One of the first 3D movies ever shown (if not the first) was L'arrivee du train by the Lumière brothers in 1903.
Several sports of the 2008 summer Olympics were shot in 3D; as well in 2010 in Vancouver. We expect the entire 2012 games will be recorded in 3D.
Real teachers and students around the world are taking advantage of 3D content to engage and impact student performance in math and science curriculum. Learn more about their experiences here!
Videos courtesy of Texas Instruments
Watch case studies of kids learning in 3D
Research shows a 46% increase in student engagement and a 34% increase in test scores with the use of DLP 3D Ready projection.
(Sept. 20, 2011) In collaboration with educators, vision researchers and specialist advisors from across the 3D industry, the American Optometric Association (AOA) has released a comprehensive report for teachers, students and parents that describes and explains the optimal uses of 3D in the classroom, including, how 3D approaches to learning serve as a fulcrum for enhanced teaching and improved assurance of school readiness.
The recent emergence of innovative 3D presentation technologies and 3D content in movie theaters, in the home, in video games and now in the classroom, perhaps surprisingly, provides a unique public health opportunity. The ability to perceive depth in a 3D presentation – known as "stereopsis" – turns out to be a highly sensitive test of a range of vision health indicators. It is much more sensitive than the standard eye chart that has been in use for 150 years, because it requires that both eyes function in a coordinated manner, as they converge, focus and track the 3D image.
If an individual experiences any of the 3Ds of 3D – discomfort, dizziness and lack of depth perception – these signals can serve as an early indicator of some measure of vision impairment. The good news is that, once identified, these conditions generally respond well to treatment. This is particularly true while the vision system is developing during childhood. The report contains practical notes for teachers on the viewing of 3D in the classroom and detailed information on how best to use their observations to advance both learning and vision and eye health.
References are included for further exploration of this fascinating and important topic.
"It helped to see a 3D view of things. It was easier for me to picture and under-stand the structure."
5th Grade Student,
Colorado
"These 3D videos help me learn easier, because I'm a visual learner...in 3D—it's literally in front of you."
8th Grade Student,
Michigan
"3D viewing difficulties led to a comprehensive eye exam and the uncovering of an important congenital eye muscle disorder that can now be treated 5 years before it would normally be diagnosed."
K-5 Student Report,
Florida