Video experiments in physics and augmented reality for schools
I am writing this post on the eve of the launch of our second project called “Simple Physics”. The essence of the project is quite simple:
to create high-quality and, most importantly, spirit-compliant videos with experiments to the whole school course of physics
create a complete set of virtual exhibits for experiences that can be contacted, including through augmented reality.
Exactly a year ago, we launched our first crowdfunding project to produce books for children with fascinating experiences. The project gathered 2 times more than planned. It was decided to publish two books at once, which we did . How the project developed and how it feels now I describe in detail on Habré. ')
To finance the project “Simple Physics”, I think, too, turn to crowdfunding. There is one big plus: everything develops organically and there is no pressure from “interested” people. Under the word "interested" in the case of the release of books, I mean the publishing houses, and with "Simple Physics" - the department of education or other government agencies. The project will be regulated by the product consumers themselves: teachers, students and their parents. I think this is the most progressive way that one could imagine.
Video experiences
Here are just a few ideas on how you can use your videos for the good:
For electronic textbooks. It is obvious that the education system is moving towards electronic textbooks. Create those - the procedure is quite simple: publishers will sooner or later release new versions of interactive electronic textbooks. And by that time, we will have a complete selection of high-quality videos for the whole course. Take it and use it!
For demonstration in class. Now more and more classes equip video projectors. It is enough for the teacher to go to the site, download the necessary experiments and start the video during the lesson.
During the preparation of homework. As you work on your homework, a student can go to YouTube, select the video they want to watch, view experiments on the topic and refresh the material they have learned.
For children who cannot attend school. For those children who do not have the opportunity to attend school, video experiments will help to see the physics school course "live".
Virtual interactive exhibits
Virtual exhibits on the walls of the class. If you place exhibits that can be twisted and switched into each class, I am sure that it will be easier to interest the child in physics. Such exhibits can be placed on the walls of the class in the form of nice posters, pointing at which the camera of a smartphone or tablet, we get quite a real exhibit. And, most importantly, children will “play” it with pleasure.
We repeat the experiments at home. By pointing the same smartphone to the page of an existing textbook, you can animate a picture from it or on the page of a book you can view video experiences on the topic. This will help encourage the student to take the textbook in his hands with great pleasure.
Interactive for electronic textbooks. To turn an electronic textbook into an interactive product, you can embed such models there. Text, illustrations, video experiences and interactive exhibits are all in one tutorial.
We really need to get feedback, especially from Habr's readers. Well, for additional ideas and constructive - extra respect!