Grant Cooper, Li Ping Thong & Kok-Sing Tang: Transforming science education with virtual reality: an immersive representations model
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ABSTRACTImmersive virtual reality (IVR) offers significant transformative potential for science education by supporting learning experiences that deeply engage students and improve their understanding of scientific concepts. Despite considerable interest, research on the use of IVR in science education is still in its formative stage. Currently, there is a substantial gap in ...
Jani Holopainen, Antti Lähtevänoja, Heidi Lammassaari, Mattila Osmo, Essi Pöyry & Petri Parvinen: Best of both worlds: a model combining online and mixed reality learning environments based on cognitive affordances
The purpose of this study is to evaluate cognitive affordances of two course designs: a Moodle-based online course and a mixed reality (MR) learning environment. The evaluation is done with a semi-structured qualitative survey based on Cognitive affordances of technology-framework. This study helps understand how different features of these environments support student learning. The study ...
Min Jeong Song: Teacher professional development in integrating digital fabrication technologies into teaching and learning
The potential of digital fabrication technology (DFT) in education has attracted the attention of many educational stakeholders over the last decade. However, there is scant literature on how in-service teachers take part in teacher professional development (TPD) to equip themselves with necessary DFT skills and knowledge. In response, this qualitative exploratory study aimed to identify ...