realidad aumenta como recurso didáctico para incentivar la participación activa en la escuela de educación general basica “eugenio espejo”

Abstract

This project explores the impact of augmented reality (AR) as a didactic resource to encourage active participation in the subject of Natural Sciences in eighth grade students of basic general education (EGB). The study was conducted at the “Eugenio Espejo” School of Basic Education in Machala, Ecuador, using a correlational design of a mixed approach, an AR prototype suitable for eighth grade classes was implemented and its effect was evaluated by pretest and posttest and the results show that AR significantly improves student participation and learning performance, providing an innovative alternative to traditional teaching methods. For the integration of digital technologies in education, a prototype was developed with augmented reality using tools such as CoSpaces, Paint 3d and Zapworks, which allow the display of three-dimensional elements, pedagogical quality and accessibility criteria were established to ensure the relevance and interactivity of the activities.