Use of Augmented Reality in early years of education: A look from literature

Abstract

Augmented reality (AR) is an information and communications technology (ICT) that blends the real world with virtual interfaces to enhance an individual's interactions with the world around them. In the context of education, AR has been shown to have multiple benefits for students, such as increasing motivation to complete their study tasks and, consequently, fostering a positive attitude toward success. This ICT can be implemented at different stages of education, but its application in early stages of human development can bring significant benefits to the understanding of basic concepts taught in the early years of study. Therefore, the objective of this research is to analyze the existing literature on the use of AR in preschool and early basic education, using the Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) databases, identifying benefits, challenges, and practical applications, in order to establish a basis for the future development of interactive educational solutions that combine physical and digital elements. It will cover how students need this technology, since AR is not only about how it is presented, but also must be intuitive in the way it reaches the user. To do this, the most effective learning methods this group of students has when receiving instruction will be taken into account.