A new approach using simulation of physical models with augmented reality to teach electrical engineering: a case study using electromagnetism

This study evaluates a new educational approach using augmented reality to simulate physical models, aiming to enhance perceived learning in electrical engineering. A literature review on augmented reality in education, particularly for electrical engineering, is conducted. An electromagnetism lecture on Coulomb’s Law, Electric Fields, and Electric Forces was delivered using this method to a class of 39 students. A pre/post-exposure questionnaire gauged changes in student perception, and the System Usability Score measures the mobile app’s usability. Results show improved student perception of learning outcomes. The study also offers future research directions and suggestions to improvement the proposed method.