CREATING AUGMENTED REALITY OBJECTS AND USING THEM AS A TEACHING TOOL UTILIZING ZAPPAR SOFTWARE

Theokleia, Gkatzianidou^1*, Evangelia, Parisopoulou², Panagiotis, Giannakoudakis³

¹ PhD Candidate, Secondary school teacher, Fryganiotis Schools, Greece

² PhD in Chemistry Secondary school teacher, Fryganiotis, Schools, Greece

³ Professor Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

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DOI: 10.62579/JAGC0010

Abstract

This paper presents the construction of augmented reality objects with the aim of studying the three-dimensional structure by middle school students. Traditional methods of teaching chemistry face challenges due to the sub-microscopic nature of chemical structures. Augmented reality provides tools to visualize and interact with them, encouraging student interest and engagement, while providing motivation. Augmented objects depicting 3D molecular models can be created using Zappar software. However, their use requires appropriate infrastructure and teacher training. A balanced approach must be maintained to enhance learning while avoiding common teaching misconceptions, making education more dynamic and interesting.

Keywords: Augmented reality, 3D molecular models, Teaching tools.