Assessing understanding gained of Nottingham Caves through Projected Augmented Relief Model (PARM)

This dissertation examines the effectiveness of Projected Augmented Relief Models (PARM) in improving the educational understanding of geographical and historical contexts, specifically focusing on the Nottingham caves. The research targets two distinct educational demographics: school children and...

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Main Author: Dubi, Ayisha
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2024
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/80003/
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description This dissertation examines the effectiveness of Projected Augmented Relief Models (PARM) in improving the educational understanding of geographical and historical contexts, specifically focusing on the Nottingham caves. The research targets two distinct educational demographics: school children and postgraduate students. By integrating digital and physical modeling aspects, PARM aims to enhance spatial comprehension and facilitate interactive learning (Priestnall et al., 2012). Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, including surveys, observational studies, interviews, and user feedback, this study evaluates PARM's impact compared to traditional 2D maps (Manduca & Mogk, 2006; Wiltshier & Edwards, 2014). Quantitative assessments involve pre-and post-tests to measure knowledge gains (Chen et al., 2018; Ştefan, 2012), while qualitative feedback highlights user engagement and pedagogical effectiveness. The results demonstrate that PARM significantly enhances excitement and informational retention compared to traditional methods, particularly among school-aged participants. A notable correlation between increased excitement and enhanced understanding suggests that PARM's engaging visualizations effectively promote deeper learning. Feedback from participants underscores the model's ability to simplify complex information, making it accessible and engaging. Substantial improvements in test scores further corroborate PARM's effectiveness as an educational tool. The study concludes that PARM not only significantly enriches learning experiences but also has the potential to be integrated with advanced technologies like virtual reality further to enhance educational outcomes (Khaitov, 2019). The findings advocate for broader application and continuous development of PARM technologies across various academic levels and settings to maximize its educational benefits and adaptability.
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spelling nottingham-800032024-12-11T04:30:06Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/80003/ Assessing understanding gained of Nottingham Caves through Projected Augmented Relief Model (PARM) Dubi, Ayisha This dissertation examines the effectiveness of Projected Augmented Relief Models (PARM) in improving the educational understanding of geographical and historical contexts, specifically focusing on the Nottingham caves. The research targets two distinct educational demographics: school children and postgraduate students. By integrating digital and physical modeling aspects, PARM aims to enhance spatial comprehension and facilitate interactive learning (Priestnall et al., 2012). Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, including surveys, observational studies, interviews, and user feedback, this study evaluates PARM's impact compared to traditional 2D maps (Manduca & Mogk, 2006; Wiltshier & Edwards, 2014). Quantitative assessments involve pre-and post-tests to measure knowledge gains (Chen et al., 2018; Ştefan, 2012), while qualitative feedback highlights user engagement and pedagogical effectiveness. The results demonstrate that PARM significantly enhances excitement and informational retention compared to traditional methods, particularly among school-aged participants. A notable correlation between increased excitement and enhanced understanding suggests that PARM's engaging visualizations effectively promote deeper learning. Feedback from participants underscores the model's ability to simplify complex information, making it accessible and engaging. Substantial improvements in test scores further corroborate PARM's effectiveness as an educational tool. The study concludes that PARM not only significantly enriches learning experiences but also has the potential to be integrated with advanced technologies like virtual reality further to enhance educational outcomes (Khaitov, 2019). The findings advocate for broader application and continuous development of PARM technologies across various academic levels and settings to maximize its educational benefits and adaptability. 2024-12-10 Thesis (University of Nottingham only) NonPeerReviewed application/pdf en cc_by https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/80003/1/Final_Dissertatation_Aug_2024.pdf Dubi, Ayisha (2024) Assessing understanding gained of Nottingham Caves through Projected Augmented Relief Model (PARM). MRes thesis, University of Nottingham. Projected Augmented Relief Model (PARM) Educational technology Spatial understanding Geographical visualization Mixed-methods approach Nottingham Caves
spellingShingle Projected Augmented Relief Model (PARM)
Educational technology
Spatial understanding
Geographical visualization
Mixed-methods approach
Nottingham Caves
Dubi, Ayisha
Assessing understanding gained of Nottingham Caves through Projected Augmented Relief Model (PARM)
title Assessing understanding gained of Nottingham Caves through Projected Augmented Relief Model (PARM)
title_full Assessing understanding gained of Nottingham Caves through Projected Augmented Relief Model (PARM)
title_fullStr Assessing understanding gained of Nottingham Caves through Projected Augmented Relief Model (PARM)
title_full_unstemmed Assessing understanding gained of Nottingham Caves through Projected Augmented Relief Model (PARM)
title_short Assessing understanding gained of Nottingham Caves through Projected Augmented Relief Model (PARM)
title_sort assessing understanding gained of nottingham caves through projected augmented relief model (parm)
topic Projected Augmented Relief Model (PARM)
Educational technology
Spatial understanding
Geographical visualization
Mixed-methods approach
Nottingham Caves
url https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/80003/