Abstract
Many educators believe that hands-on experience is more effective than classroom learning for science education. However, incorporating rapidly-evolving branches of science, such as Astronomy and Astroparticle Physics, into secondary education can be challenging due to the complexity and cost of equipment and the need for advanced scientific methodologies. To address this issue, the Physics Laboratory of the Hellenic Open University created the μNet project. This project engages Greek high school students in the experimental methodology of Particle and Astroparticle Physics by having them build, test, and operate their own telescope to observe high-energy cosmic rays. The project also aims to develop a school network of educational cosmic ray telescopes throughout Greece, allowing for collaboration and idea exchange among students. The project engaged over 500 students and 70 science teachers in its first year of operation during the 2022-2023 school year. This report presents the status and latest developments of the μNet project, as well as the results of the first year of operation, including the tools and methods that have been developed, such as gamification methods used to enhance attendees' interest.
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Leonidas Xiros, Hellenic Open University, Greece
Stergios Kyanidis, Hellenic Open University, Greece
Antonios Leisos, Hellenic Open University, Greece
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Conference: ECE2023
Stream: Educational Research
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Xiros L., Kyanidis S., & Leisos A. (2023) Bridging the Gap Between Research and Education: The μNet Project and High School Science Education in Greece ISSN: 2188-1162 The European Conference on Education 2023: Official Conference Proceedings https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2188-1162.2023.102
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2188-1162.2023.102
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