Phase Description
Explore

- Investigate how light influences the brain, including visual/non-visual pathways, circadian rhythms, and stress responses.

- Content Development: Develop learning materials integrating neuroscience, cognitive science, and light-based technologies.

- Needs Analysis: Assess learners' prior knowledge of biology, light, and brain function to customize instruction.

Execute


- Curriculum Implementation: Deliver sessions on neuron-light interaction, light therapy, and EEG-brainwave relationships using AR tools.

- Interactive Exercises: Utilize AR applications (e.g., Brainapse, Merge Cube) to explore neural pathways, circadian cycles, and light-related cognitive functions.

- Feedback Collection: Collect reflections, performance data, and peer discussion outcomes regarding light's effect on brain function and emotions.

Enhance

- AR Integration: Use AR simulations to visualize neurons, light-sensitive brain regions, and EEG wave changes under different lighting.

- Interactive Learning: Enable students to adjust light levels and observe effects on brain models (e.g., pupil reflex, circadian rhythm).

Gamified Content:

- Points and Badges: Reward correct identification of brain structures or simulation results.
- Leaderboards: Rank students based on accuracy in completing light-neuron reaction scenarios.
- Quests and Levels: Unlock advanced topics like optogenetics and light therapy as students progress.
- Rewards for Exploration: Embed bonus AR content (e.g., hidden facts or EEG visualizations).
- Collaborative Gamified Tasks: Groups analyze stress data or circadian alignment under virtual lighting scenarios.

AR-Based Assessments:  
- Students demonstrate understanding by interacting with virtual brain simulations and completing analysis of light’s impact on neural function.