@inproceedings{008b44eae7ef485bb62c89c54f1d2a35,
title = "Using augmented reality for teaching Earth-Sun relationships to undergraduate geography students",
abstract = "In this application-based paper we describe an ongoing research project in which we utilize ARToolkit to help teach undergraduate geography students about Earth-Sun relationships. We carefully examined over thirty students who participated in an augmented reality exercise containing models designed to teach concepts of rotation/revolution, solstice/equinox, and seasonal variation of light and temperature. We found a significant overall improvement in student understanding after the AR exercise, as well as a reduction in student misunderstandings. Further analysis implies that learning complex spatial phenomena is closely linked to the way students control {"}when{"} and {"}how{"} they are able to manipulate virtual 3D objects. We present arguments for why it may be appropriate to use videotaped data gathering methods to accurately describe student understanding in future research.",
keywords = "Augmented reality, Computational Intelligence Society, Earth, Education, Educational institutions, Educational technology, Geography, Laboratories, Paper technology, Sun",
author = "Shelton, {B. E.} and Hedley, {N. R.}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2002 IEEE.; 1st IEEE International Augmented Reality Toolkit Workshop, ART 2002 ; Conference date: 29-09-2002",
year = "2002",
doi = "10.1109/ART.2002.1106948",
language = "English",
series = "ART 2002 - 1st IEEE International Augmented Reality Toolkit Workshop, Proceedings",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
pages = "8--15",
booktitle = "ART 2002 - 1st IEEE International Augmented Reality Toolkit Workshop, Proceedings",
}