Document Type : Original Article
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Department of Educational Sciences, N.T.C.,Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Department of Educational Sciences, N.T.C.,Islamic Azad University, Tehran ,,Iran
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Department of Educational Sciences, Boj.C.,,Islamic Azad University, Bojnourd, Iran
10.22034/cipj.2025.66354.1245
Abstract
The present study, aimed at identifying the components of utilizing modern educational technologies with a special emphasis on Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in enhancing elementary students’ learning and delineating a learner‑centered framework, was conducted. This qualitative study employed the grounded theory method. The research population comprised faculty members in curriculum planning, educational technology, ICT, as well as elementary education experts in Tehran Province. Sampling was purposive and continued until theoretical saturation, resulting in twenty participants being interviewed using semi‑structured interviews. To assess validity, triangulation of theory, researcher, and analyst was used. Data were analyzed through thematic analysis in three stages: open coding, axial coding, and selective coding. The findings showed that the components of utilizing modern educational technologies in improving elementary students’ learning were classified into four main dimensions—1. Human, 2. Managerial, 3. Curriculum, 4. Technical and Equipment—and eight subcategories. Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate that the effective utilization of modern educational technologies, especially AR and VR, requires a multidimensional approach. These technologies will be effective in enhancing elementary students’ learning when implemented within a learner‑centered framework that considers the human, managerial, curricular, and technical dimensions.
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