Realidad aumentada aplicada en los textos de segundo de bachillerato en la Unidad Educativa Fiscomisional Santo Tomás Apóstol Riobamba, para reforzar el proceso de aprendizaje.

Abstract

The main objective of this research work was to apply Augmented Reality in printed textbooks as a tool to reinforce learning of high school sophomores in “Santo Tomás Apostol” Educational Unit in the period 2016-2017. It was a descriptive research with quasi-experimental design, students were characterized to determine the aspects to be reinforced. As the research had a pretest-posttest design, an evaluation was made after carrying out the project. The result was compared to the academic performance during the first school term. In order to collect data, the documental technique was applied for the literary collection of information as well as the field research technique when interacting with the objective group and their environment. Data were obtained by means of surveys and interviews, which determined the appropriate use of produced virtual material and its implementation in the textbook through Augmented Reality. The quantitative analysis of results corresponding to the first school term is 7.45/10; after reinforcing the school subjects, the result is 8.74/10 demonstrating that the use of the application helps In student learning with a difference of 1.29 points which means 12.9%. A qualitative survey determined the level of satisfaction of students regarding the application, the results were favorable due to the 93.18% of students consider that this technological implementation makes classes more dynamic and facilitates learning of the subject. As a conclusion, the application as a scholastic reinforcement, improves the academic performance of students and increases their motivation towards the subject. It is recommended to foster a better connection between educative processes and technology as didactic material to reinforce learning.