1. Studies in Application of Augmented Reality
in E-Learning Courses
A case study in Solid States, Chemistry
Mid Semenster Presentation
Design Project-III | 20.9.13
Guided By: Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Yammiyavar FDRS
Himanshu Bansal | 516 & Mannu Amrit | 523

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3. 2009 3/41

4. [Ref. Page 17, Chemistry NCERT book, 12th Standard]
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5. [Ref. Page 15, Chemistry NCERT book, 12th Standard] 1/41
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7. 3D is diffcult to
in 2 Dimension
Represent Visualize UnderstandTeach
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8. Meanwhile in a parallel universe…

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10. Augmented Reality is a technology
which
• Combines real and virtual imagery
• Is interactive in real time
• Registers the virtual imagery with the real world
[Azuma, 1997]
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11. Augmented Reality is a technology
which is of relevance in education because it
• Draws attention - critical in instruction
• Conveys spatial cues directly instead of just visual images
• Is used with hands, and provides sensorimotor feedback
• Provides constructivist environment to enhance learning
• Direct manipulation in comparison with mouse-based computer-
generated visualization
[Gagne et al., 1992; Dede, 1995; Shelton, 2004; Schank, P., 2002]
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12. Meanwhile in a another parallel universe..

14. E Learning
refers to training initiatives which provide learning material,
course communications, and the delivery of course content electronically
through technology mediation.
[Eddy and Tannenbaum, 2003] 14/41

15. E Learning draws our attention because..
• Increased flexibility and convenience in taking courses
• Time and place constraints are removed
• Greater grasp over the learning process
• Greater control in the hands of the learner over paceflow and interactions
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16. If you dont believe us..
• Organizations are currently spending over $16billion on technology-based
training [Industry training report, 2006]
• Millions of students are enrolling in web-based courses [Wirt et al.,2004]
• E-learning market has a growth rate of 35.6% [Wu et al., 2006]
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18. Chemistry Augmented Reality E Learning
+ +
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19. Introducing Project
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20. Project Objectives
• Identify scope of Augmented Reality in E Learning and in our subject
of interest - Solid State Chemistry
• Develop an AR based E Learning solution for a specific section in
Solid State Chemistry
• Conduct a comparative study of the developed solution with
conventional e learning solutions available as of today
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21. Chemistry
Augmented Reality
E Learning
Videos
Print / Face to Face
Web – mouse based
Our Solution
DP 3 DP 4
User Satisfaction
User perceived
engagement
Course
understanding
Experimental
Study

22. Videos
Print / Face to Face
Web – mouse based
Our Solution
Independent
Variable
4 levels
[Urhahne et al. 2009]
Experimental
Study

23. User Satisfaction
User perceived
engagement
Course
understanding
Experimental
Study
Dependent
Variable
[Johnson, 2008]

24. Chemistry
Augmented Reality
E Learning
Videos
Print / Face to Face
Web – mouse based
Our Solution
DP 3 DP 4
User Satisfaction
User perceived
engagement
Course
understanding
Experimental
Study

25. Keypoints
Case-study Topic
Solid States, Chemistrt, Standard XII – NCERT
Target participant sample
Chemistry students of class 11th and 12th
Augmented Reality SDK
Total Immersion D’Fusion Studio vs. Qualcomm Vuforia
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26. Why Chemistry?
macro
sub - micro symbolic
The Johnstone triangle [Johnstone. A]
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27. Why Chemistry?
• Spatial ability is a prerequisite to the understanding of three-dimensional
arrangements of molecules [Hyde et al. 1995]
• Spatial ability leads to a deeper understanding of many chemical concepts
[Pribyl and Bodner 1987; Yang et al. 2003]
• Students often have problems in generating a spatial model from a two-
dimensional illustration [Garnett et al.1995; Wu and Shah 2004]
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28. Existing Works
The application shown in Figure 1 used AR markers to
represent ball and stick models of amino acids.[Chen.Y]
Augmented Chemistry (Figure 2) is a workbench consisting
of a table and a rear-projection screen. Users interact with
models in this virtual environment using a booklet and a
cube. Each page in the booklet is used to identify an
element of the periodic table. [Morten. F, Benedikt M]
Fig 1
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29. Augmented Reality SDK
Total Immersion – D’Fusion Studio
Vuforia by Qualcomm
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32. Project Timeline (7th Semester)
Week Dates Work
1, 2 Aug 19th - Sep 1st Literature Study + Analysis
3 Sep 2nd - Sep 8th Need Finding, How our project is unique
4 Sept 9th - Sept 15th Testing with D Fusion Studio
5 Sept 16th - Sept 22nd Report, PPT
6 Sept 23rd - Sept 29th Mid Sem Week + User Research
7 Sept 30th - Oct 6th Getting started with building AR interfaces
8-10 Oct 7th - Oct 27th Development
11 Oct 28th - Nov 3rd Debugging, Testing
12 Nov 4th - Nov 10th Finishing Touches
13 Nov 11th - Nov 17th Preparation of PPT, Report
14 Nov 18th - Nov 24th End Sem Presentation, Report Submission 30/41

33. Deliverables (7th semester)
Augmented Reality based solution (Prototype)
An interactive Augmented Reality based Android application which
aims to teach students who are taking online course of chemistry -
‘Solid States’ in particular.
Final Project Report
Final Project Presentation
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34. Conclusion
• The project is not a conventional problem solving process oriented
project – it is more of an experimental study.
• The motive behind pursuing such a project is to explore
development of A.R based interfaces and do comparative study
between different learning paradigms.
• The final goal is to establish if Augmented Reality could possibly
revolutionize E Learning in Chemistry.
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35. Thus,

36. 2013

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