A human factors study of technology acceptance of a prototype mobile augmented reality system for science education

Arvanitis, TN; Williams, DD; Knight, JF; Baber, C; Gargalakos, M; Sotiriou, S; Bogner, FX

dc.contributor.author	Arvanitis, TN	en
dc.contributor.author	Williams, DD	en
dc.contributor.author	Knight, JF	en
dc.contributor.author	Baber, C	en
dc.contributor.author	Gargalakos, M	en
dc.contributor.author	Sotiriou, S	en
dc.contributor.author	Bogner, FX	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T02:01:39Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T02:01:39Z
dc.date.issued	2011	en
dc.identifier.issn	19366612	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/29221
dc.subject	Augmented Reality	en
dc.subject	E-Learning	en
dc.subject	Technology Acceptance	en
dc.subject	Usability Evaluation	en
dc.subject	User Requirements	en
dc.subject	Wearability	en
dc.title	A human factors study of technology acceptance of a prototype mobile augmented reality system for science education	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1166/asl.2011.2044	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1166/asl.2011.2044	en
heal.publicationDate	2011	en
heal.abstract	This paper presents a novel implementation of an extended technology acceptance model to gain insight into user perceptions, attitudes and beliefs toward a mobile augmented reality system for science education. Results were collected during the initial testing of a prototype system, with the specific intent to diagnose misspecifications of user requirements, receive appropriate feedback and integrate it within the design lifecycle of the product. The research model used in this study monitored several affective, motivational and cognitive factors of user acceptance. Findings from the study show that the augmented technology acceptance model accurately represents student evaluation and reactions, even after a short initial experience of hands-on usage of the system. Empirical evidence supports moderating effects upon the core perceptual constructs by taking into account wearability aspects across dimensions of user comfort and exertion, and gender differences as well. © 2011 American Scientific Publishers.	en
heal.journalName	Advanced Science Letters	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1166/asl.2011.2044	en
dc.identifier.volume	4	en
dc.identifier.issue	11-12	en
dc.identifier.spage	3342	en
dc.identifier.epage	3352	en