Teaching physics using virtual reality

C. Savage*, D. McGrath, T. McIntyre, M. Wegener, M. Williamson

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    Abstract

    We present an investigation of game-like simulations for physics teaching. We report on the effectiveness of the interactive simulation "Real Time Relativity" for learning special relativity. We argue that the simulation not only enhances traditional learning, but also enables new types of learning that challenge the traditional curriculum. The lessons drawn from this work are being applied to the development of a simulation for enhancing the learning of quantum mechanics.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationInternational Conference on Physics Education, ICPE-2009
    Pages126-129
    Number of pages4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2010
    EventInternational Conference on Physics Education, ICPE-2009 - Bangkok, Thailand
    Duration: 18 Oct 200924 Oct 2009

    Publication series

    NameAIP Conference Proceedings
    Volume1263
    ISSN (Print)0094-243X
    ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

    Conference

    ConferenceInternational Conference on Physics Education, ICPE-2009
    Country/TerritoryThailand
    CityBangkok
    Period18/10/0924/10/09

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