Open AccessMobile Augmented Reality for Enjoyable Informal Learning in Cultural Heritage Site
Author(s) -
Ulka ChandiniPendit,
Syamsul Bahrin Zaibon,
Juliana Aida Abu Bakar
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
international journal of computer applications
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0975-8887
DOI - 10.5120/16077-5286
Subject(s) - computer science , augmented reality , cultural heritage , human–computer interaction , multimedia , archaeology , history
Learning experience at cultural heritage site is highly necessary needed to visitor when visiting cultural heritage sites.However, it is not adequately provided with the existing\udof traditional media. Augmented Reality is an alternative of the current emerging technologies to be applied at cultural heritage sites to facilitate learning experience.This article presents the design and development of the mobile augmented reality application towards enjoyable\udinformal learning at cultural heritage sites. The application is designed by adapting three major theories, enjoyment theory, mindfulness\udtheory, and design of enjoyable technology.It is expected that the application is able\udto help visitor learn informally in enjoyable\udway at cultural heritage site. Finally, the mobile augmented reality application for\udcultural heritage site towards enjoyable\udinformal learning becomes the main finding of the study