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Interactive Virtual Environments for Science Assessment

Explore how utilizing virtual environments enhances science assessment by integrating inquiry and content, bridging gaps between traditional testing methods. The SAVE Science project, a 5-year effort spearheaded by researchers from Temple University and Arizona State University, aims to revolutionize assessment in the science education field. By breaking the barrier between inquiry-based learning and content comprehension, this initiative offers a more holistic approach to evaluating students' scientific knowledge and skills, moving beyond text-based high-stakes tests. Embrace a new dimension of assessment through immersive experiences tailored to enhance learning outcomes.

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Interactive Virtual Environments for Science Assessment

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  1. Situated assessment using virtual environments for science content and inquiry Diane Jass Ketelhut—Temple U Brian Nelson—Arizona State U Catherine Schifter—Temple U

  2. SAVE Science • 5 year project • Motivation: • Text based high stakes test • Separation of inquiry and content • Design a series of modules • 7th and 8th grades • Assess local curriculum • Integrate scientific inquiry with content

  3. Research Questions • Three areas • Insights into student • Understanding • Self-efficacy • Issues of cognitive load • Teacher practices/acceptances

  4. Teacher Acceptance • Guided by • Schifter model of teacher uptake of technology • Time on task, technical and social support • Previous Experiences • One on one works best but unsustainable • Fully online sustainable but ineffective • Success with hybrid, teacher videos, personal experiences

  5. Issues How do we manage this new datastream as an authentic data for assessment? How do we get teachers/schools to buy in to this?

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