Use of Mobile Technologies to Promote Scientific Discovery Learning in Elementary School

The purpose of the study was to identify educational effects of a new learning method that integrates mobile-technology-based science learning with activity oriented discovery learning. The major finding of the study was that the mobile technology-based Science program enabled students to learn scientific knowledge through associated activities and creatively apply their knowledge to complete the mission of the learning. Also, the study found that the use of tablet PCs and SNS for scientific inquiry activities facilitated students to learn in fun ways, to collaborate with other students, and to share what they have learned with each other.

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