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Visualizing Engineering Fundamentals: Design of Mixed Reality and Physical Toolkits for Effective Learning

◐ medium · 2026-07-02stem-education, higher-ed, personalized-learning, active-learning, blended-learning, llm-in-education, student-experience, rag, llm

Mohammad Abu Nasir Rakib, Sharmin Akter, Eshwara Prasad Sridhar, Somik Biswas, Md Rassel Raihan, Mahmudur Rahman — submitted 1 Jul 2026

Mohammad Abu Nasir Rakib, Sharmin Akter, Eshwara Prasad Sridhar, Somik Biswas, Md Rassel Raihan, Mahmudur Rahman — submitted 1 Jul 2026

User study with 24 participants comparing classroom instruction, mixed-reality apps, and physical toolkits for Engineering Mechanics reveals multimodal learning improves engagement but complex visualizations remain challenging.

Key Contributions

  • User study with 24 participants comparing classroom instruction, mixed-reality apps, and physical toolkits for Engineering Mechanics reveals multimodal learning improves engagement but complex visualizations remain challenging.

    • Connections to AI in Education

    This paper contributes to the growing body of research on AI applications in educational settings, specifically in the domains of AI Education, Intelligent Tutoring, and Equity. The findings have implications for how educators design learning experiences that leverage AI while maintaining appropriate pedagogical oversight.

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    • Citation

    Mohammad Abu Nasir Rakib, Sharmin Akter, Eshwara Prasad Sridhar, Somik Biswas, Md Rassel Raihan, Mahmudur Rahman (2026). Visualizing Engineering Fundamentals: Design of Mixed Reality and Physical Toolkits for Effective Learning. arXiv:2607.00979. submitted 1 Jul 2026