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Published in: Journal of Science Teacher Education 1/2016

01-02-2016 | Editorial

Technology as Inquiry Teaching Partner

Authors: Libby Gerard, Camillia Matuk, Marcia C. Linn

Published in: Journal of Science Teacher Education | Issue 1/2016

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This special issue explores how technology can strengthen teaching and professional development in K-12 science education. Consistent with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) the contributors focus on supporting teachers to engage students in scientific practices and prepare students to become autonomous learners who can tackle new problems they encounter in their lives. Their papers illustrate how teachers and technology can be partners in inquiry, and how technology can help teachers guide students to design ways to investigate scientific dilemmas. …

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Metadata
Title
Technology as Inquiry Teaching Partner
Authors
Libby Gerard
Camillia Matuk
Marcia C. Linn
Publication date
01-02-2016
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Published in
Journal of Science Teacher Education / Issue 1/2016
Print ISSN: 1046-560X
Electronic ISSN: 1573-1847
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10972-016-9457-4

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