Providing augmented reality based education for students with attention deficit hyperactive disorder via cloud computing: Its advantages

Providing education for students with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is a challenge. These students need a special approach compared to normal students. They are known to have limited attention span and easily distracted. One way information sharing where an instructor is the source of information is not suitable for them. A learning module that can simulate their interest and catch their attention is needed to ensure an effective learning session. Research shows that usage of augmented reality (AR) in education receives positive feedback from students and teachers. Students are excited on the interactive aspect of AR and the freedom for them to explore the subject of study within a safe environment. On the other hand positive responses are received from educators on the effectiveness of AR based module in supporting learning sessions. AR allows the virtual object and real world to coexist, allowing the object of study such as atomic structure to be brought to life, thus, breaking the boundary of space and time. This enhances the students understanding and memory. Cloud computing technology enables a location independent computing where the computing resources, software, and data are stored in the cloud. This provides more efficient information sharing among global internet users. Our project aims to provide AR based courseware for ADHD students so that a better education can be provided for them. We would also like to explore the possibility of providing this courseware via cloud computing, thus allowing it to be reach by wider target group and solving the issue of storage capacity. Hence this paper is looking into this issue.