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Constructivist physics learning in an immersive, multi-user hot air balloon simulation program (iHABS)

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Wong Lai Kuan,

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This paper describes and discusses an immersive multi-user Hot Air Balloon Simulation (iHABS) project that allows students to experience virtual hot air ballooning. The iHABS project enables students to pilot a hot air balloon as well as learn fundamental physics principles in a fun, exciting, engaging, and collaborative setting.We briefly survey the use of hot air ballooning in physics teaching and the use of VR technologies in support of learning. We then discuss the pedagogical support provided by iHABS. Next, we proceed with a detailed description of the iHABS system followed by a discussion on the design of interaction techniques, the system design and its implementation.

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Constructivist physics learning in an immersive, multi-user hot air balloon simulation program (iHABS)
1. Computing methodologies
  1. Computer graphics
    1. Graphics systems and interfaces
2. Human-centered computing

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DOI:10.1145/965106

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Liu MSu SLiu SHarron JFickert CSherman B(2018)Exploring 3D Immersive and Interactive Technology for Designing Educational Learning ExperiencesVirtual and Augmented Reality10.4018/978-1-5225-5469-1.ch051(1088-1106)Online publication date: 2018
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Liu MSu SLiu SHarron JFickert CSherman B(2016)Exploring 3D Immersive and Interactive Technology for Designing Educational Learning ExperiencesHandbook of Research on 3-D Virtual Environments and Hypermedia for Ubiquitous Learning10.4018/978-1-5225-0125-1.ch010(243-261)Online publication date: 2016
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Cirio GVangorp PChapoulie EMarchal MLecuyer ADrettakis G(2012)Walking in a CubeIEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics10.1109/TVCG.2012.6018:4(546-554)Online publication date: 1-Apr-2012
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