In recent years, advancements in technology have transformed educational methods, providing new tools for enhancing student engagement and comprehension. This project explores the integration of Augmented Reality (AR) technology into pre-university chemistry education to improve the understanding of atomic structures, particularly focusing on s, p, and d orbitals. Traditional teaching methods often use flat pictures to explain atoms, which can make it hard for students to grasp the 3D shapes of things like s, p, and d orbitals.

By utilizing AR, we aim to provide interactive learning experience that enhances visualization, engagement, and comprehension of atomic structures. This project involves the development of scientifically accurate 3D models of atomic orbitals and their integration into an AR application. These models offer students an immersive experience, allowing them to interact with and explore orbital shapes in a virtual three-dimensional space.

A key advantage of our AR module is its effectiveness with minimal to zero teacher guidance. Students demonstrated significant improvements in understanding orbital shape, size, and axis labels, with correct responses notably increasing across all categories. This indicates the potential value of AR modules in educational environments with limited teacher resources or high student-to-teacher ratios.

Authors:
Wan Nurhidayah binti A Karim, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
Ahmad Danial Azzahari, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
Che Mohd Farhan Bin Che Mat Dusuki, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
Syazreen Nadia Binti Sulaiman, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia

About the Presenter(s)
ChM Wan Nurhidayah Binti A Karim, Education Services Officer at Pusat Asasi Sains Universiti Malaya, is interested in innovative teaching pedagogy and is currently developing augmented reality teaching aids for chemistry education.

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