Υποβολή Διπλωματικής Εργασίας: Submission #217

Περίληψη (Αγγλική μετάφραση) The following thesis was formulated within the framework of the Postgraduate Studies program in Education Sciences, with a specific emphasis on Distance Education utilizing Information and Communication Technology (ICT), also known as e-learning. The Department of Primary Education at the University of Crete offers this program.
This thesis primarily focused on the design, implementation, creation, development, testing, and evaluation of instructional content. The aim was to streamline the development and personalization of an internet-based instructional game designed exclusively for elementary school educators. Moreover, the study focused on investigating the potential of distant education and its influence on promoting effective teaching methods.
The content was subjected to an initial evaluation procedure carried out by three experts in the field of Distance Education, who offered useful feedback and contributed to its final formatting. The opportunity was later offered to five primary school teachers who had limited experience in building and/or customizing an instructive game. The study employed qualitative methods, utilizing questionnaires as the main tool for data gathering.
The study's findings revealed the advantageous effect of creating and customizing educational games on the participants. The individuals stated that they gained new information and discovered that the material was appropriately tailored for primary school teachers. It included various multimedia resources and activities that increased the instructors' involvement and, as a result, improved their kids' engagement.