Technology and Environmental Education: Friend or Foe?.

Athman, Julie; Bates, Tim

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ERIC Number: EJ578390

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Publication Date: 1998

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Technology and Environmental Education: Friend or Foe?

Athman, Julie; Bates, Tim

Legacy, v9 n3 p12-15 May-Jun 1998

Discusses the pros and cons often mentioned concerning technology in education. Describes measures of effectiveness of technology-enhanced educational programs, ranging from active learning and multidisciplinary tasks to performance-based assessments. Argues that technology should enhance rather than replace direct experiences. (PVD)

Descriptors: Active Learning, Computer Uses in Education, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning, Information Technology, Teacher Role

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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