Augmented Reality for Teaching Undergraduate Human Anatomy: An Educators' Perspective
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| Title: | Augmented Reality for Teaching Undergraduate Human Anatomy: An Educators' Perspective |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Ally Williams, Zhonghua Sun (ORCID |
| Source: | Anatomical Sciences Education. 2026 19(5):671-683. |
| Availability: | Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 13 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Anatomy, Undergraduate Study, Foreign Countries, College Faculty, Teacher Attitudes, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Uses in Education, Human Body, Instructional Effectiveness, Affordances, Barriers, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices |
| Geographic Terms: | Australia |
| DOI: | 10.1002/ase.70214 |
| ISSN: | 1935-9772 1935-9780 |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of Australian educators on using augmented reality (AR) as a method for learning human anatomy in the undergraduate health sciences. This will determine the current value of AR and guide future research and development. This prospective qualitative study used a mixed-methods approach to gain detailed feedback from 10 anatomy educators at Curtin University. Educators interacted with mobile AR using an iPad and the Complete Anatomy application. A survey measured perceived usability through the System Usability Scale (SUS) and used Likert-scale responses and short-answer questions to determine educators' perspectives of AR. The SUS measured a mean usability score of 58.25, SD ± 15.41 (95% CI: 47.22, 69.28), translating to a 'D' grade. Educators demonstrated positive perspectives of new technology but found that AR presented more challenges than benefits. Recommendations focused on overcoming hardware difficulties and ensuring in-depth educational content with reference to the cadaveric study. Mobile AR does not currently hold substantial value for anatomy education; however, the benefits of AR may be optimized using a head-mounted display. Future research must consult all potential stakeholders to critically define how AR will provide measurable value for anatomy education. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1506078 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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