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Informal Science Engagement Via Extension Exhibits: A Pilot Evaluation Of Adult State Fairgoers’ Experiences, Attitudes, And Learning At Raising Nebraska, Jamie Loizzo, Nathan W. Conner, Karen J. Cannon Ph.D., Elizabeth Janning, Jeffrey Rollins
Informal Science Engagement Via Extension Exhibits: A Pilot Evaluation Of Adult State Fairgoers’ Experiences, Attitudes, And Learning At Raising Nebraska, Jamie Loizzo, Nathan W. Conner, Karen J. Cannon Ph.D., Elizabeth Janning, Jeffrey Rollins
Journal of Applied Communications
Science communication and informal science education collide in the context of Extension state fair exhibits for engaging public audiences in critical agricultural and natural resource issues impacting people’s daily lives. A need exists to employ systematic communication and education theory and techniques to effectively deliver scientific information in informal learning spaces. In an effort to apply and expand systematic instructional design thinking and research in informal science learning, this study piloted a touchscreen iPad survey evaluation (n= 93; ages 19-66) of adult state fairgoers’ demographics, experiences, attitudes, and learning during their visit to a 25,000 square-foot facility featuring an Extension …
Older Adults’ Informal Learning Using Mobile Devices: A Review Of The Literature, Bora Jin
Older Adults’ Informal Learning Using Mobile Devices: A Review Of The Literature, Bora Jin
Adult Education Research Conference
This literature review will examine and critique literature concerning older adults’ use of mobile devices for informal learning. Findings have implications for adult educators and the barriers to the mobile device adoption among older adults for informal learning.
Perspectives On Informal Learning: Cross-Disciplinary Concepts And A New Venue For Adult Education, Jill Zarestky, Rhonda Struminger, Jeffrey Rodriguez, Rachel A. Short, A. Michelle Lawing
Perspectives On Informal Learning: Cross-Disciplinary Concepts And A New Venue For Adult Education, Jill Zarestky, Rhonda Struminger, Jeffrey Rodriguez, Rachel A. Short, A. Michelle Lawing
Adult Education Research Conference
Informal learning is a canonical concept in adult education but is used differently in other disciplines. We explore those differences and describe a new opportunity for adult education.