Title :
Exploring multiple representations in elementary school science education
Author :
Johnson, Andrew ; Moher, Thomas ; Ohlsson, Stellan ; Leigh, Jason
Author_Institution :
Illinois Univ., Chicago, IL, USA
Abstract :
This paper presents our findings after the first year and a half of a multi-year deployment of an ImmersaDesk(R) to a local elementary school, investigating its effectiveness in enhancing science education. These findings deal with how VR can aid in the coordination of multiple representations, and how to integrate the technology into the existing school culture.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; natural sciences computing; virtual reality; ImmersaDesk; VR; elementary school science education; multiple representations; virtual reality; Acceleration; Cognitive science; Displays; Education; Educational institutions; History; Laboratories; Solids; Virtual reality; Visualization;
Conference_Titel :
Virtual Reality, 2001. Proceedings. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Yokohama, Japan
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-0948-7
DOI :
10.1109/VR.2001.913787