Abstract

PINARGOTE CASTRO, Michael Antonio; SOLORZANO ORTEGA, Cecibel Verónica; LOZANO TORRES, María José  and  JIMENEZ MEJIA, Flavio Jesús. Accessibility of Augmented Virtual Reality in Higher Education: Strategies, Challenges, and Benefits. Rev. Sci. [online]. 2024, vol.9, n.33, pp.252-275.  Epub May 10, 2025. ISSN 2542-2987.  https://doi.org/10.29394/scientific.issn.2542-2987.2024.9.33.12.252-275.

The implementation of Augmented Virtual Reality (AVR) in higher education faces various challenges affecting its accessibility and widespread adoption. This research analyzed strategies to improve AVR accessibility in university education through a qualitative systematic review of 50 articles published between 2020-2024, selected from academic databases including Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and PubMed. The methodology employed thematic coding and categorization to identify patterns and trends in the literature. Results revealed four main barriers: economic (equipment and infrastructure costs), technical (compatibility and maintenance), pedagogical (teacher training), and social (acceptance and perception). The most effective strategies include industry-university collaborations, sustainable infrastructure development, teacher professional development programs, and inclusion policies. The study concludes that successful AVR implementation requires a holistic approach integrating technological, pedagogical, and social aspects, prioritizing equitable access and long-term sustainability.

Keywords : virtual reality; augmented reality; higher education; accessibility; educational innovation.

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