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.