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Course Objectives

1. To analyze the TPACK framework and its implications for science education;
2. To discuss the importance, advantages and disadvantages of technology integration into science education;
3. To develop an awareness related to the characteristics of educational technologies that can be used to improve the quality of science teaching and learning;
4. To examine various technologies that can be used in science education;
5. To engage in technology integrated lessons throughout the course;
6. To examine and reflect upon technology integrated science lesson examples;
7. To experience the technology integration process while preparing lesson plans and activities for teaching science;
8. To design a unit of instruction for a science topic using the TPACK framework;
9. To develop technological skills to be able to combine technology and pedagogy effectively for teaching science content;
10. To develop an interest in research on technology integration into science education.