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A discussion on customization, during AAM, focused on these kinds of
devices. Many were interested in using them to facilitate learning
experiences for social groups that visit together, rather than to deliver
additional content to individuals.

David Anderson shared his current work on metacognition. As I understood it,
he has found that a 72-item questionnaire that identifies metacognitive
styles can predict which learning roles children will take on in a group.
Also that having children with differing styles work together makes for more
learning than if they work with those who have similar styles. (David, do
you want to correct me on this?)
<http://www.cust.educ.ubc.ca/faculty/AndersonD.html>

Here's a reference I found today: Elayna Singer's concise overview of
principles for socially-mediated learning experiences for visitors, which
summarizes work by Paulette McManus, Judy Diamond, Lev Vygotsky, Minda
Borun, and Deborah Perry:
<http://www.aabga.org/public_html/reachOut/pdf/r0012.pdf>

Lisa Hubbell
Program Evaluator
California Academy of Sciences
875 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
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> Rebecca A. Thorne - Ferrel wrote:
> 
>> Good Morning!
>> Somewhat related to Nicole's question....I am considering doing a
>> small research project on whether
>> handheld devices could be used in the gallery for self-directed
>> exhibit guides for school field trip groups.
>> This might be incorporated into a larger research problem that would
>> include pre-visit, museum exhibit-based, and post-visit activities
>> that would be provided online.
>> If  you are offering self-directed guides that are housed on a
>> handheld device I would appreciate knowing any information
>> you might be able to provide.
>> 
>> Thank you...
>> 
>> Rebecca A. Thorne - Ferrel
>> Idaho Museum of Natural History

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