Technology In The Science Classroom

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Technology In The Science Classroom

• History, Current Status
• Future Developments

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Introduction To Science Technology In Education

• Defining Science Technology
• Any technology that is used to assist an observer
  in
• Observe Physical Phenomena
• Collecting Data
• Organizing, Analyzing Presenting Data
• Gathering Information Research
• Examples Of Science Technology

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The Origin Of Science Technology In Education

• The Post-Renaissance Era (1650-1950)
• Orbis Sensualism Pictus
• The Visible World In Pictures
• Written by Johann Comencius in 1650
• Assumptions About Science Education
• Only a small number of students were innately
  capable of success in the sciences.
• These students would demonstrate a desire to
  learn the sciences based upon the intrinsic
  qualities of the curriculum.
• The Laboratory Science Technology In Education
• The science laboratory was viewed as a forum for
  the education of practical knowledge such as
  basic investigation skills and techniques.
• Laboratory work was poorly linked to the material
  of the natural sciences.
• Science Technology Played Little To No Role In
  The Education Of The Natural Sciences

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The 1950s

• Sputnik The Cold War
• The National Science Foundation
• The heart of the US governments initiative to
  expand education of the natural sciences and
  mathematics.
• The NSFs Mission
• Funding, Tax Incentives, Grants
• Redefining Education Standards
• Redefining The Philosophy Of Science Education
• The Changing Role Of Science Technology
• Additions of technology to the science
  laboratory.
• Inquiry based education in the laboratory.
• Marginal increases in technology found in the
  science classroom.

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The Computer Era1980s - Present

• The Personal Computer
• The microprocessor and mass production.
• Adaptation to science education.
• Tutorial
• Drill Practice
• Early Simulation
• Expansion of computer related technology in
  classrooms around the country.
• Studies on the effects of computers in science
  education.

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The Current Use Of Technology In The Science
Classroom

• The Five Categories Of Science Education
  Technology
• Ready To Go Learning
• Technology Based Information Sources
• Technology For Improved Observation
• Productivity Technology
• Teacher Support Technology
• The Basis For Categorization Of Science
  Technology
• Function
• Utility
• Purpose
• Focus
• Physical Attributes

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Ready To Go Learning

• All computer applications and software that deal
  with the curriculum and course material of the
  natural sciences.
• Simulation
• Problem Solving
• Observation Integration
• Tutorial
• Drill Practice
• Interactive Learning
• Benefits Uses In The Classroom
• Allow students to explore course material with
  multiple senses.
• Provides students with the ability to learn and
  problem solve in simulated realities
• Provides the instructor with a medium for
  constructivist assessment of student
  understanding
• Examples
• Chem Skills?
• ADAM?
• Interactive Physics?
• FTIR Tutorial

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Technology Based Information Resources

• The Internet
• Single Largest Source For
• Historical information
• Reference data
• Cutting edge research
• Preliminary Inquiry
• Digital Databases
• Organized collections of information and data
  structured for easy access.
• Common Formats Of Digital Databases
• Digital Reference Databases
• Digital Textbooks
• Online Databases
• Examples
• ChemFinder.com
• The Sigma Aldrich Database
• The Protein Database
• Benefits Uses In The Classroom
• Brings relevant information to both teachers and
  students quickly and easily.
• Improves and shortens the research process and
  preliminary inquiry.

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Technology For Improved Observation

• Technology that expands upon the human senses to
  allow for data with higher accuracy and
  precision.
• Composed entirely of analytical and laboratory
  instrumentation and associated computer
  components.
• Examples
• Spectrometers
• Probes
• Digital Kinetics Meters
• Distance
• Velocity
• Acceleration
• Electronic Signal Meters
• Thermocouples
• Data Collection Software
• Benefits Uses In The Classroom
• Improves students ability to explore phenomena
  presented in class material.
• Motivates students to explore the world around
  them.
• Students are able to focus on data interpretation
  as opposed to collection and analysis.

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Productivity Tools

• Productivity tools assist with the organization,
  analysis and presentation of information.
• Examples
• Word Processing Software
• Microsoft Word
• Graphing Software
• Excel
• Grapher Pro
• Graph CAD
• Presentation Software
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• FrontPage
• Benefits Uses In The Classroom
• Simplify the process of information management
  for both the instructor and the student.
• Adds to the students motivation.

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Teacher Support Technology

• Teacher support technology assists the instructor
  in
• The communication of course material to students.
• The assessment of students.
• Examples
• Digitally Enabled Whiteboards
• Digital Projectors
• Mobile Assessment Technology
• Media Creators
• Benefits
• Improves the teachers ability to instructor
  students.
• Simplify the process of integrating technology
  into instruction and assessment.

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Possibilities For The Future

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer software that can
• Learn
• Adapt Over Time
• Make Decisions
• Application To The Science Classroom
• Adapt to the needs of the individual student.
• Make decisions about how and when to present new
  material.
• Open new realms of computerized discovery
  learning.
• Automate the process of subjective assessment.

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Possibilities For The Future

• Virtual Reality
• Technologies that create a three dimensional
  interactive digital environment.
• Applications To The Science Classroom
• Three dimensional simulations tutorials.
• Students can enter the world of the material they
  are studying.
• Revolutionize student interaction with science
  curriculum.
• Example
• Molecular kinetics reactions.

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Possibilities For The Future

• Advanced Productivity Tools
• Computational Software
• Greatly shorten the times required to complete
  calculus and statistical calculations.
• Open the realms of computational chemistry,
  quantum mechanics and particle physics to study.
• Math CAD Gaussian
• Application To Science Classrooms
• Enable teachers to explore topics without having
  to perform upper level mathematics.
• Will bring quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, and
  particle theory into the high school classroom.
• Provide a great number of options to the
  instructor for simulation and experimentation.

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Problems With Technology In The Science Classroom

• Overuse
• Teachers rely too heavily on technology in their
  instruction and develop a lack of the fundamental
  aspects of teaching.
• Student Dependency
• Students become dependant upon technology and
  loose the ability to reason and develop
  alternative solutions.
• Technology Solves All Problems
• Science teachers assume that technology and
  instrumentation will solve the problems of
  student motivation and presentation of difficult
  concepts.

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Works Cited Page

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