Smartphones as tools for delivering sun-smart education to students
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Article Title | Smartphones as tools for delivering sun-smart education to students |
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ERA Journal ID | 22303 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Igoe, Damien (Author), Parisi, Alfio (Author) and Carter, Brad (Author) |
Journal Title | Teaching Science: The Journal of the Australian Science Teachers Association |
Journal Citation | 59 (1), pp. 36-38 |
Number of Pages | 3 |
Year | 2013 |
Publisher | Australian Science Teachers Association |
Place of Publication | Canberra, Australia |
ISSN | 1442-5556 |
1449-6313 | |
1839-2946 | |
Abstract | Smartphones are used widely by the general public and students. They are one of the most popular and easily accessible technologies. These devices were originally designed as a means of communication. However, they have evolved into a mobile computing platform with built in sensors and the ability to access a vast number of applications. This study describes research that demonstrates how the smartphone can be used to detect solar ultraviolet-A radiation and how this integrates with the skills described as part of the middle school Australian Curriculum. It also outlines how smartphones can be used to support sun protection policies within schools. |
Keywords | Smartphones; UVA; ultraviolet; Australian curriculum |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390405. Educational technology and computing |
519999. Other physical sciences not elsewhere classified | |
460608. Mobile computing | |
Public Notes | Copyright of Teaching Science: The Journal of the Australian Science Teachers Association is the property of |
Byline Affiliations | Faculty of Sciences |
Department of Biological and Physical Sciences | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q1x9q/smartphones-as-tools-for-delivering-sun-smart-education-to-students
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