Understanding Trajectories of Experience in Situated Learning Field Trips

This paper discusses the role context plays in promoting engagement and exploration in situated learning experiences during field trips. We look at field trips where children engage with the physical and social context in order to learn about cultural and social aspects of the city they live in. By...

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Main Authors: Ilaria Canova Calori, Chiara Rossitto, Monica Divitini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: ASLERD 2013-05-01
Series:Interaction Design and Architecture(s)
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Online Access:http://www.mifav.uniroma2.it/inevent/events/idea2010/doc/16_2.pdf
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Summary:This paper discusses the role context plays in promoting engagement and exploration in situated learning experiences during field trips. We look at field trips where children engage with the physical and social context in order to learn about cultural and social aspects of the city they live in. By drawing on empirical data collected by means of qualitative methods, we discuss how learning unfolds along trajectories of experience towards pre-defined and emerging learning objectives. We reflect of the role technology can play in sup-porting learning experiences outside the classroom.
ISSN:1826-9745