An Investigation of Mobile Technologies and Web 2.0 Tools Use in Outdoor Education Programs

Autor/inn/en	Bolliger, Doris U.; Shepherd, Craig E.
Titel	An Investigation of Mobile Technologies and Web 2.0 Tools Use in Outdoor Education Programs
Quelle	In: Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 9 (2017) 2, S.181-196 (16 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1948-5123
Schlagwörter	Outdoor Education; Educational Technology; Technology Uses in Education; Web 2.0 Technologies; Residential Programs; Semi Structured Interviews; Teacher Attitudes; Administrator Attitudes; Questionnaires; Handheld Devices; Telecommunications; Program Evaluation; Program Effectiveness; Parks; Technological Literacy; Internet; Qualitative Research; Case Studies + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Freiluftunterricht; Unterrichtsmedien; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Sozialer Wohnungsbau; Lehrerverhalten; Fragebogen; Telekommunikationstechnik; Programme evaluation; Programmevaluation; Freizeitpark; Technisches Wissen; Qualitative Forschung; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study
Abstract	This study examined how instructors and learners in residential outdoor education programs utilized mobile technologies and Web 2.0 applications. Twenty semistructured interviews were conducted with instructors, support staff, and administrators at a nonprofit institution that provides outdoor education programs. Sixty-five participants in those programs completed a questionnaire with open-ended questions. Results indicate that full-time instructors who were assigned an iPad utilized mobile technologies effectively and frequently. In contrast, seasonal instructors who had to check out iPads used them less frequently. Most instructors encouraged program participants to share digital media and use Web 2.0 tools. Program participants utilized a variety of mobile devices and applications during the programs. There was disagreement among instructors and staff, however, pertaining to the need for and the use of mobile technologies in outdoor education on public lands and in wilderness areas. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01