This article discusses how Kids Network allows students to explore topics the way scientists do. They ask questions, research, form hypothesis, experiment, and analyze data from all over the U.S. and foreign countries. By organizing classrooms into reasearch units with other classrooms, the learning and communication are increased many-fold. The different units lend themselves to true interdisciplinary integration of technology into the learning enviroment. This technology relies heavily on math and science concepts using a visual rather than a textual approach .
Students explore real-world questions much as scientists do.
Most of the work is done by pairs or groups of students resulting in greater student productivity and achievement. Number 4, p.23-25. Some of the software is avaible for use in the classroom while other programs in develoment are discussed. This article for teachers identifies several computer programs and their uses for aiding in teaching geography. Included in the programs is a race across country collecting postcards, a truck driving adventure across the country, as well as many others.