Learning about earthquakes: getting serious about authenticity in computer-supported learning
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2011
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ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
Abstract
The discovery or re-construction of scientific explanations and understanding based on experience is a complex process, for which school learning often uses shortcuts. On the basis of the example of analyzing real seismic measurements, we propose a computer-facilitated collaborative learning scenario which meets many of the requirements for authentic learning, knowledge construction, and collaboration. The implementation of the learning environment called SeisModes is based on a general platform for supporting collaborative modeling activities. SeisModes provides a tool to allow students collaboratively learn about earthquakes and thus reduce the fears they might have concerning them. First formal evaluations showed the approach motivates students.
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collaborative learning, authentic activities, earthquakes preparedness, science education, knowledge modeling