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ERIC Number: EJ535716
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Publication Date: 1996
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Online Mentors: Experimenting in Science Class.
O'Neil, D. Kevin; Gomez, Louis M.
Educational Leadership, v54 n3 p39-42 Nov 1996
Describes a Northwestern University project exploring how to orchestrate distant mentoring ("telementoring") relationships between science students and workplace scientists. The goal was to develop an audience of (volunteer) scientists to offer students ongoing advice and criticism. Challenges included finding appropriate volunteers, sustaining activities, designing assessments and incentives, and maintaining communication. (MLH)
Descriptors: Electronic Mail, High Schools, Mentors, Science Education, Scientists, Student Research
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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