@inproceedings{a8754afcda894ee29be92881a1ccad3e,
title = "Using QR-Triggered Mobile Learning Experiences to Support Collaborative Sense-Making and Observation",
abstract = "We investigate how design elements can support sensory engagement and sensemaking through discussion and place-based activities offered via a QR code triggered, web-based mobile learning experience. 31 families (116 individuals; 54 adults, 62 youths) were recruited at a nature center to participate in learning activities related to pollinators and native plants. From the learning-on-the-move and science education literatures, two design conjectures guide our work a) sensory engagement via tactile and visual observation of objects and specimens on-site support scientific noticing and b) discussion prompts and place-based activities support sense-making and knowledge integration via focusing conversation on scientific phenomena and big ideas. Families were observed seamlessly engaging in discussions beyond intended geographic boundaries as they observed and engaged in discussions of phenomena across space. This analysis contributes to literature on informal learning environments and the role that QR-triggered web-based science content can provide in outdoor learning settings.",
author = "Keith, \{Charles A.\} and Zimmerman, \{Heather Toomey\} and Land, \{Susan M.\} and McClain, \{Lucy R.\}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} ISLS.; 18th International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS 2024 ; Conference date: 10-06-2024 Through 14-06-2024",
year = "2024",
doi = "10.22318/icls2024.960733",
language = "English (US)",
series = "Proceedings of International Conference of the Learning Sciences, ICLS",
publisher = "International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS)",
pages = "482--489",
editor = "Robb Lindgren and Tutaleni Asino and Kyza, \{Eleni A.\} and Chee-Kit Looi and Keifert, \{D. Teo\} and Enrique Suarez",
booktitle = "ISLS Annual Meeting 2024",
}