Speaker
Description
Nonye, E. V.
FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (TECHNICAL) UMUNZE , ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA
nony11112006@yahoo.com
Track: Digital Pedagogy and Teaching Innovation
This study examines the utilization of augmented reality and simulation technologies in teaching abstract chemistry concepts in higher education in Nigeria. The paper explores how these innovative digital tools enhance students’ conceptual understanding, engagement, visualization of complex chemical phenomena, and academic achievement. It further highlights the potential of augmented reality and simulation-based learning to bridge instructional gaps, promote interactive learning experiences, and support the development of future-ready graduates in a rapidly evolving digital educational landscape. The study discusses opportunities, challenges, and practical strategies for integrating these technologies into chemistry instruction in Nigerian higher institutions, with implications for advancing digital innovation and improving the quality of science education. Keywords: Augmented Reality, Simulation Technologies, Chemistry Education, Higher Education, Digital Innovation, Nigeria.