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Let’s Save Our Environment! Empowering Students to Create VR Games in Disadvantaged Primary Schools

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This research addresses environmental issues through innovative educational approaches, aimed at fostering soft skills in children from disadvantaged neighborhoods and at enhancing local community engagement. The study, which employs a Design-Based Research method, involved the creation of immersive educational escape rooms designed by students and focused on environmental themes. The outcomes reported increased environmental awareness, improved collaboration and digital skills, and enhanced community involvement. Civic, educational, and playful dimensions were successfully integrated to benefit underserved children.

Source: Ubiquity Proceedings

DOI: 10.5334/uproc.212

Authors: Rosa Bellacicco, Barbara Bruschi, Fabiola Camandona, Manuela Repetto, Melania Talarico

Institution: University of Turin

Language: English

Topic: Educational Games and Gamification

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Sustainable cities and communities, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413968462