Simulating Forces: Learning Through Touch, Virtual Laboratories
Document Type
Contribution to Book
Publication Date
2-24-2013
Publication Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Mobile, Hybrid, and Online Learning
ISBN
978-1-61208-253-0
ISSN
2308-4367
Abstract
With the expansion of e-learning course curricula and the affordability of haptic devices, at-home virtual laboratories are emerging as an increasingly viable option for e-learners. We outline three novel haptic simulations for the introductory physics concepts of friction, the Coriolis Effect, and Precession. These simulations provide force feedback through one or more Novint Falcon devices, allowing students to "feel" the forces at work in a controlled learning environment. This multimodal approach to education (beyond the audiovisual) may lead to increased interest and immersion for e-learners and appeal to the kinesthetic learners who may struggle in a traditional e-learning course setting.
Recommended Citation
Hamza-Lup, Felix G., Faith-Anne L. Kocadag.
2013.
"Simulating Forces: Learning Through Touch, Virtual Laboratories."
Proceedings of the International Conference on Mobile, Hybrid, and Online Learning, Stephen White (Ed.): 55-58 Nice, France: IARIA XPS Press.
isbn: 978-1-61208-253-0
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/compsci-facpubs/125
