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NIE08: Exploring the Affordances of Augmented Reality in the Learning of Pre- University Chemistry

Nicholas Woong Yifei Wang

Augmented Reality

Six Learners Curriculum Framework

Learning by Exploring Learning by Building

• Learning that results from

exploration

• Could include inferential

tasks

• Learning that results from

tasks require the learners to build objects

• Involve the demonstration of

mathematical understandings

problem with attempting to address intuitions is that they are - by definition -

TACIT

“Both this tacit nature and this heterogeneity work against the explicit recognition of the role that such intuitions play in the curriculum design of more formalised learning environments; yet they are of critical importance - at the very least in terms of shaping the pre- and misconceptions that learners have”

Lim, 2009

Participants aged 15-18 Learners Novices

• 1. Draw a circle
• 2. Move around to get a different angle
• 3. Draw 2 lines extending out of the circle
• 4. Position themselves opposite to Step 2 and

repeat Step 3

• 5. Repeat Step 1

Stage 0

Learning by Exploring

• 1. Given

a 2D VSEPR diagram

• 2. Looking at 2D drawing →

deduce the 3D shape of the molecule

• 3. Draw their diagram using

the Google AR app

• 1. Given

a 2D drawing

• f

two stereoisomers.

• 2. Looking at the 2D drawing → deduce

if both of the molecules are exactly the same in shape and orientation.

• 3. Draw the molecules using the Google

Ar app to verify observations

Stage 1 Stage 2

Learning by Building

A Demonstration of the App

‘It is very interactive and I believe it would help me remember these structures easier.’ ‘The Augmented Reality application allowed me to look at the molecules at different angles, hence knowing their exact shape better.’

Mistake: Atom that is pointing out of the plane was drawn perpendicularly to one of its adjacent molecule

Mistake: Two hydrogen atoms were drawn on the same plane

Accurate drawings of Trigonal Bipyramidal and Octahedral shape of Molecules

Accurate drawings of CHFClBr enantiomers

Independent learning encouraged me to discover the shape by myself, which is more fun and fulfilling than just memorising the relevant concepts. ‘The style of the lesson forces me to be more intuitive, and I have to seek the answer by myself, which enforces my learning.’

Visualisation tool for novices and learners to better understand 3-dimensional shapes New pedagogical approach

• Clarifying the tacit

knowledge of novices and learners

What have we achieved?

Memorisation Exploring Building

From a Learner’s perspective

• Processing of information
• Grasp of knowledge
• Tacit intuition

From a Teacher’s perspective

Application in other academic topics Collaboration with AR firms to develop targeted applications for curriculum design

Looking Forward …

Addressing the tacit intuitions of novices and learners Alternative pedagogical approach to curriculum design

Conclusion

Thank you!