Children as Creators of Augmented Reality Stories

A Constructionist Approach to Language Learning

Authors

  • Lawrence Farrugia Caruana Department of Technology and Entrepreneurship Education, Faculty of Education, University of Malta, Msida, Malta https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0070-920X
  • Leonard Busuttil Department of Technology and Entrepreneurship Education, Faculty of Education, University of Malta, Msida, Malta https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3779-891X
  • Jacqueline Żammit Department of Languages and Humanities in Education, Faculty of Education, University of Malta, Msida, Malta https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3961-5286
  • Antigoni Parmaxi Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus & CYENS Center of Excellence, Nicosia, Cyprus https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0687-0176
  • Eirini Christou Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus & CYENS Center of Excellence, Nicosia, Cyprus https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6928-1013
  • Andri Ioannou Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus & CYENS Center of Excellence, Nicosia, Cyprus https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3570-6578
  • Stella Timotheou Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus & CYENS Center of Excellence, Nicosia, Cyprus https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0941-0199
  • Sonia Rodríguez Cano Department of Educational Science, Faculty of Education, Universidad de Burgos, Burgos, Spain https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4242-6865
  • Vanesa Delgado Benito Department of Educational Science, Faculty of Education, Universidad de Burgos, Burgos, Spain https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8168-7120
  • Cynthia Lizeth Ramos Monsivais Facultad de Comercio, Administración y Ciencias Sociales, Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas, Nuevo Laredo, México https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4852-4482
  • Laura Alonso Martínez Department of Health Science, Faculty of Health Science, Universidad de Burgos, Burgos, Spain https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5425-5090

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21240/constr/2025/18.X

Keywords:

Constructionism, Augmented Reality, Language Learning, Storytelling

Abstract

This paper investigates an Erasmus+ project entitled Children as Creators of Augmented Reality Stories (CARS), focusing on how children aged 10–12 create augmented reality stories for language learning, grounded in constructionist principles. We apply a SWOT analysis from teacher perspectives to highlight strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The literature review underscores the gap in child-driven augmented reality narrative creation, linking it to collaborative, hands-on learning processes. The proposed research design outlines iterative methods for capturing students’ experiences, language gains, and the practical demands of augmented reality implementation. Results aim to inform educators on best practices, emphasizing resource availability, assessment frameworks, and sustainability considerations. By offering a constructionist lens, the study addresses both theoretical and applied implications, contributing to the broader discourse on augmented reality-based educational innovation while ensuring practical feasibility in diverse contexts.

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24-06-2025

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Vol. 8 (2025): Building Communities, Bridging Ideas

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Copyright (c) 2025 Lawrence Farrugia Caruana, Leonard Busuttil, Jacqueline Żammit, Antigoni Parmaxi, Eirini Christou, Andri Ioannou, Stella Timotheou, Sonia Rodríguez Cano, Vanesa Delgado Benito, Cynthia Lizeth Ramos Monsivais, Laura Alonso Martínez

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Children as Creators of Augmented Reality Stories: A Constructionist Approach to Language Learning. (2025). Constructionism Conference Proceedings, 8, 451-458. https://doi.org/10.21240/constr/2025/18.X