ABSTRACT
This paper introduces AstroGrasp, an educational tangible user interface that aims at facilitating collaborative hands-on learning of basic astronomy concepts of eclipses and the cause of seasons. AstroGrasp allows users to explore the concepts of eclipse and seasons by physically manipulating hemispherical tokens of the Earth and the moon. Leveraging the benefits of physical manipulation and continuous real-time digital feedback, AstroGrasp is aimed at providing an effective, constructive and engaging learning experience.
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AstroGrasp: a tangible user interface for teaching basic astronomy concepts
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