This is the presentation for the accepted paper from KES 2020 conference.

1. Learn Chemistry with Augmented
Reality
Camelia Macariu, Adrian Iftene, Daniela Gîfu
adiftene@info.uaic.ro
16 September 2020
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi
Faculty of Computer Science

2. Content
 Augmented reality
 What is augmented reality?
 Domains of augmented reality
 Using Augmented Reality in eLearning
 AR Bio, Geo AR, Supporting Ships in the Air, Hunting Treasure
 AR Chemistry Learning
 Architecture and Main components
 Evaluation
 Conclusions

3. What is “augmented reality”?
 Augmented Reality (AR) content can be accessed by scanning or viewing a trigger image with a
mobile device that creates a subsequent action [1]

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5. Students projects
 Education
 Games
 Interior design
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6. AR Bio – Ana-Maria Daradici
 A modern learning method and an interesting experience for a user of any age [3], [4]
 ARToolkit framework (AR), Android, JNI (Java Native Interface), Autodesk Maya (3D Model)
 Positive aspects: the association that the app makes between the marker, three-dimensional model,
associated sounds, and additional Wikipedia details
 Negative aspects: they blocked the app when multiple markers are being used at the same time,
and multiple audio files are being played simultaneously
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7. Geo AR – Mirela Chițaniuc
 Helps pupils in secondary school where they have to learn the geography of Europe (countries,
capitals, flags and neighbors) [5], [6]
 Vuforia, Unity, JNI Android technology
 Positive things: Users will consider playing a game and they have to retain as much detail as
possible to be the best player. Also, the test and knowledge assessment component is not a
stress and emotional component as a written test or as an oral evaluation
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8. Supporting Ships in the Air – Ciprian Florescu
 Metaio, Java, Android [4], [7]
 Positive things: the effect of the application on autistic children was positive, when they use the
multiplayer option
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9. Hunting Treasure – Marian Pinzariu
 Sphero, Vuforia, Unity, Android, Client-Server component [8], [9]
 Positive things: Sphero was easier to control than expected, and interaction elements between
players, 3D models, and game dynamics were most appreciated by the volunteers
 Negative things: the ambiguity of the interface, the multi-player component had problems of
performance and stability
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10. AR Chemistry Learning
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwGK8cZirN0&list=PLddW60TN_y-WsMfQoEcz-
O-6QdZJ8wZ3y&index=7
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11. Learn with manual
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12. Learn with cards
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13. Learn How to Combine Elements

14. Test Your Knowledge
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16. Evaluation - Usability Test
 Methodology
 tasks
 a short interview
 a post-test questionnaire
 Participants
 70 professors
 200 students

17. Evaluation - Professors Opinion
 They solved easy the tasks, even if the execution was not so fast

18. Evaluation - Students Opinion
 We noticed the ease with which the students are performing the tasks
after previously observing someone else doing the tasks

19. Remarks
 The user interface based on AR look was appreciated positive
 Explanations and given examples were clarifying in solving the tasks
 It is notable the interaction between participants
 Visual effects, molecule dynamics increases attractiveness
 Students’ stress is visibly reduced and they become more cooperative with
the professor
 When smart devices are used fast, minor performance and stability issues
can occur
 It is very important the light in the room where the electronic devices are
used

20. Advantages to use AR in Education
 Students can access the electronic content from anywhere (bus,
metro, home, parks, etc.)
 Costs are reduced in areas where laboratory work is mandatory
(architecture, medicine, construction, chemistry, physics, etc.)
 Animations, 3D models, sounds and movies attract young
children, but also young people and adults
 The evaluation can be thought of as games, thus reducing the
stress
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21. Bibliography
[1] https://www.edsurge.com/news/2015-11-02-how-to-transform-your-classroom-with-augmented-reality
[2] http://www.augment.com/blog/5-reasons-use-augmented-reality-education/
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldO33rPhKXc&list=PLddW60TN_y-WsMfQoEcz-O-6QdZJ8wZ3y&index=1
[4] Iftene, A., Trandabăț, D. 2018. Enhancing the Attractiveness of Learning through Augmented Reality. In
Proceedings of International Conference on Knowledge Based and Intelligent Information and Engineering Systems,
KES2018, 3-5 September 2018, Belgrade, Serbia. Procedia Computer Science Vol. 126, 2018, pp. 166-175.
[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dp58Gf6zyXg&list=PLddW60TN_y-WsMfQoEcz-O-6QdZJ8wZ3y&index=4
[6] Chițaniuc, M., Iftene, A. 2018. GeoAR-An Augmented Reality Application to Learn Geography. In Romanian
Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, vol. 11, issue 2, pp. 93-108.
[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrdcZBIg0WE&list=PLddW60TN_y-WsMfQoEcz-O-6QdZJ8wZ3y&index=2
[8] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gC13u2zfWgE&list=PLddW60TN_y-WsMfQoEcz-O-6QdZJ8wZ3y&index=3
[9] Pinzariu, M.N., Iftene, A. 2016. Sphero - Multiplayer Augmented Game (SMAUG). In International Conference on
Human-Computer Interaction, Pp. 46-49, 8-9 September 2016, Iasi, Romania.

22. Thank you!
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