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Abstract -- The Internet and K-12 Mathematics and Science Reform
D6: New Concepts of Learning
The Internet and K-12 Mathematics and Science Reform
- Thomas, David
( dave@mathfs.math.montana.edu)
- Stevenson, Stephanie
( stevens@mail.firn.edu)
Abstract
The reform of K-12 mathematics and science education is now recognized in
many countries as a vital national interest linked to economic
competitiveness, national security, environmental concerns and many other
issues. As timely as this interest might appear, change itself comes
slowly in education, often involving years of planning, curriculum
development, teacher training, legal battles, and bickering over
budgets. Old solutions will not fix this problem.
Until recently, the Internet and its vast information and human resources
have been dedicated to supporting research and development activities at
the graduate level, in the national laboratories and in corporate
research laboratories. The rewards of this investment are now widely
understood and appreciated. Less is known about HPCC projects
currrently underway in K-12 education. The good news is that wonderful
things are happening, albeit on a small scale. This paper will highlight
a number of ongoing projects, present the needs of K-12 mathematics and
science education from the teachers' perspective, and advocate a
collaborative approach to K-12 educational reform involving the HPCC and
telecommunications communities as stake holders and partners.