Supporting location-based inquiry learning across school, field and home contexts

Abstract

Here we explore how technology can be applied to support inquiry learning spanning a range of contexts. The
\ndevelopment process of a location-based inquiry learning toolset is presented for a secondary school GCSE Geography
\nproject. The design framework used and the process of participatory development is discussed with regard to the codevelopment
\nof the activities and tools involved in an inquiry project. The lessons learned relate to the formation of a
\nmotivational context for the inquiry; the role of personal data collection in the field; the use of bridging representations
\nacross field and classroom activities; and the development of flexible, re-usable tools to support and bridge sequences of
\nactivities.