A conceptual framework for enriching architectural classroom with mobile augmented reality

Abstract EN

Due to the emergence of digital technology and its necessity in their lives, students of
architecture are facing many challenges in this digital era.

Unfortunately, it did not succeed the
same way in their education as in architectural practice.

By away or another, traditional
architectural classrooms still depend on obsolete visualization methods and traditional
approaches.

On the other hand, many architectural students are complaining of lack of
interaction and real engagement with the learning environment.

Many studies have revealed that
architects are “digital natives "and "visual learners", for that; they are in need of an innovative
visualization tool to support their style of learning.

This study utilizes Mobile Augmented
Reality (MAR), technology as an innovative tool for enriching architectural education.

Although,
engaging MAR technology in architectural classroom is not a new idea, yet it is still not widely
applied due to many different reasons.

Educators still insist on using the same traditional
methods, they still do not know how MAR should be integrated in their teaching strategies.

For
this purpose, this study is presenting, a conceptual model for integrating the basic concepts of
MAR technology in architectural education based on one of the Instructional Design (ID) models
and Student-Centered Learning, (SCL) approach.

The mod el works as a key guide for
architectural educators to design a successful instructional environment that is planned with ID
models.

This paper presents the key concepts of the framework and the related learning theories,
its potential applications, current challenges and future directions.

Experiences and lessons
learned and presented in this paper could help architectural educators to plan, design and develop
their MAR educational experiences.