The aim of this research project was to analyse learning using Augmented Reality (AR) technology and the motivational and cognitive aspects related to it in an informal learning context. The... Read more
Young people who may have thought that scientists were ‘boring’ and ‘nerdy’ changed their minds after having an opportunity to ‘Meet the Scientist’ face-to-face. That’s one of the key findin... Read more
The emphasis is about helping students learn key concepts in science, rather than just facts American students need a dramatically new approach to improve how they learn science, says a note... Read more
Image via Wikipedia Worth repeating . . . THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN Most people would assume that 20 years from now when historians look back at 2008-09, they will conclude that the most important... Read more
Image via Wikipedia ADDING ART AND DESIGN TO SCIENCE EDUCATIONWOULD PUT A BIT OF HUMANITY BACK INTO THE INNOVATION ENGINE AND LEAD TO THE MOST MEANINGFUL KIND OF PROGRESS A silver lining in... Read more
If you want to talk about bolstering science and math education in this country, I’ll gladly break out my virtual pompoms and go rah. Who wouldn’t? Our nation’s economy, global allure and fu... Read more
The U.S. is graduating fewer and fewer scientists and engineers Editor’s note: The most valuable employees of any technology company are the engineers and scientists, which is why everyone i... Read more
The hands-on excitement of the lab to students The Cell Motion BioBus, a high-tech, carbon-neutral laboratory housed in a retrofitted transit bus brings science education to deprived schools... Read more