There are two main points about the technology. And the computers make it possible to do things we couldn't do without them. Mouradian, along with Elizabeth Stern and Madeline Huebel-Drake, were pioneers in many ways, both changing the pedagogy for teaching science while implementing computers as an integral part of the curriculum. Joined four years ago by Kathe Hetter, the four continue to meet regularly over lunch to evaluate progress and work out problems. In fact, Mike brought in an article written 30 years ago that described a similar concept but without the integration of computers.
Technology gives it an impetus for existence and excitement.
It's not just the medium of today but of the future. The effects of the program have not only improved student learning as evidenced by standardized test scores in science, but have also raised the level of student skills in using computers. As a result, students are applying new technologies in classes throughout the curriculum. Students are experimenting with new ways of researching information, expressing their ideas, and communicating electronically with each other at all hours about projects and what they are learning. For example, where now there are thousands of related web pages, back then our students were creating materials because the information wasn't there.