AR아토리

An English and Art Convergence Creative Education App Where Children's Drawings Come to Life via AR

★★★ Atori AR (Augmented Reality) Education Service

Atori's AR (Augmented Reality) education service is a creative convergence art education program that integrates immersive AR technology with art activities and English education tailored to the developmental levels of young children.

Through play-centered integrated art activities utilizing digital media, it fosters creativity, problem-solving skills, and digital literacy, while supporting the development of physical and verbal expression abilities.

Young children understand the world and construct meaning for themselves through play and experience. Dewey (2019) emphasized the importance of learning through experience, and Eisner (2007) viewed art education as performing an educational role that integrates cognitive, emotional, and social experiences. Furthermore, Papert (2024) presented digital technology as an "objects-to-think-with" tool that expands learners' thinking and creative expression.

Today, the educational value of digital media lies not merely in its utilization, but in supporting learners in the experiences they have through it, how they explore and express their thoughts and emotions, and how those experiences can be expanded.

However, in the field of early childhood arts education, there are still few examples of balanced integration between arts education and digital media, and research on educational programs that organically link real-experience-centered activities with digital experiences is limited. In particular, digital technology has mostly been utilized as an auxiliary medium for artistic activities, and instances where it has been used as a core tool to expand artistic expression have been rare. Furthermore, there is a significant lack of program examples that organically link plugged and unplugged activities.

Therefore, rather than applying digital technology to all activities, this program is designed and operated in a balanced manner between plugged and unplugged activities to enable young children to naturally connect real-life experiences with digital experiences. This program aligns with the perspective of Papert (2024), who understood digital technology as a constructivist tool to expand learners' thinking and expression; it is designed to reflect Dewey's (2019) experience-centered educational philosophy, which emphasizes young children's actual experiences, and Eisner's (2007) educational philosophy, which emphasizes integrated growth through arts education.

★Atori AR App User Guide★

★★★ How to Use Atori Book AR Content

1. Install the Atori AR app from the Play Store. (Currently, only Android is supported)

2. Launch the app and select the desired textbook. (Music & Art, Atori, Art Reader)

3. Select the AR Chant menu.

4. Select the Unit that matches the QR code at the bottom left of the art book, then point your smartphone camera at the corresponding page.

5. You can enjoy various AR content where the pictures come to life.

★★★ How to View AR Flashcards in Augmented Reality (AR)

1. Select a textbook in the app. (Music & Art, Atori, Art Reader)

2. Select the AR Flashcard menu.

3. Point your smartphone camera at the flashcard image, and the character will appear in vivid Augmented Reality (AR), making learning even more fun.

※ For smooth operation, please use in a bright environment and allow camera permissions. ※ Currently available on Android devices.