Requirements and Learning Modules for Implementing a Hologram Table in University Lectures

Bruna Pereira de Souza; Johannes  Zysk; Samira Khodaei; Maximilian Weber; Anas Abdelrazeq; Dennis Kreutzer; Ingrid Isenhardt; Bernd Georg Lottermoser

doi:10.34190/ecgbl.17.1.1569

Authors

Bruna Pereira de Souza Chair of Information Management in Mechanical Engineering (IMA), RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
Johannes Zysk Chair of Information Management in Mechanical Engineering (IMA), RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
Samira Khodaei Chair of Information Management in Mechanical Engineering (IMA), RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
Maximilian Weber Institute of Mineral Resources Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
Anas Abdelrazeq Chair of Information Management in Mechanical Engineering (IMA), RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
Dennis Kreutzer Chair of Information Management in Mechanical Engineering (IMA), RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
Ingrid Isenhardt Chair of Information Management in Mechanical Engineering (IMA), RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
Bernd Georg Lottermoser Institute of Mineral Resources Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34190/ecgbl.17.1.1569

Keywords:

Requirements Analysis, Hologram Table, Three-Dimensional Displays, Education

Abstract

Holograms are relatively new technologies that can be used in university lectures. They enhance the learning experience by adding highly detailed three-dimensional (3D) visualization of objects and environments, which leads to more engagement of students and teachers. Particularly in mining engineering education, holograms have great potential to achieve learning goals, where students often struggle with understanding complex 3D concepts. When implementing new technologies in lectures, there is a must to consider the perception of students and teachers, as well as the didactical and technical requirements of courses. The consideration of these aspects ensures an effective learning environment. This paper presents the concept of three holo-modules with gamification features designed with the main goal of supporting the learning and understanding of mining engineering content. The different conceptual modules have been developed based on different learning objectives extracted from teaching requirements and technical aspects of the lectures. The results show a requirements analysis performed and the prototypes designed to integrate a hologram table in different teaching setups, such as seminars, group work, and frontal lectures.

Author Biographies

Bruna Pereira de Souza, Chair of Information Management in Mechanical Engineering (IMA), RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany

Bruna Pereira de Souza has been working as research assistant at IMA from the RWTH Aachen University since January 2022. She completed a masters’ degree in Environmental Engineering at the University Federal of Paraná/Brazil in 2018. Currently, her research focuses on environmental life cycle assessment and sustainability strategies.

Johannes Zysk, Chair of Information Management in Mechanical Engineering (IMA), RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany

Johannes Zysk is a research assistant at IMA at the RWTH Aachen University. He received his Master of Science in Psychology from the Heinrich-Heine University in 2022. His research focuses on human-technical interactions, human-machine interfaces, and user-centered design.

Samira Khodaei, Chair of Information Management in Mechanical Engineering (IMA), RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany

Samira Khodaei has been a research assistant at IMA since December 2019. She has a master degree in Interdisciplinary Media Studies at the University of Bielefeld since 2017 with the additional qualification in European studies. Her research focuses on mixed reality in terms of science communication. She works at the interface between prototype conception and development.

Maximilian Weber, Institute of Mineral Resources Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany

Maximilian Weber has been working at the MRE at the RWTH Aachen University since November 2022. In August 2022, he completed his masters’ degree in Mineral Resources Engineering with the focus on communication systems in underground mines. His main research areas are digitalization and connectivity in mining.

Anas Abdelrazeq, Chair of Information Management in Mechanical Engineering (IMA), RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany

Dr.-Ing. Anas Abdelrazeq has been working as researcher at IMA at the RWTH Aachen University since 2015. He fulfills the position of head of department "Data Intelligence". In 2020, Anas gained his doctoral degree in the field of Augmented Reality and Cloud Computing. He has vast experience in data analytics, machine learning and MR applications.

Dennis Kreutzer, Chair of Information Management in Mechanical Engineering (IMA), RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany

Dennis Kreutzer joined IMA at the RWTH Aachen University as a research associate in October 2019. He holds a master's degree in industrial engineering with a focus on production technology since 2019. Currently, he fulfills the position of research group leader in “Smart Sustainable Transformation”. His research focuses on sustainable transformation processes, circular economy, and engineering education.

Ingrid Isenhardt, Chair of Information Management in Mechanical Engineering (IMA), RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany

Prof. Dr. phil Ingrid Isenhardt is the Academic Director of the IMA at RWTH Aachen University. She holds a doctorate in Sociology at the Philosophy Faculty and is habilitated at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the RWTH Aachen University. Since 2013, she is supernumerary professor at the RWTH Aachen University (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering).

Bernd Georg Lottermoser, Institute of Mineral Resources Engineering, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany

Prof. Dr. Bernd Georg Lottermoser holds a PhD from the University of Newcastle/Australia and has worked with mining projects throughout Europe and other continents. Currently, he holds a Chair in Sustainable Resource Extraction and is the director of the Institute of Mineral Resources Engineering at the RWTH Aachen University. He and his team initiated the application of a hologram table at this university.