Bilingual Language Development for Atypically Developing Students Supported by Augmented Reality and Museum Kits

Augmented reality (AR) combined with museum kits can effectively support bilingual language development for atypically developing students, offering cognitive and linguistic benefits while fostering inclusive educational practices. The study introduces 'Discover Corfu Old Town' (DisCot), a web-based AR application paired with a physical kit, designed to create an experiential learning environment using open-source tools for mobile devices. This approach prioritizes accessibility and scalability, suggesting that AR-enhanced museum kits serve as valuable transmedia resources for language acquisition and cognitive engagement in students with learning difficulties or socio-emotional challenges.

Kaimara, P., Papadopoulos, S. P., Poulimenou, S. M., Garneli, V., Fokides, E., & Deliyannis, I. (2025). Bilingual Language Development for Atypically Developing Students Supported by Augmented Reality and Museum Kits. Optimizing Bilingual Development in Typical and Atypical Children, 337–368. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-1752-6.ch013