Submission Date: 02.04.1998
| Title of ODL course / project: |
LABNET |
| Subject / Field of the ODL course / project: |
Math, Science and Technology |
| Institution Name: |
TERC |
| Country: |
USA |
| Language: |
ERnglish |
More Info about ...LABNET
- Addresses to
- Is classroom independent
- Activity of the distant learners during the project
- Started at 1989 and will be ended at
- Is open to external contributors / participants
- No of Distant Learners: 1500
- No of Distant Educators:
- Means used in the project:
- Web based discussion groups
- There is no need for physical mobity during the run of the project
Description of the project
LabNet is a network-based community for K-12 science,
math, and technology educators dedicated to supporting and encouraging inquiry-oriented,
project-based learning. LabNet uses telecommunications to provide an electronic
meeting place in which teachers can support each other in experimenting
with new teaching strategies, reflect on their teaching experiences, problem
solve, share resources, build collegial connections with their peers, and
take part in professional development. The LabNet community began in 1989
with 130 teachers and has expanded to include over 1500 teachers from all
50 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico. Funded by the National Science
Foundation.
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