Υποβολή Διπλωματικής Εργασίας: Submission #277

Περίληψη (Αγγλική μετάφραση) The present thesis focuses on the design, implementation, and evaluation of digital educational material based on the principles of distance education, created to support the teaching of the unit “Theseus” in the 3rd Grade History curriculum. The work responds to the need for high-quality, pedagogically grounded digital resources capable of enhancing supplementary distance learning in primary education. The material was developed following key principles of distance pedagogy, such as clear learning objectives, structured content, learner-centered design, multimedia integration, and opportunities for interaction and reflection. It incorporates narrative elements, comprehension activities, self-assessment tasks, feedback mechanisms, and age-appropriate visual and textual supports that encourage engagement and understanding.
A qualitative evaluation was conducted with three specialists in distance education, who examined the material using structured assessment tools. Their feedback focused on dimensions such as clarity, pedagogical adequacy, user-friendliness, scientific and conceptual accuracy, and overall instructional value. The analysis indicates that the material demonstrates a coherent structure, clearly articulated learning outcomes, and an effective balance between text, visuals, and interactive components. According to the evaluators, the activities foster comprehension, promote active participation, support skill development, and encourage the formation of positive attitudes toward learning. Additionally, the inclusion of self-assessment opportunities and reflection-oriented tasks strengthens learner autonomy and metacognitive engagement.
The findings show that the digital material is easy to navigate, visually accessible, and supportive of gradual learning progression. Its design facilitates meaningful interaction with historical content by connecting mythological narratives with the learners’ cognitive world and by providing structured learning guidance. Overall, the study concludes that carefully designed digital educational material can significantly enrich History teaching in distance education contexts and meet the learning needs of 3rd Grade students. The thesis proposes future research in broader educational settings and across different subjects, as well as exploration of the material’s effectiveness in diverse learning environments, including inclusive and support classrooms.