Museums and the Web

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Museums and the web 2013

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inquiry-based learning

Habitat Tracker: Learning About Scientific Inquiry Through Digital Journaling in Wildlife Centers

Keywords: 
Mobile Computing
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inquiry-based learning
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K-12 science education
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iPad
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digital journaling
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wildlife centers
Abstract: 

Florida State University, in partnership with the Tallahassee Museum (a wildlife center in Tallahassee, FL), is working on a project to design and develop a digital journaling system that uses online and mobile technologies to help elementary school students better understand the nature of science.

Type: 
Demonstration - show your project
Site: 
http://tracker.cci.fsu.edu/project/
Authors: 
Paul Marty

Leveling the Playing Field: Empowering Learners with Primary Sources

Copeland, C., Shah R., Bojkov P., Ellis D., & Foster G. L. (2005).  Leveling the Playing Field: Empowering Learners with Primary Sources. (Trant, Jennifer, David Bearman, Ed.).Museums and the Web 2005: Proceedings.