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Sharmin Akter

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arxivcs.HC2026-07-04

Post-Lecture Interactive Environments for Conceptual Learning: A Randomized Comparison of Mixed Reality and Tangible Instruction in Undergraduate STEM Education

Sharmin Akter, Mohammad Abu Nasir Rakib, Eshwara Prasad Sridhar, Somik Biswas, Mahmudur Rahman, Md Rassel Raihan

Developing conceptual understanding in engineering requires learners to connect spatial reasoning with abstract representations, yet lecture-based instruction often provides limited support for this process. Interactive learning environments, including mixed reality (MR) and tang…

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arxivcs.HC2026-07-01

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

Mohammad Abu Nasir Rakib, Sharmin Akter, Eshwara Prasad Sridhar, Somik Biswas, Md Rassel Raihan, Mahmudur Rahman

This study examined students' experiences with mixed-reality applications and physical toolkits in Engineering Mechanics to inform design guidelines for educational tools. In a user study with 24 participants, we compared classroom instruction alone, classroom instruction with a…

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