Learning in a u-Museum: Developing a Context-Aware Ubiquitous Learning Environment

Autor/inn/en	Chen, Chia-Chen; Huang, Tien-Chi
Titel	Learning in a u-Museum: Developing a Context-Aware Ubiquitous Learning Environment
Quelle	In: Computers & Education, 59 (2012) 3, S.873-883 (11 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0360-1315
DOI	10.1016/j.compedu.2012.04.003
Schlagwörter	Learning Strategies; Museums; Foreign Countries; Educational Environment; Elementary School Teachers; Elementary School Students; Computer Networks; Teaching Methods; Context Effect; Handheld Devices; Learning Activities; Integrated Activities; Case Studies; Intentional Learning; Radio; Identification; Equipment; Pretests Posttests; Surveys; Educational Technology; Taiwan + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Learning methode; Learning techniques; Lernmethode; Lernstrategie; Museum; Museumswesen; Museen; Ausland; Lernumgebung; Pädagogische Umwelt; Schulumwelt; Elementary school; Teacher; Teachers; Grundschule; Volksschule; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Computernetz; Computernetze; Kommunikationsnetz; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Lernaktivität; Integrierender Unterricht; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Intentionales Lernen; Identifikation; Identifizierung; Survey; Umfrage; Befragung; Unterrichtsmedien
Abstract	Context-awareness techniques can support learners in learning without time or location constraints by using mobile devices and associated learning activities in a real learning environment. Enrichment of context-aware technologies has enabled students to learn in an environment that integrates learning resources from both the real world and the digital world. Although learning outside of the traditional classroom is an innovative teaching approach, the two main problems are the lack of proper learning strategies and the capacity to acquire knowledge on subjects effectively. To manage these problems, this study proposes a context-aware ubiquitous learning system (CAULS) based on radio-frequency identification (RFID), wireless network, embedded handheld device, and database technologies to detect and examine real-world learning behaviors of students. A case study of an aboriginal education course was conducted in classrooms and at the Atayal u-Museum in Taiwan. Participants included elementary school teachers and students. We also designed and used a questionnaire based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) theory to measure the willingness for adoption or usage of the proposed system. The experimental results demonstrated that this innovative approach can enhance their learning intention. Furthermore, the results of a posttest survey revealed that most students' testing scores improved significantly, further indicating the effectiveness of the CAULS. (Contains 4 tables and 6 figures.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10