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MolyPoly: immersive gesture controlled chemistry teaching system

conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 08:22 authored by Yoo, SJ, Parker, C, Winyu ChinthammitWinyu Chinthammit, Susan TurlandSusan Turland
Currently, first-year chemistry students at the University of Tasmania learn about three-dimensional molecular structures using a combination of lectures, tutorials, and practical hands-on experience with molecular chemistry kits. We have developed a basic 3D molecule construction simulation, called MolyPoly, to help students grasp the concepts of chemistry easily through immersion and natural interaction with 3D molecules. It was designed to augment the teaching of organic chemistry with enhanced natural interaction and 3D visualization techniques. This paper presents the results of a pilot study conducted with the aforementioned chemistry class. Participating students were split into two groups; MolyPoly and traditional. The results demonstrated that the two groups have achieved similar learning outcomes at the end of the four (4) class sessions.

History

Publication title

Proceedings of the 25th Australian Computer-Human Interaction Conference (OzCHI 2013)

Editors

H Shen, R Smith, J Paay, P Calder and T Wyeld

Pagination

197-200

ISBN

978-1-4503-2525-7

Department/School

School of Information and Communication Technology

Publisher

Computer-Human Interaction Special Interest Group of the Human Factors & Ergonomics Society of Australia

Place of publication

Australia

Event title

25th Australian Computer-Human Interaction Conference

Event Venue

Adelaide, Australia

Date of Event (Start Date)

2013-11-25

Date of Event (End Date)

2013-11-29

Rights statement

Copyright 2013 Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Teaching and instruction technologies

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