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NECC 2004 Presentation Description

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Science, Mathematics, Geography, and Technology Post-Secondary Faculty and K-12 Teachers...Please complete our online survey


Bridging the Gap Between Urban and Rural Schools with Technology


Authors
Laurie F. Ruberg, Ph.D.
Debbie Reese, Ph.D.
Jennifer Kirby
Victor Hernandez, Ph.D.

Abstract: After analyzing national and regional reports and interviews with educational leaders in the mid-Atlantic region, the MARSSB team selected postsecondary pre-service teacher faculty and rural educators as its two key target populations for space science outreach. The first step in developing a strategy to serve these two populations was to develop a better understanding of the current condition of mathematics and science teaching and educational technology use at minority-serving and rural K-12 and postsecondary institutions in the mid-Atlantic region. While data exist that document the disparity experienced by minority-serving postsecondary and rural K-12 schools, MARSSB’s research is more specific, focused on finding ways that the resources of the NASA Office of Space Science education and public outreach program can help address unmet needs in terms of the resources, services, and expertise it has to offer.


Keywords: implementation, inquiry, technology, reform, curriculum reform initiative.

Full paper available for download: Bridging the Gap Between Urban and Rural Schools with Technology

 
 
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