價格：免費
更新日期：2018-08-09
檔案大小：3.7M
目前版本：3.2
版本需求：Android 4.0 以上版本
官方網站：http://www.iconic2711.wixsite.com/theelementalbox
Email：yitteam3@gmail.com
The Elemental Box is a one of a kind invention that based on 21st century learning skills. The Elemental Box can be used as a science subject educational tool in schools and can be published in the market. The Elemental Box is based on the periodic table and its main purpose is to help students to study the elements in the periodic table effectively. There are 118 elements in the periodic table which has been categorized into a few groups. With the use of The Elemental Box, students can learn creatively and interactively.
The Elemental Box is complete with a 3D cylinder framework, an app (The Elemental Box) and a website (www.iconic2711.wixsite.com/theelementalbox) that are completely self made. The 3D framework is created in a cylinder shape because it is formed by the points at a fixed distance from a given line segment, which is known as the axis of the cylinder. A normal periodic table is usually in a 2D rectangle shape, so when it is converted into a 3D model, the rectangle shape can be adjusted to become the axis of the cylinder. The hexagon-shaped elements in the framework are drawn in the CAD software according to the accurate size and shape. The whole framework takes about not more than one day to print out.
On the other hand, an app is created to allow students to answer the provided questions. First, there will be a short introduction of the elements in the periodic table (this is the time for the teachers to explain further). Next, the questions will be shown. If the correct answer is pressed, the answer box will turn green. However, it will turn red if the answer is wrong. At the same time, the app will interact with the Bluetooth module which will be connected to an Arduino Mega to allow the stepper motor to control the rotation of the 3D framework by rotating it to a certain position. The LEDs on the certain group of elements will then light up, indicating the correct position of the group. Teachers can also use this period to explain more to the students. The quantity and type of questions asked can be changed according to the users’ liking through the website. On the website, users can choose their own questions from a selection of more than 100 questions. Users will be able to create a ‘bundle’ full of their own questions, those questions then will be sent to us. We will create a specific code for each user according to the questions within the next 24 hours. This can allow the users to upload the questions right away.
The unique thing about The Elemental Box is that students who are blind but has the capability of hearing can use it too. The Elemental Box has a special ‘slot in’ template for phones that consists braille letters, allowing blind students to be able to use it. Besides, The Elemental Box is created based on students’ learning style. The three main types of learning styles that The Elemental Box is focusing on are the Auditory Learning, Visual Learning and Kinesthetic Learning:
1. Auditory Learning: Students can listen to the questions and read the questions that are shown on the phone screen at the same time. Answers will also be announced through the speaker to help auditory learner can remember the answers well.
2. Visual Learning: Students can see the questions and answers that are shown on the screen while using The Elemental Box. They can understand more about the elements in the periodic table through the pictures that are shown on the screen.
3. Kinesthetic Learning: Students can interact with each other in a group and make learning more interesting but not boring.