Teaching How to Visualize the Invisible: Using Virtual Reality to Expose the Microscopic World of Chemistry
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Corina Brown, Mia Kim Williams, Dalal Alrmuny, Ben Whaley, Richard M. Hyslop, University of Northern Colorado, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, in Las Vegas, NV, United States ISBN 978-1-939797-37-7 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC USA
Abstract
A researcher-developed virtual reality program supports students’ development of visualization skills and understanding of chemical phenomenon. This study explores the utility of the virtual reality technology for the purpose of developing visual literacy and understanding about the microscopic world as it relates to the macroscopic properties of matter. Additionally, it shares perspectives of education students in various teacher preparation disciplines about virtual reality as an instructional tool. Through a mixed-method design, pre/post data and interview transcripts provide insight into the VR program and its bearing on learning.
Citation
Brown, C., Williams, M.K., Alrmuny, D., Whaley, B. & Hyslop, R.M. (2019). Teaching How to Visualize the Invisible: Using Virtual Reality to Expose the Microscopic World of Chemistry. In K. Graziano (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 178-181). Las Vegas, NV, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved March 28, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/208474/.
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