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Arizona Science Teacher Association Translating Science in the 21 st Century . Computer based science projects involving Podcasting, Wikis, and Virtual Laboratory. 21 st Century Learning in the Classroom. Learning IN the 21 st Century Current tools, media, technology
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Arizona Science Teacher AssociationTranslating Science in the 21st Century Computer based science projects involving Podcasting, Wikis, and Virtual Laboratory
21st Century Learning in the Classroom • Learning IN the 21st Century • Current tools, media, technology • Learning FOR the 21st Century • Critical thinking • Applying knowledge • Participating productively
Technology in the Science classroom • Computer-Based Instruction technique • Examples: • Tutorials • Drill and Practice • Simulations • Educational Games Provided as a supplement to classroom education
Benefits of Computer-Based Instruction • Creates student interest and a learning centered-atmosphere • Increases student motivation • Students can progress at their own pace • Individual learning • Provides immediate feedback
Virtual Laboratory • Cost efficient • Enables students to apply concepts in their daily lives
My Future Research • Does the implementation of Computer-Based Instruction increase the content retention of English Language Learners. • Based on: • Audio-visual learning • Immediate feedback • Meta-cognitive skills • Language not a barrier
Subjects: • Chemistry • Physics • Biology • Anatomy • Geology • Astronomy • Design • Math
Anatomy www.getbodysmart.com
Educational Games • Interactive • Students are interested • Application of knowledge
Partnership for Biotechnology and Genomics Education (PBGE)pbge.ucdavis.edu
Currently Available Software • Virtual DNA Fingerprinting Laboratory 3.0 • Virtual Plant Biotechnology and Genomics 2.0 • Legacy Software-Germ Wars All virtual laboratories are available to download for free
21st Century Computer Based Instruction in the Science Classroom • Using current technologies • Increasing critical thinking • Applying knowledge Thank you