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Title: A New Resource for College Distance Education Astronomy Laboratory Exercises
Language: English
Authors: Vogt, Nicole P., Cook, Stephen P., Muise, Amy Smith
Source: American Journal of Distance Education. 2013 27(3):189-200.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2013
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Distance Education, Astronomy, Laboratory Experiments, College Students, College Faculty, Mathematical Applications, Hands on Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Internet, Video Technology, Comparative Analysis, Teaching Guides, Tutorial Programs, Course Descriptions
Geographic Terms: New Mexico
DOI: 10.1080/08923647.2013.795365
ISSN: 0892-3647
Abstract: This article introduces a set of distance education astronomy laboratory exercises for use by college students and instructors and discusses first usage results. This General Astronomy Education Source exercise set contains eight two-week projects designed to guide students through both core content and mathematical applications of general astronomy material. Projects are divided between hands-on activities and computer-aided analyses of modern astronomical data. The suite of online resources includes student and instructor guides, laboratory report templates, learning objectives, video tutorials, plotting tools, and web-based applications that allow students to analyze both images and spectra of astronomical objects. A pilot usage study indicates that distance learners using these materials perform as well as or better than a comparison cohort of on-campus students. The authors are actively seeking collaborators to use these resources in astronomy courses and other educational venues.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 20
Entry Date: 2014
Accession Number: EJ1022163
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