Using augmented reality to teach and learn biochemistry

Understanding metabolism and metabolic pathways constitutes one of the central aims for students of biological sciences. Learning metabolic pathways should be focused on the understanding of general concepts and core principles. New technologies such Augmented Reality (AR) have shown potential to im...

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Published in:Biochemistry and molecular biology education 2017-09, Vol.45 (5), p.417-420
Main Authors: Vega Garzón, Juan Carlos, Magrini, Marcio Luiz, Galembeck, Eduardo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Augmented reality
Biochemistry
Biochemistry - education
Educational Measurement
Educational Technology
Energy
Energy metabolism
Humans
Learning
Metabolic Networks and Pathways
Metabolic pathways
metabolic pathways and regulation
Metabolism
Molecular Structure
molecular visualization
Science Instruction
Scientific Concepts
Simulated Environment
Students
Teaching - education
Technology Uses in Education
using multimedia in the classroom
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Summary:Understanding metabolism and metabolic pathways constitutes one of the central aims for students of biological sciences. Learning metabolic pathways should be focused on the understanding of general concepts and core principles. New technologies such Augmented Reality (AR) have shown potential to improve assimilation of biochemistry concepts because students can manipulate 3D molecules in real time. Here we describe an application named Augmented Reality Metabolic Pathways (ARMET), which allowed students to visualize the 3D molecular structure of substrates and products, thus perceiving changes in each molecule. The structural modification of molecules shows students the flow and exchange of compounds and energy through metabolism. © 2017 by The International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 45(5):417–420, 2017.
ISSN:1470-8175
1539-3429
DOI:10.1002/bmb.21063