Teaching Approach on Primary Mechanics Using Animated Interactive Video for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (level 1)

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Published: Apr 3, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/codiste.7719
Keywords:
Autism spectrum disorder, natural sciences, digital teaching tool, inclusive techniques
Antonios Karavasilis
University of Patras
Charilaos Tsihouridis
University of Patras
Nikolaos Mitrakas
University of Patras
Denis Vavougios
University of Thessaly
Abstract

The use of modern technology, focused in the field of natural sciences, becomes particularly interesting when addressed to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder through inclusively oriented educational activities. In this light, an educational digital software was designed, developed and implemented with the aim of teaching basic engineering concepts using cooperative models between students of typical development and students with ASD, 5th and 6th grade. The results of the research highlighted the positive contribution of the specific digital tool on the one hand to the more essential understanding of engineering concepts and on the other hand to the cultivation of the deficient social characteristics of the students of the home disorder.

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