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In the wake of the seminal contributions of Rauschnabel et al. (2022), the term "extended reality" (XR) has emerged to denote any novel reality in which two distinct realities are distinguished, namely augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). The AR can be defined as the combination of digital information with the real world, presented in real time. Conversely, the VR pertains to an artificially constructed, immersive reality.
REFODIGE is an acronym for 'Design, production and evaluation of extended reality programmes for training in Climate Change and Integrated Disaster Risk Management' (Chaljub-Hasbún et al., 2024). The work, conducted through the Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC), aims to systematically describe three digital resources that constitute an RX space oriented to secondary education students. The descriptive method employed encompasses the narrative literature review, the field diary, and the FEMUD questionnaire (Martínez et al., 2002; Rodríguez et al., 2009; Zamarro and Amorós, 2011), culminating in a preliminary Monitoring Report. The technology employed involves the use of the Ricoh® Theta® SC2 camera, high-resolution panoramas, the KRPANO® application, through frames (https://krpano.com), the use of XML language, web pages, mobile devices or through virtual reality glasses. The observations are made using a desktop computer, a mobile phone and the Meta Quest 3.
In conclusion, the text draws attention to the importance of considering both software and hardware, emphasising the educational context as a complex environment. With regard to digital content, the Physics Laboratory (oscilloscope and wave generator) is addressed at https://refodige.intec.edu.do/recursos/labfisica/, 'Integrated Disaster Risk Management: Hurricanes' in AR at https://lc.cx/m68f33 (QR code, technology by Zappar LTD), and in VR the lithium atom, the carbon dioxide molecule (CO2) and Hurricane 3D (https://sketchfab.com/refodige) are described. Access to the browser-based platform is facilitated, with the manipulation of moving 3D visual content being conducted through the utilisation of Sketchfab. An iterative and immersive observation period has been observed. In terms of content, a range of multimedia possibilities have been identified, including movement, colour, three-dimensionality and a sense of calm. Furthermore, aspects of observational learning and human-machine interactivity are emphasised.
Agreements
The financial provision for the REFODIGE project has been furnished by the Ministry of Education of the Dominican Republic (MESCYT). REFODIGE is advised by the Project MEREVIA (PID2022-136430OB7-IOO), which is financed by the Ministry of Science and Innovation of Spain.
| Contribution categories - primary focus | Primary and secondary school |
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| Contribution categories - type | Research oriented |