How does the technology you currently use enhance your students' learning and your teaching? How do you know?
Current technology use reinforces student learning in science by providing alternative opportunities to apply knowledge learned in the classroom. Particularly, use of internet research sources and word processing programs allow students to explore writing as a means of learning science. Enhancement of learning is determined by the quality of the final product: original thought versus "cut and paste", topic of personal interest versus topic assigned by teacher. Technology used in laboratory activities allows students to demonstrate understanding in a non-traditional setting. Enhancement of learning occurs when students are successful in these alternative settings, building self confidence in their ability to learn science.
Teaching enhancement occurs in these areas when students are successful and develop more positive attitudes towards the study of science. For me, this is the key to any type of teaching enhancement obtained through the use of technology.
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