Using augmented reality to teach and learn biochemistry

作者：Vega Garzon Juan Carlos; Magrini Marcio Luiz; Galembeck Eduardo

来源：Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2017, 45(5): 417-420.

DOI：10.1002/bmb.21063

• Augmented reality
• metabolic pathways and regulation
• using multimedia in the classroom
• molecular visualization

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 abstract 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.

• 出版日期2017-10