Technology-Based Teaching Resource for Middle and High School Science Teachers Released By NSTA

Jan 07, 10:24 AM

Contact: Roberta Banning of the National Science Teachers Association, +1-703-312-9285, rbanning@nsta.org

ARLINGTON, Va.,Jan. 7/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- If youre an innovator or early adopter, you already know the importance of technology in educating our students, but for those of us called the late majority, NSTAs new title, Technology in the Secondary Science Classroom,will open your mind to technologys potential.

The featured technologies range from the easy to master, such as digital cameras, to the more complex, like probeware and geographic information systems. Each chapter includes a summary of current research on technologys effectiveness in the classroom; best practice guidelines drawn from research and practitioner literature; and innovative ideas for teaching with the particular technology.

Technology in the Secondary Science Classroomoffers intriguing new concepts for technology-based teaching strategies to stimulate your thinking while deepening your students engagement in science.

About the Editors

Technology in the Secondary Science Classroomwas written by a collaboration of science teachers and educators and reviewed by over 200 teachers before publication. The book was developed with funds from NSF grant #0540041.

Randy L. Bellis an associate professor of science education in the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia. A former middle and high school science teacher, he has been recognized as the National Association for Research in Science Teachings Early Career Researcher of the Year. Julie Gess-Newsomeis the J. Lawrence Walkup Distinguished Professor of Science Education at Northern Arizona University and director of NAUs Center for Science Teaching and Learning. She previously taught high school biology and general science for eight years. Julie Luft,a professor of science education at Arizona State University-Tempe, was also a middle and high school life sciences and physical science teacher.

As with most NSTA Press titles,you can browse sample pages of this new title free at the NSTA Science Store Website at http:// store.nsta.org/.

For additional information or to purchaseTechnology in the Secondary Science Classroomand other books from NSTA Press, visit the NSTA Science Store atwww.nsta.org/store.To order by phone, call800-277-5300 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET weekdays. Outside the United States and Canada, call 301-638-0200. The 125-page book is priced at $24.96 and discount-priced for NSTA members at $19.96 (Stock # PB217X, ISBN # 978-1-93353-127-4).

The Arlington, Va.-based National Science Teachers Association is the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTAs current membership includes more than 55,000 science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in science education.

NSTA Press produces twenty new books each year. Focused on the PreK-16 market and specifically aimed at teachers of science, NSTA Press titles offer a unique blend of accurate scientific content and sound teaching strategies.

SOURCE National Science Teachers Association

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