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Arizona Science Teacher Association Translating Science in the 21st Century Computer based science projects involving Podcasting, Wikis, and Virtual Laboratory 21st Century Learning in the Classroom • Learning IN the 21st Century – Current tools, media, technology • Learning FOR the 21st Century – Critical thinking – Applying knowledge – Participating productively Technology in the Science classroom • Computer-Based Instruction technique – Examples: • • • • Tutorials Drill and Practice Simulations Educational Games Provided as a supplement to classroom education Benefits of Computer-Based Instruction • Creates student interest and a learning centered-atmosphere • Increases student motivation • Students can progress at their own pace – Individual learning • Provides immediate feedback Virtual Laboratory • Cost efficient • Enables students to apply concepts in their daily lives My Future Research • Does the implementation of Computer-Based Instruction increase the content retention of English Language Learners. • Based on: – Audio-visual learning – Immediate feedback – Meta-cognitive skills • Language not a barrier Sources online: OnlineLabs.in Subjects: • • • • • • • • Chemistry Physics Biology Anatomy Geology Astronomy Design Math Anatomy www.getbodysmart.com Educational Games • Interactive • Students are interested • Application of knowledge Partnership for Biotechnology and Genomics Education (PBGE) pbge.ucdavis.edu Currently Available Software • Virtual DNA Fingerprinting Laboratory 3.0 • Virtual Plant Biotechnology and Genomics 2.0 • Legacy Software-Germ Wars All virtual laboratories are available to download for free DNA Fingerprinting 21st Century Computer Based Instruction in the Science Classroom • Using current technologies • Increasing critical thinking • Applying knowledge Thank you