Online science learning [electronic resource] : best practices and technologies / Kevin F. Downing, Jennifer K. Holtz.

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Downing, Kevin F

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Publication details: Hershey, Pa. : IGI Global (701 E. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, USA), c2008.Description: electronic texts (xvii, 353 p. : ill., map) : digital filesISBN:

9781599049878 (ebook)
1599049872 (ebook)

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Electronic books.

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507.8/5 22

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Q181 .D654 2008e

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Contents:

Section I: Science Education and Online Science Learning -- 1. Online Science: Its Role in Fostering Global Scientific Capital -- 2. Controversies and Concurrence in Science Education -- 3. Virtual School Science -- 4. Taking University Science Education Online -- 5. The Role of Practical Work in Online Science -- 6. Knowledge Transfer and Collaboration Structures for Online Science --

Section II: Online Science Instructional Strategies and Technologies -- 7. Online Science: Contemporary Approaches to Practical Work -- 8. The Cutting Edge: Promising Technologies and Strategies for Online Science Education --

Section III: Assessing Online Science Learning -- 9. Assessing Science Competence Achieved at a Distance --

Section IV: Disciplinary Examples in Online Science Courses -- 10. Online Mathematics and Physical Science (Mathematics, Astronomy, Chemistry, and Physics) -- 11. Online Geoscience -- 12. Online Life Sciences --

Section V: Best Practice Model for Online Science Learning -- 13. A Didactic Model for the Development of Effective Online Science Courses -- About the Authors -- Index.

Abstract: "This book reviews trends and efforts in web-based science instruction and evaluates contemporary philosophies and pedagogies of online science instruction. This title on an emergent and vital area of education clearly demonstrates how to enrich the academic character and quality of web-based science instruction"--Provided by publisher.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section III: Assessing Online Science Learning -- 9. Assessing Science Competence Achieved at a Distance --

Section V: Best Practice Model for Online Science Learning -- 13. A Didactic Model for the Development of Effective Online Science Courses -- About the Authors -- Index.

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"This book reviews trends and efforts in web-based science instruction and evaluates contemporary philosophies and pedagogies of online science instruction. This title on an emergent and vital area of education clearly demonstrates how to enrich the academic character and quality of web-based science instruction"--Provided by publisher.

Also available in print.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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