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DREAMS Digital Pedagogical Models for Inclusive Education: A Report From the Virtual Reality Learning Environment (VRLE)

Title
DREAMS Digital Pedagogical Models for Inclusive Education: A Report From the Virtual Reality Learning Environment (VRLE)
Creator
Gomes, Roseline Florence; Thomas, Lijo
Description
Digital pedagogy is the current need of the hour and it is the social responsibility of facilitators in adopting a growth mindset of innovation. Learners at present are diversified with varied psychosocial concerns in the virtual field. Hence, to integrate a culture of autonomy and inclusivity within the learner's framework digital pedagogical models need to be constructed. This article reports the innovation and application of 21 virtual resources created for DREAMS (Thomas, 2014) program from May 2021-June 2023 using digital software's like CANVA and Adobe, graphic interchange formats (GIPHY App), and memes (Meme Generator App). The virtual reality learning environment (VRLE) was created through zoom platform where these resources were applied as a pedagogical tool throughout the virtual intervention for a period of 6 months. Through this article, contemporary virtual models are explored for personal development of teenagers. There is also a need to work with digital pedagogical models for promotion of inclusive education and positive youth development. 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.
Source
The Role of Smart Education in a Complex World;pp.213-246
Date
01-01-2025
Publisher
IGI Global
Coverage
Gomes R.F., Christ University, India; Thomas L., Christ University, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISBN: 979-833737914-2; 979-833737912-8;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Book chapter

Citation

Gomes, Roseline Florence; Thomas, Lijo, “DREAMS Digital Pedagogical Models for Inclusive Education: A Report From the Virtual Reality Learning Environment (VRLE),” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 20, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/24921.

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