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An iterative investigation into the implementation of handheld computers as learning tools in a science museum

Creator:: Phipps, Molly E.
Abstract:: In this study I discuss the state of Free-Choice Learning research, and an investigation into the use of personal ubiquitous technology on visitors' experiences at a science center. The three manuscripts included in this document: 1. Review published research on free-choice learning from 1997-2007 from selected journals 2. Examine visitors'...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Education presented on June 10, 2008. Title: An Iterative Investigation into the Implementation of

An exploration of visitors’ conservation attitudes, expectations, and motivations at three informal education institutions in Newport, Oregon

Creator:: Nickels, Abby L.
Abstract:: Due to the overwhelming concern for the current state of our oceans, The Pew Ocean Commission (2003) and the U.S. Commission on Ocean policy (2004), have both strongly recommended an increase in our society’s ocean literacy. An increase in ocean literacy can be achieved through informal education institutions such as...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ……………………………….. 16 3 A comparison of visitor motivations cross three informal education institutions in

Communicating science : developing an exhibit with scientists and educators

Creator:: Lemagie, Emily
Abstract:: Outreach is a small, but significant component to modern research. Developing an exhibit for public display can be an effective way to communicate science to broad audiences, although it may be a less familiar method to scientists than writing papers or giving presentations. I outline the process of developing an...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: education. I want to thank James Lerczak, my graduate advisor, for being an amazing teacher and mentor

An Exploratory Study on Family Group Use of a Multi-touch Table Exhibit at a Public Marine Science Center

Creator:: East, Jennifer L.
Abstract:: Museums, aquariums, and technology centers are informal learning environments that facilitate the understanding of scientific phenomena while supporting self-motivated learning. Families are a social group that frequently visits these sites. There are multiple opportunities for adults and children to engage in independent sense-making and collective discussion about their experiences with...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: attempting to understand visitor behavior with interactive tabletops in a museum setting in a social

Understanding historical events through dress and costume displays in Titanic museum attractions

Creator:: Reeves-DeArmond, Genna F.
Abstract:: The sinking of the RMS Titanic has achieved a difficult feat – it has remained culturally relevant. The dedication of the general public to understanding Titanic is evident in many avenues of popular and consumer culture. For those individuals who did not get enough of the 1997 Titanic movie, there...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ........................................................40 A Hybrid Entertainment and Education-Based Approach to the Museum, Consumerism, and Visitor

An experimental investigation of the effects of temperature and dissolved oxygen on the growth of juvenile English sole and juvenile Dungeness crab

Creator:: Bancroft, Morgan P.
Abstract:: In the past two decades, occurrences of summertime upwelling-driven low dissolved oxygen (DO) events, or hypoxia, have increased along the northeast Pacific coast. If hypoxic events are severe enough to cause marine species mortality, the areas affected are often called "dead zones." In 2002 and again in 2006, the events...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Marine Science Center Visitor Center. Our intent was to create a video that could be distributed to

Conservation education in free-choice learning environments : the effects of animals and interpretation

Creator:: Hodak, Eleanor
Abstract:: With 150 million people visiting accredited zoos and aquariums annually, these institutions have the unique opportunity to present conservation-oriented messages to a large and receptive audience. The purpose of this study was to explore the role of interpretation and/or the viewing of live animals in the communication of these messages....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Management presented on May 23, 2008. Title: Conservation Education in Free-Choice Learning Environments

Hatfield Marine Science Center: Magic Planet Installation Evaluation Findings August, 2010

Creator:: Rowe, Shawn, Stofer, Katie, Barthel, Céleste, and Hunter, Nancee
Abstract:: This is an evaluation report for the installation of the Magic Planet exhibit at the Hatfield Marine Science Center. The report is on file with NOAA and is Oregon Sea Grant Publication ORESU-S 10-04.
Resource Type:: Technical Report
Full Text:: of (natural?) phenomena in a science museum. Sci- ence Education, 81, 735-747. Stevens, R., & Toro

Unpacking docent practice in free choice science learning settings : a qualitative study documenting the what and whys of docent interpretive practice

Creator:: Good, Laura H.
Abstract:: Museum settings including aquariums, zoos and science centers rely heavily on their volunteer docent populations to interact with and communicate science and conservation concepts to the visiting public. The interactions docents have with museum visitors are important to meeting the educational expectations of museums and improving public science literacy as...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: education programming (Grinder & McCoy, 1985). Docents facilitate learning in the museum in a variety of

Crossing the Cartesian divide : an investigation into the role of emotion in science learning

Creator:: Staus, Nancy L.
Abstract:: Although many science educators and researchers believe that emotion is an important part of the learning process, few researchers have dealt with the topic in a systematic fashion. The purpose of this study was to examine the role of emotion in the learning process, particularly in the learning of science...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education presented on March 2, 2012. Title: Crossing the

ScholarsArchive@OSU

An iterative investigation into the implementation of handheld computers as learning tools in a science museum

An exploration of visitors’ conservation attitudes, expectations, and motivations at three informal education institutions in Newport, Oregon

Communicating science : developing an exhibit with scientists and educators

An Exploratory Study on Family Group Use of a Multi-touch Table Exhibit at a Public Marine Science Center

Understanding historical events through dress and costume displays in Titanic museum attractions

An experimental investigation of the effects of temperature and dissolved oxygen on the growth of juvenile English sole and juvenile Dungeness crab

Conservation education in free-choice learning environments : the effects of animals and interpretation

Hatfield Marine Science Center: Magic Planet Installation Evaluation Findings August, 2010

Unpacking docent practice in free choice science learning settings : a qualitative study documenting the what and whys of docent interpretive practice

Crossing the Cartesian divide : an investigation into the role of emotion in science learning

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