Discusses an interesting and relevant case involving two distinct systematic evaluations, traditional as well as somewhat nontraditional, of a science teacher education project with a heavy technology emphasis. Reports the complexity of evaluating technology projects and the multifaceted ways in which the evaluation endeavor could be approached.…

Describes a project involving collaborative groupings with the computer as an instructional tool for learners to interact with. Uses a computer-based physics instruction module developed from a physics course dealing with the concept of measurement. (Contains 16 references.) (Author/YDS)

Explains the work of the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) program which is an international science and environmental education curriculum program that enables school children to learn about the environment by taking scientific measurements of their natural surroundings and sharing their data with scientists via…

Analyzes (n=32) Brazilian secondary school students' interactions (conflicts, controversies, and arguments) as they participate in an intact 9th grade classroom activity designed to facilitate their understanding of heat energy and temperature. Reports that the differentiation between heat energy and temperature constitutes considerable…

Explains that thinking like a physicist involves an understanding of the scientific methods of inquiry and the ability to use these methods in investigations. Describes two simple experiments in which high school and college students measure physical constants and make an easy analysis of their experimental data by applying the tools offered by…

Points out that the semiconductor industry is extremely competitive and requires ongoing technological advances to improve performance while reducing costs to remain competitive and how essential it is to gain an understanding of important facets of the industry. Provides an overview of the initial and current semiconductor technology roadmap that…

Suggests that it is important to introduce liberal arts students to the essence of engineering. Describes Robotic Design Studio, a course in which students learn how to design, assemble, and program robots made out of LEGO parts, sensors, motors, and small embedded computers. Represents an alternative vision of how robot design can be used to…

Describes a humane method to improve the writing of students, from freshman to graduate, that follows the standard procedure of submission of a paper to a journal whereby the students (peers) review each other's work and revise their papers in light of the referee's comments. Introduces students to broadly-accepted scholarly communication modes of…

Describes the Virtual Solar System (VSS) course which is one of the first attempts to integrate three-dimensional (3-D) computer modeling as a central component of introductory undergraduate education. Assesses changes in student understanding of astronomy concepts as a result of participating in an experimental introductory astronomy course in…

Examines one of the world's largest student-teacher-scientist partnerships (STSP)--an international environmental science education program called Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)--and makes recommendations to scientists on how they can get the most out of their research and teaching relationships with students…

Summarizes activities and perspectives from the Center for Innovative Learning Technologies' (CILT) annual conference in 2000. Focuses on technology and equity, seeking to promote collaborative discourse and deeper understanding of the complex challenges and opportunities for improving the quality of learning for all students. (Author/YDS)

Emphasizes the importance of formative assessment in the teaching and learning process and the role technology can play in advancing assessment practices. Describes work undertaken by attendees of the Center for Innovative Learning Technologies (CILT) workshop highlighting key issues that were discussed and areas for further development including…

Community tools are technologies to foster social processes of learning through active inquiry, project-based learning, and related collaborative pedagogical approaches. Identifies current research and development trends moving towards sociotechnical systems that address learning in relation to specific domains of knowledge or activity, and social…

Discusses the role of ubiquitous and handheld computers in education. Summarizes the contributions of the Center for Innovative Learning Technologies (CILT) and describes the ubiquitous computing sessions at the CILT2000 Conference. (Author/YDS)

Describes how the Center for Innovative Learning Technologies (CILT) helped VisMod evolve from a collection of local and distinct research and development efforts into a solid field of education. (Author/YDS)