A context-aware ubiquitous learning environment for conducting complex science experiments

被引:285
作者
Hwang, Gwo-Jen [1 ]
Yang, Tzu-Chi [2 ]
Tsai, Chin-Chung [3 ]
Yang, Stephen J. H. [2 ]
机构
[1] Natl Univ Tainan, Dept Informat & Learning Technol, Tainan 70005, Taiwan
[2] Natl Cent Univ, Dept Comp Sci & Informat Engn, Jhongli 320, Taiwan
[3] Natl Taiwan Univ Sci & Technol, Grad Sch Technol & Vocat Educ, Taipei 106, Taiwan
关键词
Ubiquitous learning; Context awareness; Science experiments; Computer-assisted learning; Ubiquitous computing; ORIENTED APPROACH; STUDENTS; DESIGN; MODEL; PREFERENCES; MATHEMATICS; INFORMATION; TECHNOLOGY; SILICATE; MAP;
D O I
10.1016/j.compedu.2009.02.016
中图分类号
TP39 [计算机的应用];
学科分类号
081203 ; 0835 ;
摘要
Context-aware ubiquitous learning (u-learning) is an innovative approach that integrates wireless, mobile, and context-awareness technologies to detect the situation of learners in the real world and provide adaptive support or guidance accordingly. In this paper, a context-aware u-learning environment is developed for guiding inexperienced researchers to practice single-crystal X-ray diffraction operations. Experimental results showed that the benefits of this innovative approach are that it is "systematic", "authentic", and "economical", which implies the potential of applying it to complex science experiments, such as physics, chemistry or biotechnology experiments, for graduate and PhD students in colleges, or research workers in research institutes. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:402 / 413
页数:12
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