Using technology in science is one of the best ways I can think of to give students first hand knowledge of space, sea exhibits, planets, just about anything nowadays can be viewed virtually. The only thing better is hands on activities. Using the World Wide Web takes students to places some will never go. How many of us will travel in space or be able to see a volcano up close? Taking virtual tours and seeing exhibits on line are better than watching them on a DVD. It's raw and unedited. It also allows lab experiments that schools may not be equip to do, yet students can still have the experience. Students can also collect and store data like scientist do by using spread sheets and graphing software.
As a teacher and guider of my curriculum, I should be involved in what the school is going to invest in as far as software and multimedia center. I need to make sure it will have an effective use to and for my students. Something that is reputable and will be around for a while. I should check out sites and software before I recommend them to parents and students or even faculty.
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