Heather Zimmerman
Assistant Professor in the College of Education
Huck Affiliations
Most Recent Publications
Exploring families’ science talk using a mobile augmented reality app: An epistemic network analysis method
Leqi Li, S Land, Heather Zimmerman, Yanping Xu, 2024, Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning-CSCL 2024 on p. 281-284
Using QR-triggered mobile learning experiences to support collaborative sense-making and observation
Charles Keith, Heather Zimmerman, S Land, Lucy McClain, 2024, Proceedings of the 18th International Conference of the Learning Sciences-ICLS 2024 on p. 482-489
The intertwining of children’s interests and micro-practices at a science museum: Case study of three children
Yong Ju Jung, Heather Zimmerman, 2024, Cognition and Instruction on p. 1–27
Visualizing observation: The role of AR app-supported science learning in fostering families’ scientific observation
Yanping Xu, Heather Zimmerman, S Land, Lucy McClain, 2024, Proceedings of the 18th International Conference of the Learning Sciences-ICLS 2024 on p. 1247-1250
An exploration of families’ experiences learning about pollinators at and outside of the home
Lillyanna Faimon, Heather Zimmerman, S Land, 2024, Proceedings of the 18th International Conference of the Learning Sciences - ICLS 2024 on p. 554-561
Mobile augmented reality supporting families’ immersive collaborative learning: Learning-on-the-move for place-based geoscience sense-making
Heather Toomey Zimmerman, Susan M. Land, Lillyanna Faimon, Yu Chen Chiu, 2023, International Journal of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning on p. 291-322
Serendipitous collective creativity at family making programs in public libraries
Soo Hyeon Kim, Heather Toomey Zimmerman, 2023, Thinking Skills and Creativity
Place as creative partner: placemaking with a university arboretum
Jaclyn Dudek, Heather Toomey Zimmerman, 2023, Mind, Culture, and Activity on p. 233-260
Exploring family engagement with photo-taking to support observation during an outdoor MAR experience about pollinators
Lillyanna Faimon, Charles Keith, Heather Zimmerman, S Land, L McClain, 2023, on p. 337-344
Using youths’ personal DNA data in science camps: Fostering genetics learning and socio-emotional attitudes toward science with design-based research
Heather Toomey Zimmerman, Jennifer L. Weible, Elizabeth A. Wright, Carmen Vanderhoof, Nina G. Jablonski, 2022, Science Education on p. 767-796
Most-Cited Papers
Personalized workplace learning: An exploratory study on digital badging within a teacher professional development program
Chris Gamrat, Heather Toomey Zimmerman, Jaclyn Dudek, K Peck, 2014, British Journal of Educational Technology on p. 1136-1148
Socio-technical dimensions of an outdoor mobile learning environment: a three-phase design-based research investigation
Susan M. Land, Heather Toomey Zimmerman, 2015, AV communication review on p. 229-255
Facilitating Place-Based Learning in Outdoor Informal Environments with Mobile Computers
Heather Toomey Zimmerman, Susan M. Land, 2014, TechTrends on p. 77-83
Learning in and about rural places: Connections and tensions between students’ everyday experiences and environmental quality issues in their community
Heather Toomey Zimmerman, Jennifer L. Weible, 2017, Cultural Studies of Science Education on p. 7-31
Tree Investigators: Supporting families' scientific talk in an arboretum with mobile computers
Heather Toomey Zimmerman, Susan M. Land, Lucy R. McClain, Michael R. Mohney, Gi Woong Choi, Fariha H. Salman, 2015, International Journal of Science Education, Part B: Communication and Public Engagement on p. 44-67
A Methodological Case Study with Mobile Eye-Tracking of Child Interaction in a Science Museum
Yong Ju Jung, Heather Toomey Zimmerman, Koraly Pérez-Edgar, 2018, TechTrends on p. 509-517
Using augmented reality to support children’s situational interest and science learning during context-sensitive informal mobile learning
Heather Toomey Zimmerman, Susan Land, Yong Jung, 2016, Advances in Intelligent and Soft Computing on p. 101-119
Where Young People See Science: Everyday activities connected to science
Heather Toomey Zimmerman, Philip Bell, 2014, International Journal of Science Education, Part B: Communication and Public Engagement on p. 25-53
Prior Experiences Shaping Family Science Conversations at a Nature Center
Lucy R. McClain, Heather Zimmerman, 2014, Science Education on p. 1009-1032
Technology-mediated engagement with nature: sensory and social engagement with the outdoors supported through an e-Trailguide
Lucy R. McClain, Heather Toomey Zimmerman, 2016, International Journal of Science Education, Part B: Communication and Public Engagement on p. 385-399