Title :
The Development of a Virtual Synchrotron Light Source for Educational Applications
Author :
Liou, Yen-Chi ; Tarng, Wernhuar ; Lin, Chih-Ming
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Learning Technol., Nat. Hsinchu Univ. of Educ., Hsinchu
Abstract :
Synchrotron light sources have been applied in many fields of scientific researches, including advanced physics, chemistry, life science, materials science, environmental protection, nanotechnology and so on. It is also an important indicator of the high technology performance in many countries. This research integrated the knowledge and concepts of synchrotron light source into the curriculum of science and life technology in elementary schools by developing the virtual synchrotron light source model and its digital learning contents, hoping to increase the interest of elementary students in familiarizing and learning this advanced technology.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; virtual reality; educational applications; elementary schools; science; virtual synchrotron light source; Chemical elements; Chemical technology; Chemistry; Educational institutions; Light sources; Materials science and technology; Nanotechnology; Physics; Protection; Synchrotrons; 3D modeling; Synchrotron light source; computer simulation; virtual reality;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Learning Technologies, 2008. ICALT '08. Eighth IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Santander, Cantabria
Print_ISBN :
978-0-7695-3167-0
DOI :
10.1109/ICALT.2008.225
