ICLS 2000 Proceedings

Observation-Based Inquiry in a Virtual Ambient Environment

Tom Moher, Andrew Johnson, Yongjoo Cho, Ya-Ju Lin
Electronic Visualization Laboratory
University of Illinois at Chicago
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Chicago, IL 60607
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Email: moher@eecs.uic.edu

Abstract: Design rationale and user experience are described for a virtual ambient environment designed to support sixth grade students' learning of simple co-occurrence relationships and systematic observational skills. User experience was characterized by enthusiasm, but with significant data loss and navigational difficulties. Design implications and further extensions of virtual ambient environments are suggested.

Keywords: virtual reality, visualization, simulations, scaffolding

Preferred Citation Format:
Moher, T., Johnson, A., Cho, Y., & Lin, Y. (2000). Observation-Based Inquiry in a Virtual Ambient Environment. In B. Fishman & S. O'Connor-Divelbiss (Eds.), Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference of the Learning Sciences (pp. 238-245). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.

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