NeoTrie VR, New Geometry in Virtual Reality

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NeoTrie is a new virtual reality scenario to create, manipulate and play with 3D geometrical objects.

The aim of this project is to design and test some gaming activities in NeoTrie VR (acronym of "Neo" + "Géométrie" + Virtual Reality), a new software package which is currently being developed by Virtual Dor and the University of Almería, that enables pupils to create, manipulate, and interact with 3D geometrical objects and 3D models in general, of several types. It also includes activities and games to solve 3D geometric problems.

The project is addressed to teachers and pupils at primary and secondary schools, as well as universities, interested in educational applications with Virtual Reality. It pays special attention to those aspects of geometry and topology that cause most difficulties for students (or a majority of them) with recent methodologies.

The activities are either for individuals or groups. In the case of groups, collaborative and competitive games are programmed to achieve greater success in the learning process.

The objectives of the project are the following:

  • To examine aspects of plane geometry visible through the eyes of a third dimension.
  • To introduce 3D geometry and modelling meant for 3D printing.
  • To develop handicrafts and 3D visual skills.
  • To stimulate deductive and inductive reasoning skills.
  • To highlight cooperative work and positive interdependence.
  • To motivate pupils by means of recreational, collaborative and competitive games.

The following requirements are made for participants in the project:

Participants in the project can be involved in the processes of the preparation, testing and feedback of the beta versions of NeoTrie VR.

 

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