GBL Systems Corporation in FutureOrb for STEM Learning (FO-SL)
Abstract
GBL Systems Corporation (GBL) proposes the FutureOrb for STEM Learning (FO-SL) project, to provide a new interactive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning experience at the Orlando Science Center using GBL~s FutureOrb~ Proximal Web~ technologies. FO-SL provides a replicable framework for adding self-guided STEM learning enhancements to museums or other environments, will be installed in the STEM Discovery Center at the Orlando Science Center. In contrast to the way search engines work on the worldwide web, Future Orb Proximal Web technologies enable content (also known as ~Orbs~) to find the user in the physical world, via a mobile device application. The STEM Discovery Center consists of two exhibit halls: a ~maker~ space called The Idea Factory and the FLEXACE Ready, Set, Fly! Flight Simulation Lab, along with eight associated themed laboratory classrooms. Orlando Science Center also presents six other major science exhibition halls, two theaters, and an Observatory.FO-SL will deliver STEM learning content ~when you want it, where you want it,~ a Naval Ready Relevant Learning (RRL) construct. The FO-SL project will develop and implement two new learning experiences at the Orlando Science Center~s STEM Discovery Center: 1) MissionbasedSTEM Proximal Learning experience and 2) Project-based STEM Proximal Learning experience. The FO-SL project will enhance and complement the Office of Naval Research (ONR) FLEX-ACE Ready, Set, Fly! Naval aviation and Marine Corps centered Air-Ground Simulation Exhibit with the Mission-based STEM Proximal Learning experience and will enhance The Idea Factory exhibit with the Project-based STEM proximal Learning experience.GBL proposes to leverage its existing Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) to implement a learning environment that aligns with the Navy~s Sailor 2025 Ready Relevant Learning training program concepts.The project objectives are:~ To implement and evaluate the FO-SL system in a museum environment to determine itsreplicability across the science center industry and in Naval training applications.~ To improve the pipeline of STEM qualified personnel into the future Naval STEMworkforce, and/or other Department of Defense (DoD) organizations.~ To maintain the educational pipeline and educate future scientists and engineers in STEM disciplines.GBL proposes to lead a team consisting of:~ Orlando Science Center (host organization and pilot test bed for museum environments)~ NAWCTSD (supplier of naval relevance for STEM Science & Technology (S&T) content and Sailor 2025 Ready Relevant Learning)~ TEQGames (a Universal Studios-based company, as supplier of in-depth experience in interactive STEM gaming technologies)
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jul 10, 2018
- Source ID
- N000141812231
Entities
People
- Kathy Smith
Organizations
- GBL Systems Corporation (United States)
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy