{"product_id":"9780306466441","title":"Innovations in Science Education and Technology: Rebuilding Our Educational System","description":"\u003ch1\u003eInnovations in Science Education and Technology: Rebuilding Our Educational System\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBork, Alfred; Gunnarsdottir, Sigrun\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning is a critical worldwide problem for humans, essential  to create a peaceful and happy world. We have serious problems in  learning in both wealthy and poor areas. New approaches to learning  are needed, as the current system may not rise to the new challenges.  \u003cbr\u003e  This book proposes a new strategy for learning, worldwide and for all  ages of students. Computer-based distance learning would be the major  delivery mechanism, with very large numbers of students. The very  frequent interactions between the student and the computer would be  like that with a skilled human teacher. These interactions would take  place in the student's native language, in both directions. A typical  interaction would be a question to a student, and a free-form student  response. Both voice and keyboard student input would be possible. The  learning programs would work with each student until mastery is  achieved, adapting to the needs of each. Students would be active  learners. \u003cbr\u003e  The book begins with the problems and goals of learning. It considers  possible forms of distance learning, looking at the variables  involved, current examples of distance learning, and possible future  forms including examples from science fiction. It then investigates  student interactions, considering both frequency of interactions and  the quality of each interaction. Programs developed in the Educational  Technology Center at the University of California, Irvine, illustrate  the critical idea of tutorial learning with computers. Production of  tutorial learning material and costs for a student hour of learning is  discussed. The book ends with suggestions for future progress. \u003cbr\u003e  Current hardware and software is fully adequate for the tasks  described. Development of all required learning units is a major  activity. After this development, both better quality of learning and  lower costs are very likely. Further experimental work is essential to  understand the possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2001-10-31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9780306466441\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-94-010-0636-1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 192\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer Netherlands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44341139210380,"sku":"9780306466441","price":49.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780306466441.jpg?v=1776450487","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780306466441","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}