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Title:
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AUGMENTED REALITY IN THE SCIENCE MUSEUM: LESSONS LEARNED IN SCAFFOLDING FOR CONCEPTUAL AND COGNITIVE LEARNING |
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Author(s):
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Susan A. Yoon, Karen Elinich, Joyce Wang, Jacqueline G. Van Schooneveld |
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ISBN:
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978-989-8533-12-8 |
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Editors:
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Demetrios G Sampson, J. Michael Spector, Dirk Ifenthaler and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2012 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Augmented reality technologies, informal environments, knowledge scaffolds, conceptual and cognitive learning |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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205 |
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Last Page:
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212 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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This research follows on previous studies that investigated how digitally augmented devices and knowledge scaffolds enhance learning in a science museum. We investigated what combination of scaffolds could be used in conjunction with the unique characteristics of informal participation to increase conceptual and cognitive outcomes. 307 students from nine middle schools participated in the study. Six scaffolds were used in varying combinations. The first was the digital augmentation. The next five were adaptations of knowledge-building scaffolds. Results demonstrated greater cognitive abilities in terms of theorizing can be obtained with particular combinations of scaffolds, however, there appears to be a trade-off in what students can learn conceptually in informal environments in which learning takes place in short episodes. |
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