Ανθούλα Μαΐδου
Anthoula Maidou completed her basic studies at the Department of Architecture of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, postgraduate studies in "Gender Equality in Education" at the same university and holds a PhD in Education from the University of Ioannina.
She worked 2004-2023 as a secondary school teacher and has recently been appointed an educational consultant. Her current research interest is the introduction and application of 3d-design in the teaching process.
She has published over 60 papers in international and Greek journals and conference proceedings. Her interests include educational methodologies, education for sustainable development, 3d-design.
Sessions
The course "Sustainable Development Through 3D Design" was developed on the Moodle platform to empower educators with innovative tools and methodologies for teaching sustainability. Recognizing the interdisciplinary nature of sustainable development, the course integrates principles of environmental, social, and economic sustainability with the creative potential of 3D design.
Designed for teachers of various disciplines, this course equips participants with practical skills to use a 3D modeling software as an educational tool. Through engaging, hands-on activities, educators learned how to guide students in designing 3D models that address sustainability challenges, such as resource management, urban planning, and renewable energy solutions.
The course spans over a period of 6 weeks, including video tutorials, simple design projects, a final course project and assessment tools for peer reviewing the final project. By fostering creativity and critical thinking, it enables educators to inspire students to adopt sustainable practices while enhancing their technical and problem-solving skills. This innovative approach positions 3D design as both a medium for exploring sustainability and a mechanism for developing 21st-century competencies, creating a meaningful impact on the way sustainable development is taught in classrooms.