Technologies and tools to support informal science learning

Authors:
Heather Toomey Zimmerman;David E. Kanter;Kirsten Ellenbogen;Leilah Lyons;Steven J. Zuiker;Tom Satwicz;Sandra Toro Martell;Matthew Brown;Sherry Hsi;Brian K. Smith;Molly Phipps;Robert Jordan;Jennifer Weible;Chris Gamrat;Ben Loh;Joyce Ma
Affiliations:
Penn State University;Temple University;Science Museum of Minnesota;University of Illinois-Chicago;National Institute of Education;University of Washington;University of Wisconsin-Milwawukee;Inquirium;Lawrence Hall of Science;Rhode Island School of Design;Science Museum of Minnesota;Penn State University;Penn State University;Penn State University;Inquirium;Researcher/ Evaluator
Venue:
ICLS '10 Proceedings of the 9th International Conference of the Learning Sciences - Volume 2
Year:
2010

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Abstract

This paper explores the role of technologies in supporting informal science learning from seven perspectives. Together, the authors ask a common question: How can learning technologies---tools, spaces, and places---be designed to support learners within and across environments? Eight exemplars are offered to answer this question through an analysis of a specific instance of technology in a non-school environment. Collectively, the authors examine the role of tools that support: access to and distribution of information; scaffolds to help learners tackle complex tasks and deeper understandings; bridging learning across contexts; feedback and reflection; extension of learning experiences in a temporal way; aggregations of visible knowledge, social interaction, facilitation of social practices, personalized learning, and the breakdown of epistemic authority. The authors and two discussants reflect on the methodological innovation, technological advancement, and collaborations needed to move research in this area forward.