Enabling the use of real world objects to improve learning

In the MACE project we aim to support architecture students while searching for the right learning materials by connecting several repositories containing architectural learning objects and by linking these objects beyond repository boundaries. We use real world object representations which serve as connection between learning materials to allow the students the exploration of new and more complete learning paths. In this paper we outline the generation and usage of real world object representations within the MACE system and evaluate our approach