The stages of Design Based Research | Actions |
Stage A: Recognition and analysis of the problem | · Review of the bibliography. · Study of the secondary school textbooks. · Search for the best design practices. · Investigation of schools’ needs. · Collaboration with experts. · Formulation of aims, objectives and research questions. |
Stage B: Design and development of the educational AR material | · Design of a mobile learning scenario. · Choice of educational background. · Selection of design principles for digital development environment. · Development of the material utilizing the platform Zapworks. |
Stage C: Formative evaluation of the educational AR material | · Evaluation of the scenario by six teachers and three postgraduate students with excellent knowledge of Social Informatics. · Evaluation of the AR material in Marasleio School in Athens by 15 participants, i.e. teachers and postgraduate students and a PhD with specialization in educational technology. · Evaluation of the material in real conditions at two schools in Crete by 49 students and two teachers. |