The Development of a Virtual Synchrotron Light Source for Educational Applications

Author

Liou, Yen-Chi ; Tarng, Wernhuar ; Lin, Chih-Ming

Author_Institution

Inst. of Learning Technol., Nat. Hsinchu Univ. of Educ., Hsinchu

fYear

2008

fDate

1-5 July 2008

Firstpage

869

Lastpage

871

Abstract

Synchrotron light sources have been applied in many fields of scientific researches, including advanced physics, chemistry, life science, materials science, environmental protection, nanotechnology and so on. It is also an important indicator of the high technology performance in many countries. This research integrated the knowledge and concepts of synchrotron light source into the curriculum of science and life technology in elementary schools by developing the virtual synchrotron light source model and its digital learning contents, hoping to increase the interest of elementary students in familiarizing and learning this advanced technology.

Keywords

computer aided instruction; virtual reality; educational applications; elementary schools; science; virtual synchrotron light source; Chemical elements; Chemical technology; Chemistry; Educational institutions; Light sources; Materials science and technology; Nanotechnology; Physics; Protection; Synchrotrons; 3D modeling; Synchrotron light source; computer simulation; virtual reality;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Advanced Learning Technologies, 2008. ICALT '08. Eighth IEEE International Conference on

Conference_Location

Santander, Cantabria

Print_ISBN

978-0-7695-3167-0

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ICALT.2008.225

Filename

4561854