Blended Science Methods & Conceptual Physics

2005 hp Technology for Teaching Grant Project Blended Science Methods and Conceptual Physics
C. Project Rationale: Assigning theory and pedagogy in the methods class, and content in the physical science class, misses a genuine opportunity to integrate and solidify a rich understanding of both. Many teacher preparation programs have difficulty guiding their students through the continuum of "novice learner of science" to "expert teacher of science". This project applies learning theory to moblile/tablet technology to create a blended science curriculum for aspiring teachers that will increase thier scientific understanding and actively engage them as they transfer this new science knowledge into the process of designing an instructional science unit for K-8 students.