discoverycan
DiscoveryCan is a term used in educational and research contexts to describe a portable, discovery-oriented container or platform for data exploration and learning. It refers to bundles that combine datasets, analysis tools, and instructional materials designed to support inquiry-based activities. The idea emphasizes reproducibility and hands-on investigation, allowing users to explore data without extensive setup.
The term is not tied to a single project or organization. It appears in proposals, course syllabi,
Typical components include curated datasets, instructional guides, executable notebooks or scripts, visualization dashboards, and metadata describing
Applications include use in K-12 and higher education for science inquiry, in museum education programs for
Limitations and challenges involve fragmentation among implementations, inconsistent metadata, and varying licensing. Adoption depends on community