Space Education

Research Group: Space Education

The Space Education Research Group (SERG) focuses on the development and implementation of educational technologies in space engineering studies. Their research explores innovative teaching methods in space education, including the effectiveness of VR and AR, gaming as a learning tool, and the potential of microlearning (ADNs) in space-related academic programs. The Group is based at the Space Education Lab, a laboratory operating within the AGH Faculty of Space Technologies, with future investment plans including the development of modules for microgravity simulation, educational gaming, and experimental learning. Among their upcoming projects are studies on the educational potential of VR for both students and university teachers in space technology, the integration of microlearning into engineering curricula, and the use of current space events and news as educational content in higher education. They are also planning to develop a project exploring social impact gaming as an instructional method in space studies. The team has already achieved notable results, such as designing a curriculum in space technologies under the UNIVERSEH initiative and launching Moodle-based courses for the program. Their work has also led to a series of academic publications on VR in education. Additionally, they organize the annual Kraków Space Week, aimed at engaging the local community with space exploration, and actively participate in science popularization events like the Science Picnic and Małopolska Researchers’ Night. They collaborate with a range of partners, including the UNIVERSEH consortium, Alvernia Planet, Krakow City Hall, Krakow Festival Office, Apteka Designu, and the Open Eyes Economy Summit. 

Research areas: 

• educational technologies 
• space education 
• educational games 
• higher education 
• educational innovations 
• immersive technologies 

Laboratories: 

• Space Education Lab