A Decision-Tree-Oriented Guidance Mechanism for Conducting Nature Science Observation Activities in a Context-Aware Ubiquitous Learning
ARTICLE
Gwo-Jen Hwang, Hui-Chun Chu, Ju-Ling Shih, Shu-Hsien Huang, Chin-Chung Tsai
Journal of Educational Technology & Society Volume 13, Number 2, ISSN 1176-3647 e-ISSN 1176-3647
Abstract
A context-aware ubiquitous learning environment is an authentic learning environment with personalized digital supports. While showing the potential of applying such a learning environment, researchers have also indicated the challenges of providing adaptive and dynamic support to individual students. In this paper, a decision-tree-oriented mechanism is developed for that purpose, enabling digital guidance for students to observe and classify real-world objects in the learning activities of natural science courses. To show the effectiveness of the innovative approach, a context-aware ubiquitous learning environment was implemented for the "butterfly and ecology" unit of a fourth-grade natural science course in Taiwan, and 42 students participated in the learning activity. From the surveys and interviews that were conducted to understand the functionalities of the system and the learning effectiveness for the students, the results show that the system had a positive impact on students' learning, especially on the affective domain, including participation, motivation, and interaction. (Contains 6 tables and 4 figures.)
Citation
Hwang, G.J., Chu, H.C., Shih, J.L., Huang, S.H. & Tsai, C.C. (2010). A Decision-Tree-Oriented Guidance Mechanism for Conducting Nature Science Observation Activities in a Context-Aware Ubiquitous Learning. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 13(2), 53-64. Retrieved March 19, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/75342/.
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Keywords
- Computer System Design
- Ecology
- EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
- educational technology
- electronic learning
- Elementary School Science
- Foreign Countries
- Grade 4
- Handheld Devices
- Instructional Effectiveness
- intelligent tutoring systems
- Interviews
- Learning Activities
- Natural Sciences
- programming
- Science Instruction
- Student Surveys
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