TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING IN SCIENCE EDUCATION: WHERE INSTRUCTIONAL CHALLENGES INTERFACE NONCONFORMING PRODUCTIVITY TO INCREASE RETENTION, ENHANCE TRANSFER, AND MAXIMIZE STUDENT LEARNING
- NCCU Author/Contributor (non-NCCU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- James Osler, Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- North Carolina Central University (NCCU )
- Web Site: www.nccu.edu/academics/library/
Abstract: Technology Engineering is an innovative component of a much larger arena of teaching that effectively uses interactivetechnology as a method of enhancing learning and the learning environment. Using this method to teach science andmath content empowers the teacher and enhances the curriculum as the classroom becomes more efficient andeffective. Although the most modern technology–enhanced content is available for classroom deployment, this studysuggests that various challenges arise that can delay a fully productive and successful integration of technology in thescience classroom. In this study, seven urban school science teachers, incorporated technology–enhancedinquiry–based modules into their lesson plans to determine the overall effectiveness of technology integration in theirclassrooms. This paper examines how Technology Engineering helps students to understand scientific phenomena,despite hindrances with in the instructional environment.
Additional Information
- Publication
- i-manager’s Journal on Educational Technology, Vol. 9, No. 2
- Language: English
- Date: 2012