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Summary
Summary
E-Learning and Virtual Science Centers addresses an aspect of Web-based education that has not attracted sufficient attention in the international research literature - that of virtual science centers, the cyberspace annex of traditional science centers. It is the first book to be published on the rapidly advancing field of science education. Addressed to science and technology centers, science museums, and researchers in Web-based education, this book provides an overview of the state-of-the-art developments in this new and emerging field of science education. Written for practitioners by practitioners, the 20 chapters featured in this book represent the contributions of more than 40 authors from over 10 countries - truly an international effort and a veritable gauge of state-of-the-art perspectives. E-Learning and Virtual Science Centers features theoretical issues, design considerations in the setting up virtual science centers, and case studies on various aspects of the field.
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Science center Web sites currently generate more visits than their hosts' museums, although these are solitary and brief, in contrast to actual (and paid) visits. The sites include curriculum materials, virtual exhibits (some more expansive than at the museums), and wide-ranging e-learning opportunities. This rapidly expanding field exploits emerging technologies from videoconferencing to hand-held devices and from online discussion groups to video games. For theoretical grounding, the author provides various learning theories and philosophies, such as game and communications theory, psychological and sociological research, and lessons from video games, multimedia installations, computer-based instruction, and other applications of technology. This massive volume, 20 chapters by authors from 11 countries, covers theoretical issues, design considerations, and case studies. The Exploratorium's pioneering Web site is mentioned frequently. The writing is uneven and editing is inadequate. Illustrations are so small that most tables are almost unreadable and, typical for this rapidly developing field, some cited Web pages are unavailable. But this first full-length treatment of the subject is essential reading for anyone interested in e-learning, especially for novices in the field. ^BSumming Up: Recommended. General readers through practitioners. G. E. Hein emeritus, Lesley University
Table of Contents
Foreword | p. vii |
Preface | p. x |
Section I Theoretical Issues | |
Chapter I Establishing Identification in Virtual Science Museums: Creating Connections and Community | p. 1 |
Chapter II Free-Choice Learning Research and the Virtual Science Center: Establishing a Research Agenda | p. 28 |
Chapter III Contextualized Virtual Science Centers | p. 51 |
Chapter IV Starting With What We Know: A CILS Framework for Moving from Physical to Virtual Science Learning Environments | p. 68 |
Chapter V Weaving Science Webs: E-Learning and Virtual Science Centers | p. 93 |
Chapter VI Resource-Based Learning and Informal Learning Environments: Prospects and Challenges | p. 110 |
Section II Design Considerations | |
Chapter VII Interactivity Techniques: Practical Suggestions for Interactive Science Web Sites | p. 127 |
Chapter VIII From the Physical to the Virtual: Bringing Free-Choice Science Education Online | p. 163 |
Chapter IX Storytelling-Based Edutainment Applications | p. 190 |
Chapter X Revolutionizing Information Architectures within Learning-Focused Web Sites | p. 215 |
Chapter XI From Information Dissemination to Information Gathering: Using Virtual Exhibits and Content Databases in E-Learning Centers | p. 228 |
Chapter XII Challenges in Virtual Environment Design: An Architectural Approach to Virtual Spaces | p. 251 |
Chapter XIII Personalization Issues for Science Museum Web Sites and E-learning | p. 272 |
Chapter XIV E-Learning and Virtual Science Centers: Designing Technology Supported Curriculum | p. 292 |
Section III Case Studies | |
Chapter XV A Virtual Museum Where Students Can Learn | p. 308 |
Chapter XVI Open Learning Environments: Combining Web-Based Virtual and Hands-On Science Centre Learning | p. 327 |
Chapter XVII Use of Log Analysis and Text Mining for Simple Knowledge Extraction: Case Study of a Science Center on the Web | p. 347 |
Chapter XVIII The Development of Science Museum Web Sites: Case Studies | p. 366 |
Chapter XIX The Educational Approach of Virtual Science Centers: Two Web Cast Studies (The Exploratorium and La Cite des Sciences et de l'Industrie) | p. 393 |
Chapter XX Real Science: Making Connections to Research and Scientific Data | p. 423 |