Michael S. Mott|Daniel H. Robinson|Ashley Walden|Jodie L. Burnette|Angela S. Rutherford
Illuminating the Effects of Dynamic Lighting on Student Learning
University of Mississippi|The University of Texas at Austin|University of Mississippi|University of Mississippi|University of Mississippi
light universally understood essential human condition yet light quality varies substantially nature controlled environments leading questions artificial light characteristics facilitate maximum learning recent research examined lighting variables color temperature illumination affecting sleep mood focus motivation concentration work school performance resulted artificial light systems intended support human beings actualization dynamic lighting technology allowing different lighting conditions per task total 84 third graders exposed either focus 6000k100fc average maintained normal lighting focus lighting led higher percentage increase oral reading fluency performance 36 control lighting 17 lighting effects found motivation concentration possibly attributable younger age level respondents compared european studies findings illuminate need research artificial light learning