Teaching Physics Using Virtual Reality

被引:12
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作者
Savage, C. [1 ]
McGrath, D. [2 ]
McIntyre, T. [3 ]
Wegener, M. [3 ]
Williamson, M. [1 ]
机构
[1] Australian Natl Univ, Ctr Learning & Teaching Phys Sci, GPO Box 4, Canberra, ACT 0200, Australia
[2] Univ Queensland, Teaching & Educ Dev Inst, Brisbane, Qld 4072, Australia
[3] Univ Queensland, Sch Phys, Brisbane, Qld 4072, Australia
来源
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PHYSICS EDUCATION | 2010年 / 1263卷
关键词
Virtual reality; Simulations; Relativity; Quantum mechanics;
D O I
10.1063/1.3479848
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
We present an investigation of game-like simulations for physics teaching. We report on the effectiveness of the interactive simulation "Real Time Relativity" for learning special relativity. We argue that the simulation not only enhances traditional learning, but also enables new types of learning that challenge the traditional curriculum. The lessons drawn from this work are being applied to the development of a simulation for enhancing the learning of quantum mechanics.
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页码:126 / +
页数:2
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