Technology-Based Inquiry in Middle & Secondary Schools

Catalog description

This course introduces students to various technologies that can be used for inquiry-based activities in middle and secondary classrooms. Through hands-on experiences with the graphing calculators, calculator-based labs (CBLs), personal digital assistants (PDAs), global positioning systems GPS/graphical information systems GIS systems, and other emerging technologies, students will develop skills that can be used with students for inquiry-based learning. Participants will explore the practical applications of each tool and create a variety of products and materials to be used in the classroom. Technology and its classroom applications are interwoven into research and evaluation. Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.