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Chapter 20
New Augmented Reality
Applications:
Inorganic Chemistry Education
Manuela Núñez Redó
Universitat Jaume I de Castellón, Spain
Arturo Quintana Torres
Universitat Jaume I de Castellón, Spain
Ricardo Quirós
Universitat Jaume I de Castellón, Spain
Inma Núñez Redó
Universitat Jaume I de Castellón, Spain
Juan B. Carda Castelló
Universitat Jaume I de Castellón, Spain
Emilio Camahort
Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Spain
ABSTRACT
In this Chapter, the authors will present an Augmented Reality (AR) system for teaching Inorganic
Chemistry to university-level students. Augmented Reality (AR) is a computer related research area that
allows users to see views of the real world enhanced with computer-generated text and visual informa-
tion. AR with 3D models can be used as an educational aid to help students gain spatial intuition. This
is really important and useful in disciplines like Inorganic Chemistry, where solving problems related
to 3D crystal structures, understanding these structures or facing symmetry related problems can be
supported by computer generated 3D graphics. AR is an immersive technology that can improve educa-
tion offering more interaction and realism. It can also be applied to real-time online and in-classroom
teaching. Our system is based on inexpensive webcams and open-source software. A survey the authors
conducted after using it in the classroom shows great acceptance of the system and improved results
when solving Inorganic Chemistry problems related to 3D structures. This opens up new possibilities
of self-assessment and interaction.
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61692-822-3.ch020
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