FROM CONVERSATION TO CREATION: EXPLORING STUDENT EXPRESSION THROUGH WORLD CAFÉ AND CLASSROOM MUSEUMS

Authors

  • Theodora Kavoura University of the Aegean, Greece

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v11i11.5670

Keywords:

World Café, collaboration, student expression, critical thinking, STEAM education

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of multimedia projects within a STEAM education framework, utilizing the World Café methodology to enhance student expression and foster collaboration. Over the course of three months, students engaged in meaningful discussions and created multimedia artifacts that reflect contemporary social issues, significantly enhancing their communication skills. The findings reveal high levels of student participation, with many expressing enthusiasm for the collaborative process and appreciating the opportunity to work with peers from diverse backgrounds. Additionally, there was a notable improvement in students' collaborative abilities and problem-solving skills. The study emphasizes the importance of incorporating multimedia tools into educational settings, suggesting that they not only facilitate critical thinking and creativity but also allow students to tackle real-world problems effectively. By addressing relevant societal themes, the multimedia projects enriched the overall learning experience, providing students with valuable opportunities for personal growth and engagement in meaningful discourse.

 

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Author Biography

  • Theodora Kavoura, University of the Aegean, Greece

    Theodora Kavoura received her B.Sc. in Cultural Technology and Communication from the University of the Aegean in 2009. She went on to earn her M.Sc. in Cultural Informatics from the same institution in 2014. She also holds an M.A. in Gender, Culture, and Society from the Department of Social Anthropology at the University of the Aegean. Since 2018, she has been a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Cultural Technology and Communication at the University of the Aegean. In 2020, she completed an annual program in pedagogical training. Currently, she works as an informatics teacher in secondary and vocational education. Additionally, she has authored several articles in both international and local scientific journals. Her research interests include digital communities, learning theories, communities of practice, and STEM education, with her work published in both international and local scientific journals. She actively shares her research through academic networks like ORCID, ResearchGate, and Academia.edu, where additional details on her work are available.

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2024-11-12

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Vol. 11 No. 11 (2024)

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