Interactive English Phonics Learning for Kindergarten Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) Word Using Augmented Reality

Authors

  • Jonathan Sidi Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kuching, Sarawak.
  • Lay Foong Yee Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kuching, Sarawak.
  • Wang Yin Chai Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kuching, Sarawak.

Keywords:

English Phonics, Consonant-VowelConsonant, Interactive Learning Experience, Augmented Reality, Image Marker,

Abstract

This paper is described about Interactive English Phonics Learning in Kindergarten Consonant-VowelConsonant (CVC) Word using Augmented Reality (AR) Technology with aims to make phonics learning more interesting, interactive, and effective. The image marker based technique of Augmented Reality technology allowed children to interact with virtual phonics content through physical manipulation. With this courseware, children are allowed to learn the phonics sound and CVC word matching through phonics card matching. Phonics card here is the image marker. This interaction method provides a better learning experience for children.

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2017-12-07

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Sidi, J., Yee, L. F., & Chai, W. Y. (2017). Interactive English Phonics Learning for Kindergarten Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) Word Using Augmented Reality. Journal of Telecommunication, Electronic and Computer Engineering (JTEC), 9(3-11), 85–91. Retrieved from https://jtec.utem.edu.my/jtec/article/view/3189

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Vol. 9 No. 3-11: Computing Technology Towards A Sustainable Society

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