Introducing Virtual Reality and Emerging Technologies in a Teacher Training STEM Course

dc.creatorSilva-Díaz, Francisco
dc.creatorMarfil-Carmona, Rafael
dc.creatorNarváez, Romina
dc.creatorSilva Fuentes, Alicia
dc.creatorCarrillo-Rosúa, Javier
dc.date2024-04-10T00:42:44Z
dc.date2024-04-10T00:42:44Z
dc.date2023
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-17T21:10:18Z
dc.date.available2024-07-17T21:10:18Z
dc.identifier10.3390/educsci13101044
dc.identifier22277102
dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12728/10500
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorioslatinoamericanos.uchile.cl/handle/2250/9508837
dc.descriptionIn recent years, the adoption of emerging technologies in education (ETE) has significantly grown. However, the effective integration of these technologies remains challenging as many educators have not been afforded the professional/career readiness to properly acknowledge and use them as educational tools. Although the STEM approach has gained prominence in science education, it still requires proper teacher readiness for successful implementation. In this study, with design-based research and mixed-method approaches, a ten-session program for prospective teachers was developed and evaluated to foster the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively integrate different technological resources in STEM education. The program aims to bridge the gap between technology and pedagogy, empowering educators to maximize the use of ETE to enrich learning experiences. The main conclusions emphasize the significance of technology-centric education for future educators, stressing the necessity for teacher training programs that align technological potential with practical classroom applications. Integrating emerging technologies supports contemporary pedagogical approaches like STEM education, promoting active student participation and problem-solving skills. To fully harness emerging technologies’ potential, educators need training and support. Developing comprehensive training pathways for these technologies is vital to narrow the gap between technology and effective educational integration. © 2023 by the authors.
dc.descriptionEuropean Union NextGenerationEU/PRTR; Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo, ANID, (72210075, 72210150, MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033, TED2021-129474B-I00)
dc.formatapplication/pdf
dc.languageen
dc.publisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
dc.subjectemerging technologies in education
dc.subjectinitial teacher training
dc.subjectinnovation
dc.subjectSTEM education
dc.subjectvirtual reality
dc.titleIntroducing Virtual Reality and Emerging Technologies in a Teacher Training STEM Course
dc.typeArticle


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