3D printing as a means of learning and communication: The 3Ducation project revisited
| Autor: | Alekos Pantazis, Christina Priavolou |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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Multimedia
Computer Networks and Communications Computer science business.industry Participatory action research 3D printing 020207 software engineering 02 engineering and technology Open educational practices computer.software_genre Cultural heritage Software 020204 information systems 0202 electrical engineering electronic engineering information engineering Constructionism Natural (music) Electrical and Electronic Engineering business computer Tourism |
| Zdroj: | Telematics and Informatics. 34:1465-1476 |
| ISSN: | 0736-5853 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.tele.2017.06.010 |
| Popis: | This research project explores to what extent the utilization of open-source 3D printers and 3D design software could serve as means of learning and communication. The principles of non-formal education aligned with the concept of constructionism are used to create an experimental educational scenario focused on geocultural tourism for persons with visual impairments. This paper documents our experience and presents our findings from a 25-day long project, which took place in Zagori, northwestern Greece. 11 high school students from Portugal designed and manufactured natural and cultural heritage artifacts carrying messages in the Braille language. The objects were then handed to people with visual impairments with a twofold aim. First, to enable the communication among persons with and without visual impairments; and, second, to empower students to participate in training projects through open educational procedures. We conclude that open educational practices can boost students’ active engagement in educational processes. Finally, 3D printing encourages a meaningful communication among people with and without visual impairments via the tangible exploration of geocultural components. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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