Designing a suitable learning technology for an authentic science classroom: reflection from WISE and smart classrooms. (2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cai, Huiying; Slotta, James D.; Gu, Xiaoqing
• Is Part Of: International journal of smart technology and learning. Volume 1:Number 2(2019)
• Page Start: 107
• Page End: 121
• Publication Date: 2019
• Subjects: design learning technology -- WISE -- smart classroom -- script approach -- science education; 371.33405
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2056-4058

Abstract

Different emerging learning technologies provide new insights into the utility of educational applications. However, their proper integration for collaborative problem solving in authentic science classrooms remains a complex challenge for researchers and stakeholders. This paper presents an in-depth analysis of two systematic works on design learning technologies for authentic science classrooms. The first study concerns the web-based inquiry science environment (WISE) research team from the University of California Berkeley, and the second involves the smart classroom research team from the University of Toronto. Such in-depth analyses will further enhance our understanding of the role of technology in the classroom context and offer a systematic reflection on designing suitable learning technologies for authentic science classrooms.