i-Slide: A Specimen Slide Innovation in Biology Experiments
Keywords:
Microscope, Slide, Digital, QR-code, VR-TechnologyAbstract
Microscope slides are used to hold specimens for scientific examination under a microscope. It is usually made of thin optical quality glass, which are costly. To reduce the cost of buying new slides every time it breaks or lost during an experiment, i-Slide has been created with an integration of digital technology. The usage of the same printed image of specimens on the i-Slide has enabled the students to obtain a similar image as shown in the manual book, as well as among their peers. The i-Slide contains QR-code which codes for a general facts of the specific specimen observed with a complete labelled diagram. The QR-code were printed on different coloured paper respectively for easy colour-coding of the specimens. The same coloured paper were affix on the specimen box to allow easy storing of specimens slides. The QR-code printed on the box contains a link to a VR-video showing the overview of specimens for the students to view using a VR-goggle. The time taken for a student to complete the microscopic experiments from observing, drawings and storing by using i-Slide were recorded and compared with the conventional slide. Besides open ended question interview, two sets of questionnaires were distributed to students to get their feedbacks when using i-Slide as compared to the conventional slide. It can be concluded that i-Slide which incorporates QR-code along with VR-technology have enabled the teachers to impart knowledge and have eased the ability of students to acquire it. I-Slide is still a novelty to many people including teachers and students. The usage of VR-technology in i-Slide has made the process of teaching and learning in science laboratory more arranged, rewarding and more enjoyable.
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