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Implementation of Information Technologies in the Teaching of "Science for the 21st Century"

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  • S. Catterall

    (Physics Department, Syracuse University, 201 Physics Bldg, Syracuse, N.Y. 13244-1130, USA)

  • M. Goldberg

    (Physics Department, Syracuse University, 201 Physics Bldg, Syracuse, N.Y. 13244-1130, USA)

  • E. Lipson

    (Physics Department, Syracuse University, 201 Physics Bldg, Syracuse, N.Y. 13244-1130, USA)

  • A. Middleton

    (Physics Department, Syracuse University, 201 Physics Bldg, Syracuse, N.Y. 13244-1130, USA)

  • G. Vidali

    (Physics Department, Syracuse University, 201 Physics Bldg, Syracuse, N.Y. 13244-1130, USA)

Abstract

We illustrate the use of World Wide Web technologies for the teaching of general science topics to undergraduate non-science majors. The newly developed course,Science for the 21st Century, consists of modules each presenting scientific topics of current interest and broad appeal. Network- and computer-based tools are used by instructors to: 1) present multimedia material in lectures; 2) produce and store Web-based modules; 3) communicate notices about the course. Students use computers to: 1) access and review lecture material; 2) explore information sources (located on our server or elsewhere) for term projects and homework assignments; 3) obtain information about the course and communicate with instructors. We describe our experiences with this course and formulate some general conclusions which might be of interest to others wishing to use network-based resources for teaching.

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  • S. Catterall & M. Goldberg & E. Lipson & A. Middleton & G. Vidali, 1997. "Implementation of Information Technologies in the Teaching of "Science for the 21st Century"," International Journal of Modern Physics C (IJMPC), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 8(01), pages 49-66.
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:ijmpcx:v:08:y:1997:i:01:n:s0129183197000060
    DOI: 10.1142/S0129183197000060
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