Abstract
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is a meta-discipline employing active, problem-centric approaches such as game-based learning. STEM competencies are an essential part of the educational response to the transformations caused by the fourth industrial revolution, spearheaded by the convergence of multiple exponential technologies. Teachers’ attitude is a critical success factor for any technology-enhanced learning innovation. This study explored in-service teachers’ views on the use of a digital educational escape room in virtual reality. Forty-one (n = 41) K-12 educators participated in a mixed research study involving a validated survey questionnaire instrument and an online debriefing session in the context of a teacher training program. The key findings revealed that such alternative instructional solutions can potentially enhance the cognitive benefits and learning outcomes, but further highlighted the shortcomings that instructional designers should consider while integrating them in contexts different than the intended. In line with this effort, more systematic professional development actions are recommended to encourage the development of additional teacher-led interventions.
Highlights
IntroductionThere is a rapid development of a series of emerging exponential technologies such as cloud and edge computing, high-speed mobile internet, big data, artificial intelligence, robotics, nanotechnology, internet of things, biotechnology, 3D printing, and extended reality [1]
The dominant paradigm of industrial production and manufacturing is expected to change and trigger further socio-economic effects. This radical transformation is labeled as the fourth industrial revolution, leading to the Industry 4.0 era [2]
The present study focuses on the perceptions of in-service K-12 educators toward
Summary
There is a rapid development of a series of emerging exponential technologies such as cloud and edge computing, high-speed mobile internet, big data, artificial intelligence, robotics, nanotechnology, internet of things, biotechnology, 3D printing, and extended reality [1]. When multiple exponential technologies are unified, they significantly influence, cross-pollinate, and expand their respective capabilities and further accelerate their speed of evolution. The dominant paradigm of industrial production and manufacturing is expected to change and trigger further socio-economic effects. This radical transformation is labeled as the fourth industrial revolution, leading to the Industry 4.0 era [2]. The previous three revolutions were triggered by the mainstream application of new technologies in industry, namely steam engines, electricity, and computing, respectively, and were connected to major changes in education [2]
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