Curiosity, interest and engagement in technology-pervasive learning environments: a new research agenda |
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| Authors: | Marilyn P Arnone Ruth V Small Sarah A Chauncey and H Patricia McKenna |
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| Institution: | (1) Syracuse University School of Information Studies, 105 Hinds Hall, Syracuse, NY 13244, USA |
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| Abstract: | This paper identifies the need for developing new ways to study curiosity in the context of today’s pervasive technologies
and unprecedented information access. Curiosity is defined in this paper in a way which incorporates the concomitant constructs
of interest and engagement. A theoretical model for curiosity, interest and engagement in new media technology-pervasive learning
environments is advanced, taking into consideration personal, situational and contextual factors as influencing variables.
While the path associated with curiosity, interest, and engagement during learning and research has remained essentially the
same, how individuals tackle research and information-seeking tasks and factors which sustain such efforts have changed. Learning
modalities for promoting this theoretical model are discussed leading to a series of recommendations for future research.
This article offers a multi-lens perspective on curiosity and suggests a multi-method research agenda for validating such
a perspective. |
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