Development of Εducational Μaterials about Lotus Effect in Primary School: An Augmented Reality-Enhanced Approach
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Apr 19, 2026
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augmented reality escape room lotus effect
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The aim of this study is the development and evaluation of educational material on the lotus effect for primary education. The material consists of escape room enriched with elements of augmented reality. For its evaluation, teachers were asked to respond to a written questionnaire with open-ended questions focusing on their views regarding the material’s applicability. The data were analyzed qualitatively using thematic analysis. The findings highlighted positive aspects of the educational material, potential implementation challenges, and specific suggestions for improvement.
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