Augmenting memory for student learning: Designing a context-aware capture system for biology education Export

@article{citeulike:3213886, abstract = {The Memex Metadata for Student Portfolios (M2) project is using mobile technology to augment student memory and improve student learning. We have constructed a student-targeted Context Awareness Framework (CAF) and we are developing a metadata scheme that integrates the CAF with a variety of mobile technologies. In particular, we are exploring the use of Microsoft SenseCams, which capture images and sensory data approximately every 90 seconds and can extend student memory, enabling for an enriched learning experience for undergraduate biology students. We are exploring the use of SenseCams along with other mobile devices (e.g., a GIS and Tablet PC) for biology students conducting scientific field work such as specimen identification. The development of our CAF and metadata scheme also support the development of e-portfolios that can extend student memory and maintain useful records of educational activities. This paper presents research and development activities underlying the M2 project, including research methods, evaluation activities, and next steps.}, address = {School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 3360, 100 Manning Hall, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3360.; School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 3360, 100 Manning Hall, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3360; School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 3360, 100 Manning Hall, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3360.; School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 3360, 100 Manning Hall, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3360.; Information Technology Services, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 3420, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3360.; Information Technology Services, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 3420, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3360.; Information Technology Services, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 3420, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3360.; Biology Department, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 3280, Coker Hall, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3360.}, author = {Barreau, Deborah and Crystal, Abe and Greenberg, Jane and Sharma, Anuj and Conway, Michael and Oberlin, John and Shoffner, Michael and Seiberling, Stephen}, citeulike-article-id = {3213886}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/meet.14504301251}, citeulike-linkout-1 = {http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/abstract/116328988/ABSTRACT}, doi = {10.1002/meet.14504301251}, journal = {Proceedings of the American Society for Information Science and Technology}, keywords = {biology, context\_aware, education, learning, memory}, number = {1}, pages = {251+}, posted-at = {2008-09-10 20:06:15}, priority = {3}, title = {Augmenting memory for student learning: Designing a context-aware capture system for biology education}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/meet.14504301251}, volume = {43}, year = {2006} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:3213886 L3 - citeulike-article-id:3213886 N2 - The Memex Metadata for Student Portfolios (M2) project is using mobile technology to augment student memory and improve student learning. We have constructed a student-targeted Context Awareness Framework (CAF) and we are developing a metadata scheme that integrates the CAF with a variety of mobile technologies. In particular, we are exploring the use of Microsoft SenseCams, which capture images and sensory data approximately every 90 seconds and can extend student memory, enabling for an enriched learning experience for undergraduate biology students. We are exploring the use of SenseCams along with other mobile devices (e.g., a GIS and Tablet PC) for biology students conducting scientific field work such as specimen identification. The development of our CAF and metadata scheme also support the development of e-portfolios that can extend student memory and maintain useful records of educational activities. This paper presents research and development activities underlying the M2 project, including research methods, evaluation activities, and next steps. IS - 1 JF - Proceedings of the American Society for Information Science and Technology AD - School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 3360, 100 Manning Hall, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3360.; School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 3360, 100 Manning Hall, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3360; School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 3360, 100 Manning Hall, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3360.; School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 3360, 100 Manning Hall, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3360.; Information Technology Services, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 3420, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3360.; Information Technology Services, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 3420, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3360.; Information Technology Services, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 3420, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3360.; Biology Department, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Campus Box 3280, Coker Hall, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3360. TI - Augmenting memory for student learning: Designing a context-aware capture system for biology education VL - 43 SP - 251 KW - biology KW - context_aware KW - education KW - learning KW - memory AU - Barreau, Deborah AU - Crystal, Abe AU - Greenberg, Jane AU - Sharma, Anuj AU - Conway, Michael AU - Oberlin, John AU - Shoffner, Michael AU - Seiberling, Stephen PY - 2006/// UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/meet.14504301251 ER -