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ERIC Number: EJ1416945
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Feb
Pages: 26
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ISSN: ISSN-1042-1629
EISSN: EISSN-1556-6501
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Making in Virtual Reality Environments: A Case Study of K-12 Teachers' Perceptions on the Educational Affordances of Virtual Reality for Maker-Centered Learning
Matthew Caratachea; W. Monty Jones
Educational Technology Research and Development, v72 n1 p155-180 2024
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.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education; Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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