Abstract:

The design of instructional approaches plays a pivotal role in achieving educational objectives set by instructors, with a focus on skill acquisition and content assimilation within each session. The effectiveness of teaching-learning dynamics significantly influences knowledge retention and competency acquisition among students, with methodologies emphasizing the learning process demonstrating superior efficacy. Experiential Learning Activities (ELAs) provide a platform for educators to facilitate the development of technical and personal competencies in a meaningful manner. Augmented Reality (AR) technology presents a promising avenue to revolutionize educational practices by offering immersive and interactive learning experiences. This paper explores the integration of AR into an existing ELA, utilizing the Carflow activity as a base. Through the implementation of AR-enhanced instructions, this study aims to enhance the learning experience and outcomes. The methodology involved the creation of step-by-step instructions using AR technology and their integration into the assembly process of constructing a truck. Evaluation of the results indicated that the utilization of AR-enhanced instructions improved the speed and quality of task completion, particularly during the initial learning phase. However, once the process was internalized, both traditional and virtual instructions yielded similar performance levels. This suggests that AR tools may be particularly beneficial for non-repetitive and complex tasks, offering interactive and variable information access to operators. However, challenges such as the availability of AR equipment and the economic feasibility of implementation need to be addressed for widespread adoption in educational and industrial settings. Overall, AR holds immense potential to enrich learning experiences by providing access to virtual elements and facilitating immersive exploration of complex concepts.

Keywords:

Experiential Learning Activity, lean manufacturing, Augmented reality.