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Evaluation of NOVA Labs: Sun Lab

September 1, 2012 | Media and Technology, Public Programs, Exhibitions
WGBH received funding to develop and create NOVA Labs, an online environment that provides teen audiences with an online research lab, educational content, and the opportunity to engage with authentic data, tools, and processes to investigate scientific questions. This work has begun with the development of a first pilot lab, called The Sun Lab. NOVA Education created and launched this lab in early summer 2012. Examining the site in its pilot form, the Lifelong Learning Group (LLG) engaged in a formative evaluation to support refinements and improvements in the design of subsequent NOVA Lab environments. Based upon consultation with the NOVA Labs team, several evaluation questions were identified and prioritized to guide this formative evaluation phase. This report provides a summary of the findings from this evaluation.

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  • NOVA
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    Project Manager
    NOVA
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    Evaluator
    Lifelong Learning Group
  • Citation

    Funders

    NASA
    Resource Type: Evaluation Reports
    Discipline: General STEM | Space science | Technology
    Audience: Middle School Children (11-13) | Youth/Teen (up to 17) | Adults | General Public | Educators/Teachers | Scientists | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Broadcast Media | Games, Simulations, and Interactives | Public Programs | Citizen Science Programs | Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits

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