Contextual Factors to Consider Whether AR Supports Children’s Learning

Weiyu Zhu

doi:10.54691/qvgbsf73

Authors

Weiyu Zhu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54691/qvgbsf73

Keywords:

Shifu Orboot; Bronfenbrenner's Ecosystem Theory; AR.

Abstract

This essay uses Shifu Orboot as an example, analyses the contextual factors that need to be considered when AR supports children's learning and uses Bronfenbrenner's ecosystem theory as a framework. The analysis is mainly from the perspective of the individual and microsystem in Bronfenbrenner's ecosystem theory. The conclusion reached is that AR technology is widely used in education as one of the tools to support children's learning, but it still faces several limitations and challenges.

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