Bruce and Levin (1997), for
example, look at ways in which the tools, techniques, and applications of
technology can support integrated, inquiry-based learning to "engage
children in exploring, thinking, reading, writing, researching, inventing,
problem-solving, and experiencing the world." They developed the idea of technology
as media with four different focuses: media for inquiry (such as data
modeling, spreadsheets, access to online databases, access to online
observatories and microscopes, and hypertext), media for communication (such as word processing, e-mail,
synchronous conferencing, graphics software, simulations, and tutorials), media for construction (such as
robotics, computer-aided design, and control systems), and media for expression (such as interactive video, animation
software, and music composition).
In a review of
existing evidence of technology's impact on learning, Marshall (2002) found strong evidence that
educational technology "complements what a great teacher does naturally,"
extending their reach and broadening their students' experience beyond the
classroom. "With ever-expanding content
and technology choices, from video to multimedia to the Internet," Marshall suggests
"there's an unprecedented need to understand the recipe for success, which
involves the learner, the teacher, the content, and the environment in which
technology is used."
Julie Shy on 06 Jul 12AwesomeStories is a gathering place of primary-source information. Its purpose - since the site was first launched in 1999 - is to help educators and individuals find original sources, located at national archives, libraries, universities, museums, historical societies and government-created web sites. AwesomeStories is about primary sources. The stories exist as a way to place original materials in context and to hold those links together in an interesting, cohesive way (thereby encouraging people to look at them). It is a totally different kind of web site in that its purpose is to place primary sources at the forefront - not the opinions of a writer. Its objective is to take the site's users to places where those primary sources are located. The author of each story is listed on the preface page of the story. A link to the author provides more detailed information. This educational, curriculum-support teaching/learning tool is also designed to support state and national standards. Each story on the site links to online primary-source materials which are positioned in context to enhance reading comprehension, understanding and enjoyment.
Berylaube 00 on 15 Jul 12Really exceptional. Many thanks. incredibly interacive..Videos, audio, pictures, articles. lesson plans. Awesome.
