The American Optometric Association describes in this ground-breaking report not only key educational benefits, but also the hidden diagnostic and underlying health benefits from employing 3D in the classroom. Below are some interesting findings discussed in the report on a variety of 3D Topics.
Active 3D Technology is the way to go
Key Benefits: Minimal Setup, Most Portable
“Currently, most educational installations utilize Active Shutter technology because it is easy to set up and requires no specialized screens. It is also relatively mobile, so it can be transferred from classroom to classroom as needed.”
3D Poses no threat to Children’s Vision
“The American Optometric Association, along with other vision health professionals, has stated publicly – and frequently – that there is no evidence that viewing or attempting to view 3D images will harm a child’s eyes.”
3D Helps Diagnose Pre-existing Conditions
Such pre-existing conditions can detract from a student’s educational experience in a myriad of ways.
“It is known that a significant percentage of young children have some degree of impaired vision and my therefore experience an impaired or uncomfortable 3D experience. Such youngsters typically do not know that their vision is impaired, nor do they think they see differently from anyone else. Importantly, these occasional ‘impaired experiences’ have been described as a ‘blessing in disguise’ by leaders of the optometric community, precisely because they can lead to further investigation and treatment.”
Diagnosing Compromised Vision helps students inside and outside of the classroom
Binocular vision disorders can keep a student from reaching his or her potential academically and socially. “Importantly, compromised vision does not just exclusively prevent a person from enjoying the full effect of the 3D experience. In young students it can also hinder
their educational progress in the classroom, leading to reduced
attention, poor reading ability, and suboptimal academic and
social achievement”
“Outside the classroom, the ability to see 3D has equally profound
implications, ranging from participating in sports, to driving an automobile, to operating complex machinery, or to executing fine motor activities – such as threading a needle.”
Teaching in 3D has dramatic educational benefits
“Studies have shown the the educational benefits of presenting teaching materials in 3D are promising, generating a significant improvement in comprehension and retention over the more traditional non-3D style of presentation.”
Check out our 3D Resources Page for a link to the complete report!
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