Production and Evaluation of a Realistic Immersive Virtual Reality Organic Chemistry Laboratory Experience: Infrared Spectroscopy

Autor/inn/en	Dunnagan, Cathi L.; Dannenberg, Devran A.; Cuales, Michael P.; Earnest, Arthur D.; Gurnsey, Richard M.; Gallardo-Williams, Maria T.
Titel	Production and Evaluation of a Realistic Immersive Virtual Reality Organic Chemistry Laboratory Experience: Infrared Spectroscopy
Quelle	In: Journal of Chemical Education, 97 (2020) 1, S.258-262 (5 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Gallardo-Williams, Maria T.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0021-9584
Schlagwörter	Computer Simulation; Science Instruction; Recall (Psychology); Teaching Methods; Eye Movements; Spectroscopy; Outcomes of Education; Distance Education; Student Attitudes; Usability; Organic Chemistry; Multimedia Instruction; Computer Assisted Instruction; Undergraduate Students + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Abberufung; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Augenbewegung; Spektroskopie; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Schülerverhalten; Organische Chemie; Multimediales Lernen; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht
Abstract	Using virtual reality (VR) in educational settings is becoming increasingly popular. The feasibility of replacing an instrumentation-based organic chemistry lab with a VR experience has been evaluated. A VR laboratory experience was designed to teach students how to use an infrared spectrometer and elucidate an unknown structure from the resulting infrared spectrum. The resulting first-person VR experience is immersive and realistic, with a teaching assistant guiding the user along the steps required to complete the experiment, including feedback as needed. The VR experience was developed in WondaVR with selections made using gaze navigation. The resulting product was tested with a group of students, and the outcomes for short- and long-term recall were compared with a group of students that did the same experiment in a traditional lab. Results indicate that there are no significant differences in learning outcomes between the two groups, which indicates the possibility of using this tool to offer this organic chemistry lab experiment via distance education. Students that tried the VR experience reported a high degree of satisfaction with the product and no significant usability barriers. These VR experiences could be useful for students who are unable to be present in lab due to disabilities, attendance challenges such as pregnancy, or safety concerns. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01