MARIACHI - An Authentic Learning Case Study
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- Briefs, Case Studies, Papers, Reports
- Author(s) and Contributors:
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Author(s): Carie Page
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Sources(s): EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) Collection(s): ELI Papers and Reports
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Abstract
The Mixed Apparatus for Radar Investigation of Atmospheric Cosmic-Rays of High Ionization (MARIACHI) project is setting a new standard for authentic learning—enabling students to learn by doing. Under the direction of scientists, students are building, monitoring, and analyzing data from devices that detect ultra high-energy cosmic rays in the atmosphere. They are also learning how to connect those devices to a larger cyberinfrastructure so they and the scientific community can learn more about these highly charged energy particles.