Exploratory Study on the Use of Mixed Reality for Primary Science Learning

  • Authors:

  • Alexis Lee-Hin Pang;Jean Yin-Chiun Phua;Wai Tuck Wu;Ratni Suriyani;Mohd Yusri Bin Mohd Noor;Ashley Pan

  • Affiliations:

  • Educational Technology Division, Ministry of Education, Singapore, Alexis_PANG@moe.gov.sg;Educational Technology Division, Ministry of Education, Singapore, Alexis_PANG@moe.gov.sg;Hougang Primary School, Singapore;Hougang Primary School, Singapore;Hougang Primary School, Singapore;Hougang Primary School, Singapore

  • Venue:
  • Proceedings of the 2007 conference on Supporting Learning Flow through Integrative Technologies
  • Year:
  • 2007

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Abstract

An exploratory study was conducted on the use of a Mixed Reality (MXR) prototype in a typical primary (11 years-old) class to facilitate the learning of seed germination and plant growth in the Singapore Primary Science curriculum. Quantitative analysis of pre-post test results showed no significant differences in test performance. Qualitative analysis of pupils' behaviour indicated significant engagement and motivation encouraged by the use of the technology. Issues involving pedagogical approach, MXR technology and learning are discussed. Plans for subsequent trials are also outlined.