Ching-San Lai
National Taipei University of Education
Email：clai@tea.ntue.edu.tw
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the learning effectiveness of using information technology into high school students’ Earth science learning. There were 31 high school students participated in this study. Students were guided to explore the topics of information technology and Earth science, and given instructions for using a 3D imaging technology system in order to promote their training in and application of both information technology and Earth science. This study searched both quantitative and qualitative data as the sources for the analyses. A Learning Questionnaire (4 point Likert-type scale) was employed to gather students’ feedback on their learning with the 3D imaging technology system. In addition, a rubric was used to evaluate the students’ Earth science projects. The results indicated that the integration of information technology into Earth science learning promotes students’ learning outcomes. The results also showed that most of the participating students had a clear understanding of the functions of 3D photography, and were satisfied with using 3D photography in their Earth science learning.
Keywords :earth science, information technology, science education