DANCEROOM SPECTROSCOPY FOR STEAM EDUCATION
STEAM LEARNING
As well as being a state-of-the-art digital art piece, dS has been used to educate schoolchildren and the general public about atomic and molecular physics, giving an interactive glimpse into the otherwise invisible molecular world. This includes working with the Royal Society of Chemistry to adapt dS for use in the classroom as an innovative STEAM teaching tool.
EDUCATION AT THE FRONTIERS OF SCIENCE & ART
dS takes an entirely unique approach toward STEAM education. It uses interactive technology to teach science in a beautiful way. Rather than shying away from the classic art/science divide, it relies on artistic excellence to drive science engagement. Our studies have shown that it seamlessly bridges both art and science: dS inspires arts students to engage with STEAM subjects, and it inspires science students with the sort of creative engagement that the arts encourage.
pt1. An Introduction to atmospheric molecules
pt2. Atoms and molecules are not static
pt3. Solids, liquids and gases
pt4. Molecular vibration
Chemical Education @ Danceroom Spectroscopy
on the Royal Society of chemistry blog
Posted by Lee Page on Oct 18, 2013 5:06 PM Europe/London
I am really pleased to be sharing the exciting plans of Dr David Glowacki's Chemistry Education by Danceroom Spectroscopy. The Royal Society of Chemistry has sponsored David to produce chemistry education content pitched at year-9 curriculum. This material is delivered as an outreach activity using his wonderfully engaging danceroom Spectroscopy (dS) technology.
About the technology: Using multiple Microsoft Kinect cameras in a dome environment dS is the world’s first immersive chemical dynamics framework. Combining rigorous physical chemistry, high-performance computing, and interactive video game technology, it allows people to literally step into a chemical dynamics simulation and control molecular behaviour using their real-time motion.
On the 24th-26th October; David will be implementing phase I of the education programme covering topics like atmospheric molecular structure, solid/liquids/gases and molecular vibrations. This will be presented as 10min tutor groups followed by dance interventions which will physically communicate the dynamic differences and energy transfers to the student as they move around the dome. This video highlights the potential of the dS
As part of the sponsorship the Royal Society of Chemistry plans to utilise some of the captured video footage as an education resource for incorporation into Learn Chemistry. We will also look to develop the existing dS software framework into a tool for use directly in schools. There are also future live events planned at the London Barbican in March 2014 and the London Science Museum in April/May 2014.