A likely scenario starts with a large classroom presentation to introduce students to new concepts, procedures, theories, or for motivation. Instructors will play an active role in this process by establishing chat rooms or through the more passive e-mail system. Our challenge will be to create the material, design new instruction modes, and to think in entirely new ways about science education. Instead, we will find instruction occurring throughout the day, and into the evening using our computer at home to interact with the class. Distance learning will increase significantly as students find they can access instructional material from home.
Computerized labs are available today.
What students learn about observation, interpretation, and analysis remains a significant issue. I accomplish these go21s through many different avenues. As chair ofthe Chemistry Department, I use weekly department meetings as a vehicle to share teaching ideas. Each summer I teach an AP chemistry workshop to teachers preparing for their first AP dass. Day, where they have hands-on laboratory experiences.