The Effectiveness of Implementing Augmented Reality to Enhance Trainees’ Achievements

Abstract

Abstract The AR technology provides a view of the actual universe while coordinating with the simulated objects and the powerful tools, increasing trainees' performance and motivation. This paper examined trainees' performance after adopting AR in the e-training. These trainees enrolled in a First-Aid training course offered online by the Saudi Red Crescent Authority. Results have been analyzed and investigated to find the effectiveness of AR in a learning environment against a traditional learning environment. The finding showed that the trainees in the experimental group with the AR technology attained a more excellent score with a significantly higher mean (M = 87, SD = 1.87) than the trainees in the control group (M = 77, SD = 1.78). Moreover, trainees showed positive perceptions toward adopting AR in the e-training. Those who had AR in training for the first time were excited and wanted to have the same experiment again.