Share Paper: A Pilot Study on the Effects of a VR based Learning Equipment about Diurnal Motion using 3D Gesture Manipulation

  1. Norio Setozaki, Nagasaki University, Japan
  2. Keisuke Tajiri, Waseda University, Japan
  3. Toru Nagahama, Waseda University, Japan
  4. Yusuke Morita, Waseda University, Japan
Tuesday, June 26 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Koepelzaal

Abstract: We developed a VR based learning equipment using hand-tracking technology, which allows learners to observe the diurnal motion in astronomy by spun around the earth model in the VR environment. The goal of this pilot study was clarify the use effects of the equipment. 20 undergraduate students participated the experiment and they were asked to complete comprehension tests and questionnaires followed by answering interview. The experimental results indicate a possibility that students can understand the diurnal motion easily although they need a little experience to get used to utilize the equipment.