Resource Teachers for Microcomputer-Based Laboratories in Middle Level Science

这个为期2年半的项目旨在开发40个高度 培训微型计算机应用方面的辅导教师， 基于实验室（MBL）的中级科学。 这些 从长远来看，资源教师将可用于 培训其他科学教师使用该技术。 此外，约6000名中级理科学生将 受益于MBL经验作为他们科学的一部分， 程序. 该项目的一些独特之处是，“1）资源 教师将接受正规的大学讲习班和 并通过同侪辅导在学校现场; 2）一个新的 将开发一套MBL活动，以利用 现有的商业MBL软件和硬件; 3）强大的 评价部分将监测 （四）新的边境检查线- 将创建一个永久性的课程， SDSU; 5）该项目将为大多数人口提供服务， 由历史上代表性不足的学生组成， 6）一个永久性的MBL交换所将被 作为区域和国家MBL存放处进行维护 科学学习活动，提供 培训MBL研讨会主持人，运行电子 为有兴趣的教师建立网络，并 普遍推广电脑应用， 区域学校。 相当于NSF奖金22.3%的金额正在被 圣地亚哥州立大学作为费用分摊捐款。

This 2 1/2 year project is designed to develop 40 highly trained resource teachers in applications of microcomputers- based laboratories (MBL) for middle level science. These resource teachers will then be available in the long term to train other science teachers in the use of the technology. In addition, some 6000 middle level science students will benefit by having MBL experiences as part of their science programs. Some unique features of this project are that "1) Resource teachers will be trained both in formal university workshops and on site in their schools through peer coaching; 2) A new set of MBL activities will be developed to capitalize on existing commercial MBL software and hardware; 3) A strong evaluation component will monitor both the degree of implementation of MBL and its effectiveness; 4) A new MBL- focused course will be created for a permanent offering at SDSU; 5) the project will serve a population the majority of which consists of students from historically underrepresented groups; and, 6) A permanent MBL clearinghouse will be maintained as a regional and national repository of MBL science learning activities, to provide a directory of trained MBL workshop presenters, to run an electronic bulletin board for networking interested teachers, and to generally promote the use of computer applications in regional schools. An amount equivalent to 22.3% of the NSF award is being contributed by San Diego State University as cost-sharing.