Learning with 3D

Today, 3D learning resources and tools are used increasingly in schools. This technology needs 3D glasses for each pupil and 3D projector.  Studies about the influence of 3D in classroom show that it has a positive effect on student’s understanding and focusing on lesson. So it brings successful scores for students. Also, 3D learning tools help shy student to involve in class activities. Even teachers realize the impact of 3D on student concentration.

According to the study, which was conducted by international research agency on behalf of Texas instruments DLP products, 740 students were assessed by researchers in schools of Turkey, Sweden, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, and the UK. Researchers test the students before and after the lessons. This technique of test, which is done before and after the lessons, shows us differences between 3D and traditional teaching methods. On average, “86% of pupils in 3D classrooms improved in test results, compared to 52% of children using traditional teaching methods. It also found that attention levels soared - with 92% of the class paying attention during 3D lessons compared to 46% in the traditional learning environment”.

It seems to me that 3D will take the place of traditional teaching methods. It is used in some schools in Europe but it should be used by other part of the world. With the aid of 3D resources, students have long term learning. By experiencing virtual world, students more concentrate on lessons and they improve their scores. Also students interact with each other and this interaction enhances the attentiveness of student to the lesson. Even quiet students, who cannot involve in class activities, answer the questions of their classmates.

Students learn everything about lessons virtually and they cannot forget it easily. As an example, Students learn about the functions of the body in biology lesson by experiencing it in virtual world. 3D brings biology lesson to real life. Prof Anne Bamford who is the  Director of the International Research Agency points out that

"Children can see how things function. Instead of learning about the heart statically they can see it in a solid way, literally see blood passing through the valves, see exchange of oxygen, rotate it, tilt it and zoom in".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-15115059