Construct3D: A Virtual Reality Application for Mathematics and Geometry Education

Construct3D is a three dimensional geometric construction tool based on the collaborative augmented reality system Studierstube. Our setup uses a stereoscopic head mounted display (HMD) and the Personal Interaction Panel (PIP) - a two-handed 3D interaction tool that simplifies 3D model interaction. Means of application in mathematics and geometry education at high school as well as university level are being discussed. A pilot study summarizes the strengths and possible extensions of our system. Anecdotal evidence supports our claim that the use of Construct3D is easy to learn and encourages experimentation with geometric constructions.     

Time and learning in distance study

The contention of this paper is that German pre‐occupation with the ‘industrialisation’ of distance education neither gives recognition to the time constraints under which distance education students can and do learn nor gives opportunity for the development of the independent frame of mind which one recognises as an implicit benefit emerging from university study.