Technology as a Tool of Science
Technology is an integral part of working in science related fields. This fact is evident in the latest standards for teaching science. The following statement by Robley and Doering (2013) reflect how technology has impacted the way teachers approach science instruction:
Students cannot learn science in any meaningful way unless they use the tools of science. For example, a science teacher cannot simply lecture about data collection or just demonstrate it; instead, the standards require that students carry out their own data collection. (p. 324)
Practicing data collection provides meaningful opportunities for students to learn about the processes of science as they apply to real life. The example on this page is a worksheet for an activity that relates a science lesson to the work of engineers.
Reference
Roblyer, M. D., & Doering, A. H. (2013). Technology and Learning with Technology in Mathematics and Science Instruction. Integrating educational technology into teaching (6th ed., pp. 308-329). Boston: Pearson/Allyn and Bacon Publishers.
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