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Using augmented reality to support observations about trees during summer camp

Authors:

Heather Toomey Zimmerman,

Michael R. Mohney,

Chrystal Maggiore,

Jaclyn DudekAuthors Info & Claims

IDC '15: Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Interaction Design and Children

Pages 395 - 398

https://doi.org/10.1145/2771839.2771925

Published: 21 June 2015 Publication History

Abstract

This research examines how augmented reality (AR) learning experiences supported children's engagement in science. We conducted a video-based study of seven sessions over two weeks at a summer camp program. We investigated how scientific talk related to observational practices could be supported by a mobile app incorporating AR. Researchers coded videos of youth (n=35) during an outdoor program on the tree life cycle to understand science talk related to observations of trees. Findings suggested that the use of AR to support tree identification led to learner-initiated talk and observations as demonstrated by high levels of perceptual (describing) talk. Learners relied on the AR technology and peers in order to engage in this observational work.

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