Nanotechnology and Augmented Reality as the Basis for Virtualization of Edu cational Material in Training

Abstract

The article considers theoretical and practical aspects of using virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) technologies in the educational process. The potential of these technologies for improving education is analyzed, especially in the context of the need for distance learning. The key advantages of VR/AR technologies are highlighted: visualization of complex scientific concepts, access to virtual models of expensive equipment, safety when working with potentially dangerous objects, and increased student engagement. The practical experience of intro ducing VR/AR technologies into the educational process of the State University of Education and Moscow State University is considered using the example of several disciplines: development of an augmented reality mobile application for studying computer architecture as part of a computer science course; creation of virtual laboratory works on the discipline “Introduction to the Physics of Nanotechnology”; additional education program in virtual and augmented reality technologies; use of AR to demonstrate 3D models of molecules at the Chemistry Depart ment of Moscow State University. The integration of VR/AR technologies into the educational process contributes to the formation of modern competencies in students, expansion of the content of taught disciplines and improve ment of the effectiveness of learning in general.

Keywords

• virtual reality
• augmented reality
• virtualization
• education
• nanotechnology
• distance learning
• educa tional technologies