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Students� attitudes on Project STEMinAR: Augmented reality in Physics

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Project STEMinAR is an augmented reality (AR) interactive simulation for use in the Physics classroom.The simulations topics include force and motion, Newton's cannon, optics, lenses, thermodynamics, rotational motion, and electromagnetic induction.These simulations provide opportunities for the user to dynamically manipulate multiple variables to and see the impact in real time.In this exploratory study, we conducted focus group interviews of students who recently completed an introductory algebra-based Physics I course; the simulations were not part of their course.During the interviews, students were engaged in a lesson driven by one of the AR simulations.We then engaged them in a reflection of the experience.They discussed topics such as usability and perceived helpfulness had the simulations been part of the course instruction.Feedback overall was very positive, and students indicated that the additional representations provided in the simulations help them to "see" the concepts they were learning about in class.

Source: Physics Education Research Conference (PERC)

DOI: 10.1119/perc.2025.pr.rosengrant

Authors: David Rosengrant, Karina K. R. Hensberry, Kelly Navas, Rachel M. Cacace, Nancy Sharfun, Garrett Matthews

Institutions: University of South Florida St. Petersburg, University of South Florida

Language: English

Topic: Augmented Reality Applications

Subfield: Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: National Science Foundation