Faculty awareness of the economic and environmental benefits of augmented reality for sustainability in Saudi Arabian universities

摘要: Abstract In recent decades, smart technology has been one of the major thought-provoking research subjects in quest to meet needs society ways that do not damage or deplete environment and conserve natural resources. Augmented reality is an emerging blends three-dimensional virtual objects with reality. Technologies such as Reality can be useful tools promote sustainable development higher education terms various economic, social environmental considerations. This paper aims investigate faculty members’ awareness potential benefits incorporating Saudi Arabian universities its economic sustainability. For this study, quantitative data was collected by means a survey questionnaire where participants responded statements on five-point Likert scale ranged from “totally agree” disagree”. The study conducted sample comprising 228 academic e-learning department staff universities. exploratory factor analysis technique utilised identify factors related advantages using education, particularly relation Two were identified, namely factors. Study findings indicated believe use positional sustainability benefits. provide insights will assist further studies regarding AR Gulf Cooperation Council countries.