Systematic Review of Outdoor Science Learning Activities with the Integration of Mobile Devices

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Title: Systematic Review of Outdoor Science Learning Activities with the Integration of Mobile Devices
Language: English
Authors: Kilty, Trina J., Burrows, Andrea C.
Source: International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning. 2020 12(2):33-56.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 24
Publication Date: 2020
Document Type: Journal Articles
Information Analyses
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
Preschool Education
Elementary Secondary Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Handheld Devices, Outdoor Education, Science Instruction, Learning Activities, Instructional Design, Science Process Skills, Inquiry, Alignment (Education), Preschool Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Postsecondary Education
DOI: 10.4018/IJMBL.2020040103
ISSN: 1941-8647
Abstract: The purpose of this systematic study review was to describe how researchers integrated mobile devices into outdoor science learning, assessment of those activities, and alignment of purpose, integration, and assessment. From initial 980 search results, the authors selected 45 articles based on the eligibility criteria of: (a) empirical study; (b) learning activity with science content; (c) outdoor setting; (d) mobile device integration; and (e) assessment. Researchers designed outdoor science learning activities integrated with mobile devices for the purposes of science knowledge gain, affective domain gain, and scientific inquiry. Researchers aligned components of scientific inquiry including hypothesis formation, observation, data collection and interpretation, and communication and collaboration. Conclusions describe benefits to integrating mobile devices with outdoor science learning activities by supporting scientific inquiry skill development. Alignment of purpose and assessment provides evidence of student learning important in meeting accountability standards.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2020
Accession Number: EJ1246901
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The purpose of this systematic study review was to describe how researchers integrated mobile devices into outdoor science learning, assessment of those activities, and alignment of purpose, integration, and assessment. From initial 980 search results, the authors selected 45 articles based on the eligibility criteria of: (a) empirical study; (b) learning activity with science content; (c) outdoor setting; (d) mobile device integration; and (e) assessment. Researchers designed outdoor science learning activities integrated with mobile devices for the purposes of science knowledge gain, affective domain gain, and scientific inquiry. Researchers aligned components of scientific inquiry including hypothesis formation, observation, data collection and interpretation, and communication and collaboration. Conclusions describe benefits to integrating mobile devices with outdoor science learning activities by supporting scientific inquiry skill development. Alignment of purpose and assessment provides evidence of student learning important in meeting accountability standards.
ISSN:1941-8647
DOI:10.4018/IJMBL.2020040103