Techno-science site visit: Development of educational materials with augmented reality elements by primary school teacher students


Published: Sep 13, 2024
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non formal education augmented reality hydroelectric power plant
Giorgos Peikos
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Primary school teacher students developed educational materials with elements of augmented reality to be used during a visit to a hydroelectric power plant. The aim of this paper is to analyze the educational materials in terms of the knowledge dimensions related to large-scale Energy Generation Systems they focus on, as well as the types of augmentations. The data (N=12 assignments) were analyzed based on deductive coding. The results indicate that two out of the four dimensions dominate: technological and scientific. For the former, mainly 3D models and images were utilized, while for the latter, videos and audio clips were employed.


 

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