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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | 849 |
| Journal | Education Sciences |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| Publication status | Published - 23 Nov 2022 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Abstract
The loss of biodiversity and the accompanying “plant blindness” are major problems for mankind. Biology classes in Germany deal with this topic with the aim of enabling students to identify plants in their surroundings. Here, the process of plant identification plays a key role. To render the process of plant identification, more student-oriented, new digital approaches are being developed. Thus, teachers are now being confronted with digital tools for plant identification without having exact knowledge of their added value. This intervention study was therefore conducted in order to determine the effects on learning by means of a paper-based dichotomous identification key (Eikes Baumschule) and a digital identification app (ID-Logics). The results show that both tools have individual media-related differences that should be considered when designing learning strategies: With the previously reduced, paper-based tool, students can identify plants more quickly and often more correctly. However, the digital app has advantages in terms of enjoyment and learning about individual characteristics of plants. The study shows the challenges and opportunities associated with the (digital) medium. Furthermore, it sheds light on the process of species determination and reveals further fields of research in science education.
Keywords
- media in education, mobile learning, species identification, teaching/learning strategies
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Computer Science(all)
- Computer Science (miscellaneous)
- Social Sciences(all)
- Education
- Psychology(all)
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
- Health Professions(all)
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Computer Science(all)
- Computer Science Applications
- Social Sciences(all)
- Public Administration
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In: Education Sciences, Vol. 12, No. 12, 849, 23.11.2022.
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AU - Finger, Alexander
AU - Groß, Jorge
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PY - 2022/11/23
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