Search the repository
Submit to Repository Upload
Search the Site

Community Repository Search Results

resource research Informal/Formal Connections

Becoming Together: A Community-Based Participatory Research Orientation

This is a brief literature review examining the theory and practice of Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR). It highlights CBPR's liberatory intent, and focuses on CBPR practice in indigenous communities and among youth. 
DATE:
TEAM MEMBERS: Adhann Iwashita
resource research Informal/Formal Connections

Notes on Distance Learning for Informal Settings -- White Paper #3: Identifying and measuring success

The present document focuses on the use of and strategies for applied evaluation of distance education programs.
DATE:
TEAM MEMBERS: Donnelley (Dolly) Hayde Joe E. Heimlich Gary Timko
resource research Informal/Formal Connections

Notes on Distance Learning for Informal Settings White Paper #2: A literature review of best practice considerations for distance education

Since distance education has evolved over time and continues to evolve, and most recently been influenced and challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is the position of the authors that the literature is not yet clear or definitive on what it can confidently state about what are tested best practices in distance education, especially when it comes to informal learning environments.
DATE:
TEAM MEMBERS: Gary M. Timko Joe E Heimlich Donnelley (Dolly) Hayde
resource research Informal/Formal Connections

Notes on Distance Learning for Informal Settings: White Paper #1: Definitions and History

This report is a literature review of the history of distance education/distance learning. The scan covers the nearly 250 years of documented distance education programs and traces the changes in the technologies that supported the learning purpose.
DATE:
TEAM MEMBERS: Joe E. Heimlich Gary Timko Donnelley (Dolly) Hayde
resource research Informal/Formal Connections

Science in stories: Implications for Latine children’s science learning through home-based language practices

There is growing interest in stories as potentially powerful tools for science learning. In this mini-review article, we discuss theory and evidence indicating that, especially for young children, listening to and sharing stories with adult caregivers at home can make scientific ideas and inquiry practices meaningful and accessible. We review recent research offering evidence that stories presented in books can advance children’s science learning.
DATE:
TEAM MEMBERS: Catherine Haden Gigliana Melzi Maureen Callanan
resource evaluation Exhibitions

XR in Museums: A Review of the Current State of the Field

This paper presents synthesized research on where XR is most effective within a museum setting and what impact XR might have on the visitor experience.
DATE:
TEAM MEMBERS: Madeleine Pope Kate Haley Goldman William Swartout Dr. Emily Lindsey Dr. Benjamin Nye Dr. Gale Sinatra
resource research Community Outreach Programs

Capacity Building for Youth Civic Leadership for Issues in Science and Society (CYCLIST) toolkit

Presenting the Capacity Building for Youth Civic Leadership for Issues in Science and Society (CYCLIST) toolkit! Here on the CYCLIST leadership team, it is our hope that this toolkit will help educators incorporate civic engagement into their programming. CYCLIST’S leadership organizations include the New England Aquarium, The Wild Center, and Action for the Climate Emergency (ACE). Partner organizations include the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, the Audubon Nature Institute, the Saint Louis Zoo, and the Woodland Park Zoo. This diverse group of organizations collaborated to provide
DATE:
TEAM MEMBERS: John Fraser Liz Georgakopoulos