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Effectiveness of Augmented Reality as a Learning Tool to Advance Personalized Learning

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In this study, the implementation of educational technology and its effect on learning and user experience is measured. A demographic survey, pretest/posttest, and educational experience survey was used to collect data on the control and experimental groups. The experimental group was subjected to different learning material than the control grou…

In this study, the implementation of educational technology and its effect on learning and user experience is measured. A demographic survey, pretest/posttest, and educational experience survey was used to collect data on the control and experimental groups. The experimental group was subjected to different learning material than the control group with the use of the Elements 4D mobile application by Daqri to learn basic chemical elements and compounds. The control group learning material provided all the exact information as the application, but in the 2D form of a printed packet. It was expected the experimental group would outperform the control group and have a more enjoyable experience and higher performance. After data analysis, it was concluded that the control group outperformed the experimental group on performance and both groups has similar experiences in contradiction to the hypothesis. Once the factors that contribute to the limitations of different study duration, learning the application beforehand, and only-memorization questions are addressed, the study can be conducted again. Application improvements may also alter the future results of the study and hopefully lead to full implementation into a curriculum.
ContributorsApplegate, Garrett Charles (Author) / Atkinson, Robert (Thesis director) / Chavez-Echeagaray, Maria Elena (Committee member) / Industrial, Systems (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2017-05
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Multi-Layer Optical Coatings Composed of Silicon Nanoparticles

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To compete with fossil fuel electricity generation, there is a need for higher efficiency solar cells to produce renewable energy. Currently, this is the best way to lower generation costs and the price of energy [1]. The goal of this Barrett Honors Thesis is to design an optical coating model…

To compete with fossil fuel electricity generation, there is a need for higher efficiency solar cells to produce renewable energy. Currently, this is the best way to lower generation costs and the price of energy [1]. The goal of this Barrett Honors Thesis is to design an optical coating model that has five or fewer layers (with varying thickness and refractive index, within the above range) and that has the maximum reflectance possible between 950 and 1200 nanometers for normally incident light. Manipulating silicon monolayers to become efficient inversion layers to use in solar cells aligns with the Ira. A Fulton Schools of Engineering research themes of energy and sustainability [2]. Silicon monolayers could be specifically designed for different doping substrates. These substrates could range from common-used materials such as boron and phosphorus, to rare-earth doped zinc oxides or even fullerene blends. Exploring how the doping material, and in what quantity, affects solar cell energy output could revolutionize the current production methods and commercial market. If solar cells can be manufactured more economically, yet still retain high efficiency rates, then more people will have access to alternate, "green" energy that does not deplete nonrenewable resources.
ContributorsSanford, Kari Paige (Author) / Holman, Zachary (Thesis director) / Weigand, William (Committee member) / Industrial, Systems (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2016-12