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Supporting location-based inquiry learning across school, field and home contexts

Collins, Trevor; Gaved, Mark; Mulholland, Paul; Kerawalla, Cindy; Twiner, Alison; Scanlon, Eileen; Jones, Ann; Littleton, Karen; Conole, Grainne and Blake, Canan (2008). Supporting location-based inquiry learning across school, field and home contexts. In: Proceedings of the MLearn 2008 Conference, 7 - 10 Oct 2008, Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire, UK.

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Abstract

Here we explore how technology can be applied to support inquiry learning spanning a range of contexts. The development process of a location-based inquiry learning toolset is presented for a secondary school GCSE Geography project. The design framework used and the process of participatory development is discussed with regard to the co-development of the activities and tools involved in an inquiry project. The lessons learned relate to the formation of a motivational context for the inquiry; the role of personal data collection in the field; the use of bridging representations across field and classroom activities; and the development of flexible, re-usable tools to support and bridge sequences of activities.

Item Type:Conference Item
Copyright Holders:2008 The Authors
Keywords:Inquiry learning; motivational context; sequencing activities; investigation tools; process support; participatory design; incremental and iterative development
Academic Unit/Department:Knowledge Media Institute
Institute of Educational Technology
Education and Language Studies
Interdisciplinary Research Centre:Centre for Research in Education and Educational Technology (CREET)
ID Code:12393
Deposited By:Trevor Collins
Deposited On:26 Nov 2008 12:09
Last Modified:07 Dec 2009 16:06

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