Incorporating Handheld Computers into a Public Science Center: A Design Research Study

Phipps, Molly; Rowe, Shawn; Cone, Joseph

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“…This is problematic because the reasons mobile technology is used in these contexts are quite different and ICTs change “how, when and where leisure is experienced” (Sintas et al , 2015, p. 80). In formal settings, technology is often used to enhance collaboration or allow for greater participation, whereas in voluntary settings the devices are often intended to enhance the experience (Phipps et al , 2008). While various forms of ICT are becoming common in many aspects of our lives, we have only begun to understand the implications of digital technology for designing customer experiences during leisure and tourism (Neuhofer et al , 2014; Pine and Korn, 2011).…”

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Mobile device use at festivals: opportunities for value creation

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Cairns

MacKay

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand mobile device (MD) use in a festival context. Festivals offer a range of opportunities and activities to use a MD making this context ideal for understanding digital experiences during leisure. The guiding research question asked how do festival attendees use MDs at festivals. The Typology of Human Capability (THC) provided a framework to enhance the understanding of digital experiences at festivals. Design/methodology/approach This research involved six festival case studies where semi-structured interviews were conducted with attendees on-site. Interview questions focused on how festival attendees used MDs during the festival. Data were analyzed using directed content analysis guided by the THC. Findings On-site interviews with 168 attendees revealed that data support the THC dimensions and constructs (sensing, linking, organizing and performing). This typology advances the understanding of the range of digital customer experiences currently available at festivals. Research limitations/implications The addition of context to the THC is recommended to enhance its utility in application. As a limited number of festivals were included, the specific findings may not apply to all festivals but the implications are relevant to a range of festivals. Practical implications Operational definitions of the THC constructs within the festival setting were identified and provide opportunities for developing digital experience offerings. Originality/value This study provided the first comprehensive examination of MD use in festival contexts and in so doing offered data in support of Korn and Pine’s (2011) THC. The findings reveal opportunities for modifying the THC to increase its applicability in a range of settings.

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Mobile device use at festivals: opportunities for value creation

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MacKay

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Integrating Mobile Computers into Informal Science Education

Zimmerman

Land

2017

Preparing Informal Science Educators

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Green renewable energy is now the focus of global attention and a key opportunity for non-oil-exporting countries to take ownership of their energy. The study integrated the green energy technologies such as solar, biomass, wind, fuel cell bike and carbon footprint to form the experience activities such as "green energy product", "green energy aids" and "interactive game" in a "Green Moving Castle" and moved into the elementary and junior high schools in remote villages and towns to share the green energy scientific knowledge. The activity shared the knowledge with attendance of 1866 and the travel distance of 3399km. 1 Introduction In recent years, the problem of global warming has become more and more serious. The greenhouse effect caused by the massive emission of greenhouse gases which by the extensive use of fossil fuels has seriously impacted the environment and caused global climate variability. 1 With the development of human science and technology, the demand for human reliance on energy has risen sharply since the Industrial Revolution. Among them, the fossil oil and coal fossils are the most mainly energy sources for human beings. In the period, the global demand for fossil fuels increased significantly, coupled with artificial speculation and other factors, the international fossil fuel prices has a dramatic effect in 2008 that caused by global inflation and rising price index and influence people's livelihood economy suffered seriously. Therefore, the world began to actively develop environmentally friendly green energy, in order to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. 2,3 In the past, oil and energy were in the hands of a handful of powerful countries in the world, and these powers also held the world's technological and economic development. Green renewable energy is now the focus of global attention and a key opportunity for non-oil-exporting countries to take ownership of their energy. The development of green energy technology is a cross-border knowledge, not only related to the resources, but also need policy, education, science and technology and the national people's recognition and support.

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Incorporating Handheld Computers into a Public Science Center: A Design Research Study

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Mobile device use at festivals: opportunities for value creation

Mobile device use at festivals: opportunities for value creation

Integrating Mobile Computers into Informal Science Education

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