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Publication Date: 2020-Oct
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Interacting with Three-Dimensional Molecular Structures Using an Augmented Reality Mobile App
Aw, Jonah Kailer; Boellaard, Kevin Christopher; Tan, Teck Kiang; Yap, John; Loh, Yi Ping; Colasson, Benoît; Blanc, Étienne; Lam, Yulin; Fung, Fun Man
Journal of Chemical Education, v97 n10 p3877-3881 Oct 2020
Visualization of three-dimensional (3D) elements has always played a huge role in chemistry education. At the same time, it is a challenge to teach with most representations being shown in two-dimensional (2D) media. With the recent rise of extended reality (XR) that includes virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) technology in higher education, attempts have been made at presenting 2D representations to students in a manner that is easier to understand. However, the effectiveness of said attempts has limitations. Our AR project has developed a free-to-use mobile application "Nucleophile's Point of View" (NuPOV) that aims to address these limitations. By allowing users to not only view chemistry concepts in an AR setting but also interact with them by hand, they are able to learn and understand at a deeper level through an individualized and self-directed learning experience. Our study has shown that such an approach proved to be relatively well-received by students.
Descriptors: Molecular Structure, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Computer Simulation, Scientific Concepts, Computer Software, Independent Study, Student Attitudes, Organic Chemistry, Undergraduate Students, Hands on Science, Visualization, Handheld Devices
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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