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Research and Teaching: Technophobia and Teaching Technology Rich Freshman Science Courses
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Qualitative research methods were used to document the experiences of six technophobic students as they progressed through a technology-rich anatomy and physiology course. Data collected were analyzed and condensed into…
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Point of View: The Nuclear Road Ahead—A Science, Technology, and Society Issue
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Many undergraduates can often be motivated by the opportunity to explore issues requiring them to develop at least a modest understanding of the underlying science. For many students, “just in time” science makes good…
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This paper describes the results of incorporating technology in the histology laboratory by using high-resolution video-imaging equipment (VIE). The study sought to determine if (1) the VIE would allow students to more…
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Research and Teaching: Contemporary Student Attitudes About Mathematics, Science, and Technology
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To more effectively educate their students at Drury College in Springfield, Missouri, the authors developed a new, integrated science and mathematics curriculum (Deeds 1999) that emphasizes the nature of science and how…
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Archive: Science Update: Wildfires: Science and Technology, June 13, 2024
Web Seminar |
Wildfires have become an emerging issue of natural disasters in the U.S. For example, the 2023 Hawaii Maui Island Wildfire claimed more than 100 lives and destroyed almost all buildings on the island. Recent wildfires…
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In this “electrifying encounter,” fifth-grade students teamed up with elementary education students for a celebration of science and technology learning. A problem-solving-through-technology approach was used to give…
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Online Concept Maps: Enhancing collaborative learning by using technology with concept maps
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In the early 1990s, the University of West Florida and IBM Latin America investigated establishing telecommunication links among schools. This arrangement—Project Quorum—included public and private schools throughout…
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Journal Article |
The objective of this article is to explain and provide rubrics for science and communication faculty as a means to help nonscience students, in basic science classes, understand that proper communication and…
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Upload, Download: Empowering Students Through Technology-Enabled Problem-Based Learning
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Harness students' fascination with technology and social media to build critical 21st-century skills.