and geolocation are new attractive phenomenon, with great potential in the field of communication and knowledge construction. This paper is the result of an interinstitutional effort involving over eighteen hundred Spanish students which aims at contributing to a better understanding of the use of Augmented Reality for mobile learning. Our research focuses, in the first place, on the types of mobile devices used by the younger generations and the way they are being used, with an emphasis on geolocation and AR. We then turn to describing the potential of AR –a technology that combines a display of digital information and a view of the real world as captured by a mobile device– to create engaging learning experiences in field activities. But, prior to launching our students into this new learning scenario, which stretches far beyond the traditional classroom, it is necessary for us to locate AR resources by geoposition or tagging. Later on, those data will become accessible when within a specified range of distance from the tagged object. Alongside the benefits of its informal-formal activity structure, the possibilities for interaction are countless, including the ability to track the position and movements of all learners at any given time. On the downside, however interesting mobile Augmented Reality may result, when it comes to designing an educational activity, we need to cater for all types of mobile devices, not just the ones with a specific operating system and GPS capabilities.

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Javier Fombona, Univ. Oviedo - España

Degrees: BA (Hons.) Philosophy and Educational Sciences (UNED), BA (Hons.) Journalism (Univ. Complutense), PhD in Audiovisual Communication (Univ. Complutense). Research and Teaching Statement: Lecturer in Educational ICT since 1986, author of 3 books, a large number of book chapters, communications and presentations at conferences, and many papers and scientific publications about Computing and Audiovisual Communication ICT. He was a regional coordinator for 4 years in the Centre for Audiovisual Communication. Currently, he is the Dean of the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (University of Oviedo). Research interests: ICT as a resource of knowledge; new methods and new learning activities with technological resources; innovation in training and distance learning; telematics and training spaces on the web.

Victor Coto, Universidade de Oviedo

Doutor em Filologia Espanhola pela Universidade de Oviedo, Espanha. Docente pesquisador da Casa de Línguas da Universidade de Oviedo, Espanha.

David Caldevilla

Doutor em Ciência da Informação pela Universidade Complutense de Madri, Espanha. Docente no Mestrado em Novas Tecnologias da Informação e comunicação da Universidade Complutense de Madri, Espanha.

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2015-12-28

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Fombona, J., Coto, V., & Caldevilla, D. (2015). Mobile augmented reality interaction: an approach to the phenomenon. Informação &Amp; Sociedade, 25(3), 117–129. Recuperado a partir de https://periodicos.ufpb.br/index.php/ies/article/view/21862

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