Data Model and Smartphone App in an Observational Research Social Network

Cristina Mesquita, Rui Pedro Lopes

2014

Abstract

Children observation is a time consuming and complex process that involves time and knowledge. However, when performed adequately, it is fundamental for both child and professionals development, allowing a sound basis for reflection and action around learning experiences and teaching environments. Following specific guidelines and programs can help the teachers reduce inherent subjectivity. The EEL/DQP was developed to evaluate and improve quality in preschool education. This program is enhanced by using a rigorous observation process of children and adults. In this paper we propose an unified data model to structure the information from the thirteen steps of the EEL/DQP. Moreover, we also describe a smartphone application to assist the observer, recording notes, sound, photos and video.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Mesquita C. and Pedro Lopes R. (2014). Data Model and Smartphone App in an Observational Research Social Network . In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU, ISBN 978-989-758-021-5, pages 131-138. DOI: 10.5220/0004837701310138

in Bibtex Style

@conference{csedu14,
author={Cristina Mesquita and Rui Pedro Lopes},
title={Data Model and Smartphone App in an Observational Research Social Network},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU,},
year={2014},
pages={131-138},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0004837701310138},
isbn={978-989-758-021-5},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU,
TI - Data Model and Smartphone App in an Observational Research Social Network
SN - 978-989-758-021-5
AU - Mesquita C.
AU - Pedro Lopes R.
PY - 2014
SP - 131
EP - 138
DO - 10.5220/0004837701310138