Exploring the benefits of open standard initiatives for supporting inquiry-based science learning

Authors:
Bahtijar Vogel;Arianit Kurti;Daniel Spikol;Marcelo Milrad
Affiliations:
Center for Learning and Knowledge Technologies, School of Computer Science, Physics and Mathematics, Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden,;Center for Learning and Knowledge Technologies, School of Computer Science, Physics and Mathematics, Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden,;Center for Learning and Knowledge Technologies, School of Computer Science, Physics and Mathematics, Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden,;Center for Learning and Knowledge Technologies, School of Computer Science, Physics and Mathematics, Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden,
Venue:
EC-TEL'10 Proceedings of the 5th European conference on Technology enhanced learning conference on Sustaining TEL: from innovation to learning and practice
Year:
2010

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Abstract

Mobile devices combined with sensor technologies provide new possibilities for embedding inquiry-based science learning activities in authentic settings. These technologies rely on various standards for data exchange what makes the development of interoperable mobile and sensor-based applications a challenging task. In this paper, we present our technical efforts related to how to leverage data interoperability using open standards. To validate the potential benefits of this approach, we developed a prototype implementation and conducted a trial with high school students in the field of environmental science. The initial results indicate the potential benefits of using open standards for data exchange in order to support the integration of various technological resources and applications.