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- Title
Making in virtual reality environments: a case study of K-12 teachers' perceptions on the educational affordances of virtual reality for maker-centered learning.
- Authors
Caratachea, Matthew; Monty Jones, W.
- Abstract
The emergence of immersive VR technology in K-12 educational spaces has created a need for research examining the affordances and constraints of this technology for student learning. The current study uses a case-study methodology to illustrate K-12 secondary science teachers' perceived affordances and constraints of using immersive VR tools to develop maker-centered learning experiences which align with curricular goals following a professional development experience. Findings suggest teachers were able to design student-centered maker learning experiences using immersive VR devices that addressed K-12 science content. In addition, participants discovered ways to overcome reported challenges, and develop teaching artifacts as well. This study offers a model for teacher educators in this area, examples of curriculum aligned learning activities, and provides a foundation for future research on integration of VR in K-12 contexts.
- Subjects
CAREER development; TEACHERS; STUDENT-centered learning; SCIENCE teachers; LEARNING; VIRTUAL reality
- Publication
Educational Technology Research & Development, 2024, Vol 72, Issue 1, p155
- ISSN
1042-1629
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s11423-023-10290-5