Learning abilities in mathematics and the sciences are not maximized because of the lack of visual instructional materials. The improvement of these skills is important because better science and math abilities are needed in the United States in order to keep up with other industrialized nations. Our proposed solution is to use a new technology, the Topological Panorama Camera, to create cost-effective, visual learning materials that will be used with computer assisted instruction in an integrative program in math and science curriculum. The expected results of this Phase I Study will be a model set of photographic instructional materials to be used in conjunction with computer-assisted instructional software which will integrate math and science concepts. Our research team is a unique blend of a visual artist, math and science curriculum advisors, and a computer programmer. Innovative, visual instructional material produced by the Topological Panorama Camera.Anticipated results/
Potential Commercial Applications: Upon successful completion of Phase I research, Gelphman Photography will have provided the educational community with something it seriously lacks, a method to create inexpensive, innovative panorama photographs that can be integrated with a CAI program. In Phase II and beyond, this research will lead to the further development of the technology of the Topological Panorama Camera, the designing and field testing of photographic instructional material created with the camera, and the completion of sophisticated computer software to be used with the camera and visual instruction. This integrative approach has the potential of improving student comprehension and sparking new interest in math and science curriculum.
