Click, Zoom, Explore: Interactive 3D ("i"-3D) Figures in Standard Teaching Materials (PDFs)

Autor/inn/en	Chatterjee, Sourav; Moon, Sooyeon; Rowlands, Amanda; Chin, Fred; Seeberger, Peter H.; Merbouh, Nabyl; Gilmore, Kerry
Titel	Click, Zoom, Explore: Interactive 3D ("i"-3D) Figures in Standard Teaching Materials (PDFs)
Quelle	In: Journal of Chemical Education, 98 (2021) 11, S.3470-3475 (6 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Gilmore, Kerry)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0021-9584
DOI	10.1021/acs.jchemed.1c00296
Schlagwörter	Chemistry; Science Instruction; Molecular Structure; Teaching Methods; Geometric Concepts; Spatial Ability; Educational Technology; Technology Uses in Education; Computer Software + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Chemie; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Elementare Geometrie; Räumliches Vorstellungsvermögen; Unterrichtsmedien; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen
Abstract	While chemistry exists in three dimensions, it is presented in two. This down-conversion results in a significant loss in information and often necessitates multiple images/figures to convey the complexity, intricacy, and beauty of a given structure. Currently, three-dimensional models are built to allow students to interact with molecules. However, model building for students is time-consuming, has the potential for error, and requires the purchase of a model kit. Outlined herein is a concise, straightforward method for incorporating interactive three-dimensional ("i"-3D) figures into teaching aids in PDF format. These figures can be generated from a variety of sources and allow for structures, molecular orbitals, unit cells and crystal lattices, as well as biopolymers to be presented in the same information-rich format as they are created. These images can be seen and interacted with by anyone reading the file in the standard PDF software (Adobe Reader). It is time for chemical education to take advantage of the digital age. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01