Teaching Behavioural Routines using Augmented Reality in the ARETE Project

The recent and disruptive introduction of immersive technologies such as Augmented Reality into the educational system has already produced engaging and effective learning content. AR can still fulfil its potential in creating innovative products that increase the educational resources available to 21st century learners. The following paper is based on the work implemented within the Augmented Reality Interactive Educational System (ARETE) European Horizon 2020 project (www.areteproject.eu). The project investigates for the first time the introduction of AR in teaching behavioural routines within the framework of School-Wide Positive Behaviour Intervention and Support (SWPBIS) and how AR impacts students’ behavioral management and self- management skills. The paper introduces a set of research methodological and technological assumptions guiding the researcher in the design and development of an AR-PBIS solution. The Augmented Reality PBIS (AR-PBIS) model for designing the AR PBIS software solution is described. Finally, the paper describes the assessment plan for the evaluation of the effectiveness of integrating AR into the PBIS framework.