Photo-Capture and Annotations Supporting Observations in Outdoor Mobile Learning

• In Event: 65.054 - Ubiquitous and Mobile Learning Environments in Instructional Technology

Abstract

Our research builds upon work on designing technological supports for science learning outdoors using mobile devices. In Tree Investigators, people use mobile technology to help them look deeply at the natural world to engage in observation, identification, articulation, and explanation-building practices. Given that scientific observation is complex for children, we are exploring the role of photo annotation in informal learning settings to support identifying and observing scientific features of trees in the woods. This design-based research project explores how various mobile learning scaffolds for photo-capture and annotation support learning and observational practices of tree life cycle across two iterations of research and design.

Authors

• Susan M. Land, The Pennsylvania State University

• Heather Toomey Zimmerman, The Pennsylvania State University

• Brian J. Seely, Penn State University

• Michael Mohney, The Pennsylvania State University

• Jaclyn Dudek

• Yong Ju Jung, The Pennsylvania State University

• Gi Woong Choi, The Pennsylvania State University