The design of educational wearable technologies with teachers: Issues, challenges, and suggestions

Sat M., ÇAĞILTAY K.

22nd International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2022, Bucharest, Romanya, 1 - 04 Temmuz 2022, ss.201-205 identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1109/icalt55010.2022.00066
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Bucharest
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Romanya
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.201-205
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: STEAM, e-textiles, science teachers, electronics, STEAM, PERCEPTIONS, CIRCUITRY, TEXTILES
  • Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

© 2022 IEEE.The purpose of this study is to delve into the teachers' experiences of hands-on e-textiles projects and identify the dynamics holding the pillars of an educational STEAM camp. A STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) program was prepared and then applied in two camps with two different science teachers who gathered from schools located in various districts. The interviews with teachers were triangulated with observations, camp evaluation forms, surveys, and design artifacts. The qualitative and quantitative data analysis shed light on five themes: experiences and opinions, expectations and satisfaction, perceived benefits, challenges, and suggestions. The results of this study have important implications for those (individuals and institutions) interested in using e-textiles focused STEAM camps as a means of supporting interdisciplinary learning.