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Earth System Science as an Internet Course
A Case Study
Tamra A. SchiappaDepartment of Geosciences
Idaho Virtual Campus
Boise State University
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Acknowledgements• Idaho Virtual Campus Idaho Technology Incentive Grant
• Instructional Performance Technology Institute
• Permian Research Institute, Boise State University
Acknowledgements• Idaho Virtual Campus Idaho Technology Incentive Grant
• Instructional Performance Technology Institute
• Permian Research Institute, Boise State University
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Earth System Science
Holistic approach to study of the Earth
Emphasizes dynamic interrelationships betweenatmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, biosphere
Contents address general Earth processes
Students develop understanding of interactionbetween the Earth System and subsystems
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Conclusions:
Students engaged in this type of science learning:
Actively participate in their education
Flexible time schedule increased class participation
Demonstrated improved writing skills
Conclusions:
Students engaged in this type of science learning:
Actively participate in their education
Flexible time schedule increased class participation
Demonstrated improved writing skills
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Advantages Students:
Flexible time schedule
“Faceless environment”
Time to research and think through discussion questions
Advantages Students:
Flexible time schedule
“Faceless environment”
Time to research and think through discussion questions
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Advantages Instructors:
Flexible time schedule
Time to research and think through questions
More student - instructor interaction
Advantages Instructors:
Flexible time schedule
Time to research and think through questions
More student - instructor interaction
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Disadvantages Instructors, students:
Expensive
Time-intensive
Requires technical, administration support
Disadvantages Instructors, students:
Expensive
Time-intensive
Requires technical, administration support