Information Technology in biology teaching: challenges and opportunities
- 1 December 1997
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Biological Education
- Vol. 31 (4) , 274-278
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00219266.1997.9655578
Abstract
This article describes some thoughts on potential gains, obstacles, and development strategies for IT in biology teaching This article considers the place of Information Technology in biological education. It addresses some of the obstacles to its greater use as well as potential benefits. A rationale is offered, drawing on social constructivist theory, which asserts the role of the teacher as architect of students' learning experiences. Some strategies are offered for developing IT use in biological education.Keywords
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