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December 29, 2013
iPads for addressing astronomy misconceptions in scale
Many individuals and even entire schools and school districts are quick to jump on technology bandwagons when a new piece of technology is released. The excitement and the hype of bringing new technology in to the classroom at time will override the more important questions – will this technology improve student learning? Or could the technology actually hurt student learning? Apple products are commonly found in schools, especially the K-12 …
Laura Guertin is a Distinguished Professor of Earth Sciences at Penn State Brandywine in Media, PA. Her research focuses on how technology can enhance teaching and student learning in introductory-level geoscience courses for non-science majors. Her blog focuses on geoscience education/outreach, science communication, and technology tools in the classroom, online, and in the field.