Teachers' Acceptance of Augmented Reality Smart Glasses in Education

Strategic Insights -

A new study conducted by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Greece has shed light on the factors influencing primary and secondary school teachers' intention to use augmented reality smart glasses (ARSGs) in their teaching. The research, funded by HEAL-Link Greece, examined the Immersive Technologies Acceptance Model (ITAM) and its application in the educational setting. The findings of the study have crucial implications for the design of future professional development initiatives and the implementation of immersive technologies in educational practice.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study involved 173 teachers who were trained to use and interacted with ARSGs, with data collected through a questionnaire based on the Mobile Augmented Reality Acceptance Model (MARAM).
  • The results show that teachers perceive ARSGs as easy to use, with their intention to use positively influenced by attitude and facilitating conditions.
  • Attitude is influenced by perceived usefulness, ease of use, and enjoyment, while perceived usefulness is influenced by perceived ease of use, enjoyment, and relative advantage.
  • The regression models indicate that 82% of teachers' intention to accept ARSGs is explained by attitude, perceived usefulness, facilitating conditions, and social influence.
  • The Immersive Technologies Acceptance Model (ITAM) is valid and reliable, providing important insights into the acceptance and use of smart glasses in education.
  • The findings of the study have crucial implications for the design of future professional development initiatives and the implementation of immersive technologies in educational practice.

Statistics:

  • 173 teachers participated in the study.
  • 82% of teachers' intention to accept ARSGs is explained by attitude, perceived usefulness, facilitating conditions, and social influence.
  • The study was funded by HEAL-Link Greece.
  • The research has been peer-reviewed.

Sources:

  • Examining Teachers' Acceptance of Augmented Reality Smart Glasses Through the Immersive Technologies Acceptance Model. Education and Information Technologies, 2025.
  • National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Dept Pedag & Primary Educ, Ippokratous 20, Athens 10680, Greece.
  • HEAL-Link Greece.