Improving engineering students’ understanding of classical physics through visuo-haptic simulations
Introduction: The teaching process plays a crucial role in the training of professionals. Traditional classroom-based teaching methods, while foundational, often struggle to effectively motivate students. The integration of interactive learning experiences, such as visuo-haptic simulators, presents...
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| author | Guillermo González-Mena Octavio Lozada-Flores Dione Murrieta Caballero Julieta Noguez David Escobar-Castillejos |
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| description | Introduction: The teaching process plays a crucial role in the training of professionals. Traditional classroom-based teaching methods, while foundational, often struggle to effectively motivate students. The integration of interactive learning experiences, such as visuo-haptic simulators, presents an opportunity to enhance both student engagement and comprehension.Methods: In this study, three simulators were developed to explore the impact of visuo-haptic simulations on engineering students’ engagement and their perceptions of learning basic physics concepts. The study used an adapted end-user computing satisfaction questionnaire to assess students’ experiences and perceptions of the simulators’ usability and its utility in learning.Results: Feedback from participants suggests a positive reception towards the use of visuo-haptic simulators, highlighting their usefulness in improving the understanding of complex physics principles.Discussion: Results suggest that incorporating visuo-haptic simulations into educational contexts may offer significant benefits, particularly in STEM courses, where traditional methods may be limited. The positive responses from participants underscore the potential of computer simulations to innovate pedagogical strategies. Future research will focus on assessing the effectiveness of these simulators in enhancing students’ learning and understanding of these concepts in higher-education physics courses. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-adb95394f81d49c18a2275dde2342cf92024-03-21T05:10:59ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Robotics and AI2296-91442024-03-011110.3389/frobt.2024.13056151305615Improving engineering students’ understanding of classical physics through visuo-haptic simulationsGuillermo González-Mena0Octavio Lozada-Flores1Dione Murrieta Caballero2Julieta Noguez3David Escobar-Castillejos4Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Panamericana, Ciudad de México, MexicoFacultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Panamericana, Ciudad de México, MexicoServicio Nacional de Bachillerato en Línea–Prepa en Línea, Dirección de Servicios Académicos y Diseño Curricular, Ciudad de México, MexicoTecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Science, Ciudad de México, MexicoFacultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Panamericana, Ciudad de México, MexicoIntroduction: The teaching process plays a crucial role in the training of professionals. Traditional classroom-based teaching methods, while foundational, often struggle to effectively motivate students. The integration of interactive learning experiences, such as visuo-haptic simulators, presents an opportunity to enhance both student engagement and comprehension.Methods: In this study, three simulators were developed to explore the impact of visuo-haptic simulations on engineering students’ engagement and their perceptions of learning basic physics concepts. The study used an adapted end-user computing satisfaction questionnaire to assess students’ experiences and perceptions of the simulators’ usability and its utility in learning.Results: Feedback from participants suggests a positive reception towards the use of visuo-haptic simulators, highlighting their usefulness in improving the understanding of complex physics principles.Discussion: Results suggest that incorporating visuo-haptic simulations into educational contexts may offer significant benefits, particularly in STEM courses, where traditional methods may be limited. The positive responses from participants underscore the potential of computer simulations to innovate pedagogical strategies. Future research will focus on assessing the effectiveness of these simulators in enhancing students’ learning and understanding of these concepts in higher-education physics courses.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frobt.2024.1305615/fullclassical physicsvisuo-haptic simulatorseducational innovationhigher educationscience education |
| spellingShingle | Guillermo González-Mena Octavio Lozada-Flores Dione Murrieta Caballero Julieta Noguez David Escobar-Castillejos Improving engineering students’ understanding of classical physics through visuo-haptic simulations Frontiers in Robotics and AI classical physics visuo-haptic simulators educational innovation higher education science education |
| title | Improving engineering students’ understanding of classical physics through visuo-haptic simulations |
| title_full | Improving engineering students’ understanding of classical physics through visuo-haptic simulations |
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| title_short | Improving engineering students’ understanding of classical physics through visuo-haptic simulations |
| title_sort | improving engineering students understanding of classical physics through visuo haptic simulations |
| topic | classical physics visuo-haptic simulators educational innovation higher education science education |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frobt.2024.1305615/full |
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