| Abstract [eng] |
The Master's thesis analyses the application of augmented reality (AR) technologies in vocational training of furniture makers. The relevance of the topic is based on a challenge that is often encountered in practice - students find it difficult to understand the information provided in technical drawings and to imagine three-dimensional objects based on two-dimensional images. In order to identify the causes of this problem and to assess possible solutions, a survey of students was carried out. The results showed that more than half of the respondents have difficulties in reading production drawings. The survey also revealed that students think that AR technologies could help them to better understand two-dimensional technical drawings. The literature analysis confirmed this assumption, finding that AR technologies can not only improve the understanding of technical drawings, but also help to develop spatial thinking and reduce errors in manufacturing. In the initial phase of the work, no-code platforms were considered to develop AR solutions without programming knowledge. These platforms, with their simplicity and accessibility, initially seemed suitable for the development of methodological tools. However, an analysis of their functionality showed that it was not possible to develop AR methodological tools directly. In view of this, WebXR-based tools were chosen to allow the development of more versatile, more functional and more pedagogically effective methodological tools to meet the training needs of furniture makers. The project part describes the methodological process of AR content development: starting with the content analysis of the educational material, formulation of learning objectives, ending with the selection of technical solutions and their implementation. The ZapWorks Designer platform was used to create interactive methodological tools that integrate 3D models, textual explanations, visual and audio information. In order to structure and present the content in a systematic way, an ontology of the furniture makers training process and the ZapWorks Designer environment was developed, as well as a contextual graph for the development of the AR methodological tools. The methodological tools are presented in the Moodle VMA of Kaunas Technology Training Centre, which ensures a centralised presentation of the content and allows for a more efficient organisation of the educational process. The developed lesson plans and AR methodological tools were tested in practical lessons and their usefulness was evaluated by a research. Teachers and students reported that the AR tools improved their understanding of the teaching material, increased students' interest and helped them to understand more clearly the two-dimensional drawings and the machine control instructions. The results obtained show that these tools not only meet the requirements of modern teaching, but also contribute significantly to improving the quality of learning. |
