Technology Integration Strategies for Science
Supporting science concept learning
Allows simulating and modeling of scientific processes
Provides oppertunity to engage in problem solving activities
Supporting authentic science experiences
Benefits
Some internet projects provide environments that support all phases of an authentic science project
Provides resources needed for doing each phase of authentic science activities
Supporting scientific inquiry skills
Supports communicating the results of inquiry
Helps students locate and obtain information to support inquiry
Accessing science information and tools
Benefits
Expands oppertunities for learning
Students can take part in all sorts of simulations
Rover on Mars
Telescope looking at the stars
Deep See submarine
Along with simulations, not only does this allow the student to conduct indepth investigations. Much of the resources and information are up to date.
NASA
NOAA
NIH
NAP
Allowing access to unique tools and collections of information