Interactive Astronomy: Integrating Web-Based Curriculum into Large Classes

天文学（11）这个项目是根据科罗拉多大学和其他地方开发的基于网络的学习材料，重新设计一个以探究为基础，每学期为大约1100名本科生提供两个学期的天文学入门课程。许多上这门课的学生都不能有效地适应目前的讲课形式。讲座被同侪指导、互动学习环境和由WWW实现的异步学习机会所取代。除了这门课程通常的目标之外，这个为期两年的项目的目标是：(1)使学生熟悉使用计算机进行基本分析和在全球网络上进行探索；(2)通过计算机技术促进主动合作学习；(3)利用技术手段降低此类课程的授课成本；(4)促进国家基础天文学教学资源的开发。该项目还提供旨在培训准教师和在职教师在K-12科学教育中使用网络技术的课程。该项目在实现这些目标方面的成功是通过与传统教学形式的部分进行比较来衡量的。描述项目和通过网站传播结果，在国家会议上作介绍，并在适当的期刊上发表。

Astronomy (11) This project is adapting web-based learning materials developed at the University of Colorado and elsewhere to re-design an inquiry-based, two-semester introductory astronomy sequence for approximately 1,100 undergraduates each semester. Many students who take this course are not effectively engaged by the current lecture format. Lectures are replaced with peer instruction, interactive learning environments, and asynchronous learning opportunities enabled by the WWW. In addition to the usual goals of such a course, the goals of the two-year project are to: (1) familiarize students with the use of computers for elementary analysis and for exploration on the world-wide web; (2) facilitate active and cooperative learning through computer technology; (3) realize opportunities to reduce costs of delivery of such courses through technology; (4) contribute to the development of a national resource for teaching elementary astronomy. The project is also offering courses aimed at training prospective and in-service teachers in the use of web-based technology for K-12 science education.The project's success in achieving these goals is being measured through comparison with sections taught in traditional formats. Description of the project and dissemination if results is being done through a web site, presentations at national meetings, and publications in appropriate journals.