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This paper discusses the use of Tangible User Interface (TUI) systems to bring about a new era in Chemistry Education. The concept of integrating tactile and visual sensory information in an intuitive learning environment is explored. This learning environment encourages greater participation, and motivation to learn. Specific learning scenarios have been illustrated to explain how this application could be deployed in a real world environment. The development of a game environment, Virtual Atomic Model (VAM), is proposed to assist students to advance their understanding of the basic fundamentals of Chemistry Science in a natural and easily comprehensible manner. Use of a TUI is envisaged as an effective means to take abstract Chemistry concepts and present them to the student in a straightforward and comprehensible manner. Two software development environments are discussed as options for the implementation of this educational game concept.
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Chen, R.(., Bastian, Y. (2012). Learning Science in an Intuitive and Fun Way Using Multi-touch Technology. In: Liñán Reyes, M., Flores Arias, J.M., González de la Rosa, J.J., Langer, J., Bellido Outeiriño, F.J., Moreno-Munñoz, A. (eds) IT Revolutions. IT Revolutions 2011. Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, vol 82. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-32304-1_19
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