Development and Evaluation of a Mobile Search System for Science Experiments to Connect School Knowledge to Common Knowledge

摘要

In this paper, we propose a method that connects school knowledge to common knowledge through a mobile search system that enables users to think about and perform science experiments relevant to their everyday life. We developed the system and tested it in an evaluation experiment with 15 participants who used the system in everyday life over the course of a week. The evaluation results revealed that the users began to consider appropriate experiments, describe appropriate locations, and understand scientific concepts and methods. Participants' questionnaire responses showed that they became interested in science experiments and formed a strong connection between school knowledge and common knowledge.