AR APP ASSESSMENT
AR APP ASSESSMENT
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As part of a broader research initiative, one objective is to assess augmented reality educational apps with the results made freely accessible to educators and other practitioners.
As part of a broader research initiative, one objective is to assess augmented reality educational apps with the results made freely accessible to educators and other practitioners.
We do this in an effort to help teachers find quality AR apps for use in the classroom. We know planning time is often non existent or extremely limited. Hopefully our database below can help narrow down the search for just the right app.
We do this in an effort to help teachers find quality AR apps for use in the classroom. We know planning time is often non existent or extremely limited. Hopefully our database below can help narrow down the search for just the right app.
We also hope to push for positive change amongst AR app creators; identifying the characteristics of quality apps so news app can strive for higher levels of engagement.
We also hope to push for positive change amongst AR app creators; identifying the characteristics of quality apps so news app can strive for higher levels of engagement.
METHODOLOGY
METHODOLOGY
AR Levels
AR Levels
Following the assessment of over 600 AR apps, we have developed and refined an AR Level Assessment Instrument. Each level details certain characteristics intended to help evaluate apps based upon their utility.
Levels are ‘nested’ so that each subsequent category includes the features of every category which falls below. This instrument, or continuum, assigns each app to an AR Level.
By using this instrument, educators are afforded the opportunity to easily locate AR apps based upon their needs and what type of experience they intend to present to their students.
AR Levels Explained
AR Levels Explained
For an AR app to fall into this category it will use the technology to present a static piece of content. Features of presentation include static images, video or 3D models without the ability to resize, rotate, or move.
For an AR app to fall into this category the presented material must be available for manipulation somehow. Features of manipulation include the ability to rotate, resize, adjust point of view, add & subtract elements, and capture still images and/or video.
For an AR app to fall into this category the manipulation must create opportunities for interaction with the content. Features of interaction include integrating a quiz feature. Interact to progress.
For an AR app to fall into this category the interaction must go beyond simple data gathering and into a higher-level. Features of enhancement include the integration of a narrative structure that provides context.
To locate these apps we performed a search of both the iOS (Apple) App Store and Android Google Play App, then downloading each app and determined its functionality and educational value.
To locate these apps we performed a search of both the iOS (Apple) App Store and Android Google Play App, then downloading each app and determined its functionality and educational value.
Our original assessment, published in November of 2020, listed 237 apps. In the apps stores we searched the words 'augmented reality' and sought apps that self -identified as 'educational'.
Our original assessment, published in November of 2020, listed 237 apps. In the apps stores we searched the words 'augmented reality' and sought apps that self -identified as 'educational'.
Our latest version contains 625. Our search perimeters we slightly broadened to include those apps that were 'educational adjacent' (i.e. books, games).
Our latest version contains 625. Our search perimeters we slightly broadened to include those apps that were 'educational adjacent' (i.e. books, games).
Specific data and metrics are further defined below.
Specific data and metrics are further defined below.
Theme Category
Theme Category
animal/dinosaur
art/music
historical
math
science
solar system
other
non-educational
unknown
Author Rating
Author Rating
The score assigned to each app by the assessor. Based on a scoring scale of 1 to 3.
3 - Good
2 - Average
1 - Poor
Functionality
Functionality
Detailed narrative of observations made during the assessment of the app
Does it Work?
Does it Work?
Reflects if the app functioned during the assessment
Useful/ Quality
Useful/ Quality
Another assessment detail to document value of app
Marker / Markerless
Marker / Markerless
Notes if functionality of app is dependent upon the use of markers (i.e. triggers). So may use either of both, in some instances
Ages
Ages
As determined by assessor
User Rating
User Rating
Average score received by app from users as listed in listing in app store
DATA
DATA
- The data set is present on two sheets; one of iOS (Apple) Apps and one for Android Apps.
- SEARCH data by using the search bar to the top of the sheet
- Columns can be sorts from A-Z or Z-A
Update: June 22, 2021 1000(EST)
Citations
App AssessmentO’Shea, P. & Scapin, T. (2020). An evaluation of commercially available Augmented Reality applications for education. Proceedings from the 2020 Innovate Learning Summit. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Citations
Technology Purpose/FunctionO'Shea, P. & Elliott, J. (2015). Augmented Reality in Education: An Exploration and Analysis of Pedagogical Design in Mobile Augmented Reality Applications. In D. Rutledge & D. Slykhuis (Eds.), Proceedings of SITE 2015--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 3525-3532). Las Vegas, NV, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE).
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