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Comparison of technology use between biology and physics teachers in a 1:1 laptop environment

Posted on 14 Jul 2015 with 0 comments
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Using a mixed-methods approach the authors compared the associated practices of senior physics teachers and students in a 1:1 laptop environment with those of senior biology teachers and students also in a 1:1 laptop environment, in seven high schools in Sydney, NSW, Australia. They found that the physics teachers and students reported more use of their laptops than did their biology counterparts, particularly in regard to higher order, engaging activities such as simulations.


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