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Computer Use in the Science Classroom: Proceed with Caution! What Educators Still Need to Learn About Computer Exploitation

Journal of College Science Teaching—February 1997

Compared with books, black boards, calculators, and overhead projectors, the computer is a very new entity in the classroom. Despite its newness, this field must mature quickly to keep pace with the rapidly increasing use and potential misuse of computers in science education. This article highlights the need for educators to research how teachers can implement traditional and contemporary teaching strategies in concert with the use of computers and other technologies to create an appealing, stimulating classroom environment that promotes student interest in and learning of science.
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