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- Title
REALIZING OUTDOOR INDEPENDENT LEARNING WITH A BUTTERFLY-WATCHING MOBILE LEARNING SYSTEM.
- Authors
Chen, Yuh-Shyan; Kao, Tai-Chein; Sheu, Jang-Ping
- Abstract
In this article, we describe the development of a mobile butterfly-watching learning (BWL) system to realize outdoor independent learning for mobile learners. The mobile butterfly-watching learning system was designed in a wireless mobile ad-hoc learning environment. This is first result to provide a cognitive tool with supporting the independent learning by applying PDA with wireless communication technology to extend learning outside of the classroom. Independent learning consists of self-selection, self-determination, self-modification, and self-checking. To support independent learning, we designed useful butterfly-watching learning subsystems to offer the self-selection, self-determination, self-modification, and self-checking functionality. The study sample consisted of 24 five-year students who enrolled in natural science course in the Fall of 2003 in Taiwan. The study lasted fourth months (one semester). During the butterfly-watching activity, each learner arbitrarily took a distinct butterfly picture and entered it into his
- Subjects
EDUCATIONAL technology; EDUCATIONAL innovations; MOBILE learning; HIGH technology &; education; COMMUNICATION &; technology; POCKET computers; SELF-organizing systems; LEARNING ability; EDUCATION research
- Publication
Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2005, Vol 33, Issue 4, p395
- ISSN
0735-6331
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2190/0PAB-HRN9-PJ9K-DY0C