INCLUSION AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION IN OUTDOOR LEARNING: SPECIAL PEDAGOGY PATHWAYS TO CO-DESIGN AUGMENTED REALITY EXPERIENCES

Tommaso Santilli

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The transformative potential of new technologies has unveiled unprecedented horizons for the creation of inclusive life environments, allowing the design of authentic, significant and personalised outdoor learning experiences. This study proposes a co-design protocol to develop inclusive solutions for outdoor learning in leisure contexts based on the use of Augmented Reality and 3D print to enhance equal opportunities for participation in cultural, social, and educational processes.


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Outdoor learning; Special Pedagogy; Inclusive didactics; Co-design; Augmented Reality

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