Abstract:
A video camera, a microscope. and an LCDprojector were used in a large lecture hall to project live plant specimens onto a large screen. The purpose of this projectwas to provide students learning experiences within a contextual learning environment. Responses to student surveys indicated that a majority of the students felt that the quality of the projected images was good and that the projected live images showed more details than most of the printed illustrations used in class. Students also felt that the projected live images helped them better understand and retain the information presented in class: students responded similarly when asked to compare typical printed illustrations with projected live images. Compared with projection of print illustrations. students preferred seeing projections of live plant materials, and students felt the projected live images helped them better understand their laboratory experiences.
Students felt that using a variety of ways to visualize information is better than using only one way. Students indicated low agreement with one survey statement that "projected live images help students improve their note-taking ability." The projected live images seemed to have little effect on students' ability to take notes.
Keywords:
learning environment, botany
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