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Title: Visualizing Observation: The Role of AR App-Supported Science Learning in Fostering Families’ Scientific Observation
To support scientific observation, we conducted a research study using a place-based, mobile augmented reality (AR) app to assist families in learning about healthy habitats for pollinators. By analyzing videos and transcripts from 17 families, we found the significant effects of seven learning activities on families’ scientific observation along four dimensions. The study contributes findings related to how engaging with various features of an AR app can influence aspects of families’ scientific observation.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1811424
PAR ID:
10554120
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Corporate Creator(s):
Editor(s):
Lindgren, R; Asino, T I; Kyza, E A; Looi, C K; Keifert, D T; Suárez, E
Publisher / Repository:
International Society of the Learning Sciences
Date Published:
Page Range / eLocation ID:
1247 to 1250
Subject(s) / Keyword(s):
learning-on-the-move mobile computing augmented reality science education museum education informal learning informal education outdoor education environmental education
Format(s):
Medium: X
Location:
https://repository.isls.org//handle/1/10669
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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