Empowering Teachers with Augmented Reality (AR) Tools to Enhance Students’ Writing Skills

Abstract

The rapid development of technology has had a profound impact on learning and transforming the way of how to acquire knowledges and skills. Enganging technology-based learning media into classroom is necessary since learning media is one of the most important aspects that support success in the learning process. Augmented Reality (AR) is one of effective technology-based learning medias  that can be applied to increase students’ interest and motivation in learning activities. However, there is a lack of school that adopt it as a learning media. Therefore, this Community Service aims to empower teachers with Augmented Reality (AR) tools to enhance students’ writing skills. It involved training and mentoring on the use of AR in teaching and learning process. The findings showed that AR-based learning media is a practical, effective, and positively affected to the improvement of students’ writing abilities. In addition, it improves teachers’ digital literacy and optimize the use of digital media in learning.