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Technology and Environmental Science

The document discusses how technology has benefited the teaching and learning of environmental science. It provides examples of how smartphones apps can be used to simulate environmental impacts and how virtual reality games can demonstrate long-term effects of pollution. The document also notes that while technology provides opportunities, some teachers worry about overreliance and not all students have access, so schools aim to take a balanced approach.

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Technology and Environmental Science

The document discusses how technology has benefited the teaching and learning of environmental science. It provides examples of how smartphones apps can be used to simulate environmental impacts and how virtual reality games can demonstrate long-term effects of pollution. The document also notes that while technology provides opportunities, some teachers worry about overreliance and not all students have access, so schools aim to take a balanced approach.

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TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Environmental science includes subjects such as chemistry, geography and biology in the
study of the environment. It is an important part of many education programmes, and
developments in technology have greatly benefited the way the subject is taught and
learnt.

One particularly successful use of technology is with special apps on smartphones. These
use scientific facts to show students predictions about the future. For example, students
might be studying the ecology of a nearby lake, and possible environmental damage. The
app uses information collected by the student to explain how different pollution levels
will affect that particular lake. Of course, many people agree that doing experiments
outside the classroom is a great learning opportunity. However, not everyone is
convinced that it is necessary to use the latest technology to do so, and some teachers
worry that too much time is spent on electronic devices during science lessons. Most
schools try to take a balanced approach, and limit how often electronic devices are used.

When students use the internet in their science lessons, they also benefit from being able
to access the latest information about international environmental research that is
relevant to their studies. However, not all students own smartphones, or have access to
tablets at school. To address this issue, some mobile phone companies are offering
schools special deals. They
give free phones to schools for the students to use, with cheaper internet connection
which the schools can afford more easily.

We all know how important it is to protect the environment, but the results of the damage
that is caused by pollution often take time to appear. To help students see the long-term
effects of different solutions to the problem, a virtual reality computer game called
TimeSpeed has been created. It is set in a beautiful ocean, and students wear special
glasses, which make the game look so real that people feel as if they are actually in the
water. The game begins with a sea filled with creatures, then as pollution levels rise, the
sea-life starts to vanish. Although some people have commented that educational games
like TimeSpeed do not include enough detailed information for students, teachers have
been pleased by how well students have responded to its message. Developers have
released a new improved version of the game, which is even more relevant to study
programmes.

Most students today learn through working together and sharing information. As well as
work in the classroom, the same approach can now extend to the wider world. It is easier
than ever to compare results of scientific investigations with students in other countries.

Teachers of other subjects are also exploring interesting ways of using technology to
improve their students’ learning experience.

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