Title :
Feel the Pressure: E-learning Systems with Haptic Feedback
Author :
Hamza-Lup, Felix G. ; Adams, Michele
Author_Institution :
Armstrong Atlantic State Univ., Savannah
Abstract :
Involving students in the learning process has been a challenge for educators for many years. Multimodal virtual environments where visual, auditory and haptic stimulus is present may convey information in a more naturalistic fashion since the user manipulates and experiences the environment through multiple sensory channels. We present a novel E-learning system that incorporates a multimodal haptic simulator. The haptic simulator facilitates student understanding of difficult concepts (e.g. physics concepts) and has the potential to augment or replace traditional laboratory instruction with an interactive interface offering enhanced motivation, retention and intellectual stimulation.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; distance learning; haptic interfaces; interactive systems; e-learning systems; haptic feedback; haptic stimulus; interactive interface; learning process; multimodal virtual environments; multiple sensory channels; traditional laboratory instruction; Biological system modeling; Computational modeling; Computer aided instruction; Computer interfaces; Computer science; Computer science education; Electronic learning; Feedback; Haptic interfaces; Virtual environment; E-learning; H.5.2 [User Interfaces]: Haptic I/O; Haptics; I.3.7 [Computer Graphics]: Three-Dimensional Graphics and Realism ¿ Virtual Reality; K.3.1 [Computers and Education]: Computer Uses in Education ¿ Computer-assisted instruction (CAI);
Conference_Titel :
Haptic interfaces for virtual environment and teleoperator systems, 2008. haptics 2008. symposium on
Conference_Location :
Reno, NE
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2005-6
DOI :
10.1109/HAPTICS.2008.4479991