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Approaches to Interactive Video Anchors in Problem-based Science Learning

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This paper is an invited adaptation of the IEEE Education Society Distinguished Lecture Approaches to Interactive Video Anchors in Problem-Based Science Learning. Interactive video anchors have a cognitive theory base, and they help to enlarge the context of learning with information-rich real-world situations. Carefully selected movie clips and custom-developed regular videos and virtual simulations have been successfully used as anchors in problem-based science learning. Examples discussed include a range of situations such as Indiana Jones tackling a trap, a teenager misrepresenting lead for gold, an agriculture inspection at the US border, counterintuitive events, analyzing a river ecosystem for pollution, and finding the cause of illness in a nineteenth century river city. Suggestions for teachers are provided.

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Thanks to Dr. Robert D. Sherwood, Dr. James W. Altschuld, Mr. Ron Persin, Ms. Lynn Laurenti, Ms. Lisa Mills and Ms. Bonnie May for thoughtful critiques and suggestions, and Mr. John Harwood for technical assistance. This paper is an adaptation of the presentation made in the IEEE Education Distinguished Lecture program.

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“The HyperScience”—Source: Hofwolt, C. A., Kumar, D. D., Johnston, J., Carrison, S., & Altman, J. E. (1992–93). Hyperscience for middle school. (An interactive video.) Nashville, TN: Vanderbilt University. Used with permission.

“The Golden Statuette”—An uncopyrighted experimental work produced at Vanderbilt University in the early 1980’s by Dr. R. D. Sherwood. Used with permission.

“The River of Life”—Source: Sherwood, R.D. (2001). River of Life (Multimedia Program). Nashville, TN: Learning Technology Center, Vanderbilt University. Used with permission.

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Kumar, D.D. Approaches to Interactive Video Anchors in Problem-based Science Learning. J Sci Educ Technol 19, 13–19 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10956-009-9154-6

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