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Thermal Cameras in Science Education

  • Introduces the first overview of the use of infrared cameras in science education

  • Represents empirical research on students’ interaction with infrared technology

  • Ties in with the increasing use of infrared cameras in science education practice

Part of the book series: Innovations in Science Education and Technology (ISET, volume 26)

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
  2. Introduction

    • Jesper Haglund, Fredrik Jeppsson, Konrad J. Schönborn
    Pages 1-3
  3. Thermal Imaging Technology and Physics

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 5-5
    2. Fundamentals of Thermal Imaging

      • Michael Vollmer
      Pages 7-25
  4. Science Education Research on the Use of Infrared Cameras

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 45-45
    2. Using Thermal Cameras in Secondary Physics to Support Learning About Energy

      • Jeffrey Nordine, Susanne Weßnigk, Larissa Greinert
      Pages 63-78
    3. Students’ Emotions Related to Thermal Camera Activities in Primary Science Lessons

      • Anni Loukomies, Taina Makkonen, Jari Lavonen, Kalle Juuti
      Pages 79-93
    4. Upper-Secondary Students’ Use of Infrared Cameras in the Study of Animals’ Temperature

      • Jesper Haglund, Sofia Folestam, Anna Westlund
      Pages 111-126
  5. Using Infrared Cameras in Science Teaching Practice

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 127-127
    2. An Infrared Camera: Multiple Ways to Use a Modern Device in Introductory Physics Courses

      • Gorazd Planinšič, Urška Nered, Eugenia Etkina
      Pages 147-167
    3. Visualizing and Exploring Heat in a Science Center

      • Karljohan Lundin Palmerius, Konrad J. Schönborn
      Pages 187-203
    4. Conclusions and Future Outlook

      • Jesper Haglund, Fredrik Jeppsson, Konrad J. Schönborn
      Pages 205-210

About this book

This book presents a collection of educational research and developmental efforts on the rapidly emerging use of infrared cameras and thermal imaging in science education. It provides an overview of infrared cameras in science education to date, and of the physics and technology of infrared imaging and thermography. It discusses different areas of application of infrared cameras in physics, chemistry and biology education, as well as empirical research on students’ interaction with the technology. It ends with conclusions drawn from the contributions as a whole and a formulation of forward-looking comments.

Keywords

  • learning with thermal imaging
  • thermal imaging in science education
  • infrared cameras in education
  • integrating the technology in education
  • thermal cameras
  • thermal imaging
  • infrared cameras
  • Science education
  • smart phone add-on
  • technology education
  • students’ interaction with technology

Editors and Affiliations

  • Karlstad University, Karlstad, Sweden

    Jesper Haglund

  • Linköping University, Norrköping, Sweden

    Fredrik Jeppsson, Konrad J. Schönborn

About the editors

Jesper Haglund is a senior lecturer in physics education at Karlstad University, Sweden. He gained his PhD in science education in 2012 at Linköping University, and was appointed docent in physics with specialization in physics education at Uppsala University in 2016. Haglund’s research has focused on how analogies and metaphors, and visualization technology can be used to support students’ learning, in particular within thermal science.

 

Fredrik Jeppsson is associate professor in science education at Linköping University, Sweden. He gained his PhD in science education in 2012 at Linköping University. Jeppsson’s research has focused mainly on how language-based resources and visualization technology can be used to support students’ learning in the science classroom, in particular within thermal science.

 

Konrad J. Schönborn is a professor of visual learning and communication at Linköping University, Sweden. He is scientific leader of the Swedish National Graduate School in Science and Technology Education (FontD), and is a Member of the Royal Society of Biology (MRSB). His research explores the role of visualization, visual literacy, multimodality, and virtual environments in STEM education.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Thermal Cameras in Science Education

  • Editors: Jesper Haglund, Fredrik Jeppsson, Konrad J. Schönborn

  • Series Title: Innovations in Science Education and Technology

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-85288-7

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Education, Education (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-85287-0Published: 16 March 2022

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-85290-0Published: 16 March 2023

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-85288-7Published: 15 March 2022

  • Series ISSN: 1873-1058

  • Series E-ISSN: 2213-2236

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 210

  • Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Science Education, Teaching and Teacher Education, Education

Buying options

eBook USD 119.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • ISBN: 978-3-030-85288-7
  • Instant PDF download
  • Readable on all devices
  • Own it forever
  • Exclusive offer for individuals only
  • Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout
Softcover Book USD 159.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
Hardcover Book USD 159.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)