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Peer reviewedFrancek, Mark – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2000
Uses the PowerPoint program instead of paper in student projects. Describes the background and procedure for project implementation. Presents students' written comments on the project and discusses the challenges of incorporating multimedia into the earth science curriculum. (YDS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Earth Science, Higher Education, Integrated Curriculum
Peer reviewedWitham, Shelly Anne; Krockover, Gerald H.; Ridgway, Kenneth D.; Zinsmeister, William J. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2003
Describes the development and implementation of an undergraduate earth science course using WebCT, a multipurpose software package. The course included class e-mail, science hyperlinks, an online calendar, an online discussion board, and online handouts. (DDR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Distance Education, Earth Science
Peer reviewedDewey, Kenneth F.; Meyer, Steven J. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2000
Introduces a software package available for the climatology curriculum that determines possible climatic events according to a long-term climate history. Describes the integration of the software into the curriculum and presents examples of active learning. (Contains 19 references.) (YDS)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Climate, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
