ERIC Number: EJ954297
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Dec
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Place-Based Learning and Mobile Technology
LaBelle, Chris
Journal of Extension, v49 n6 Article 6IAW1 Dec 2011
When delivered on a mobile device, interpretive tours of a locale afford powerful learning experiences. As mobile devices become more powerful, content for these devices that is individualized and location-specific has become more common. In light of this trend, Oregon State University Extension developed a GPS-enabled iPhone tree tour application. This article discusses lessons learned during the design, development, and evaluation of the application and suggests locale-specific instructional content delivered on a mobile device can be an effective instructional approach for Extension educators. (Contains 1 table and 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Extension Education, Pilot Projects, Place Based Education, Geographic Information Systems, Instructional Development, Handheld Devices, Educational Technology, Formative Evaluation, Delivery Systems, Program Effectiveness, Geographic Location, Travel, Program Descriptions, Information Technology, Programming, Computer Assisted Design, Design Requirements
Extension Journal, Inc. e-mail: joe-ed@joe.org; Web site: http://www.joe.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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