Are the architecture students prepared for the use of mobile technology in the classroom?

Abstract

A mixed-methods study evaluating the motivation and satisfaction of Architecture degree students using interactive visualization methods is presented in this paper. New technology implementations in the teaching field have been largely extended and developed; however, these innovations require approval validation and evaluation by the final users, in our case the students. In this paper, we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of applying mixed evaluation technology in a case study centered in the use of interactive and collaborative tools for the visualization of 3D architectonical models, the evaluation of the motivation and the students' degree of satisfaction using friendly technology as mobile phones and Augmented Reality.