Abstract:
The Gulf Stream Voyage is an Internet-based multidisciplinary project which utilizes both real time data and primary source materials to help guide students to discover t...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
The Gulf Stream Voyage is an Internet-based multidisciplinary project which utilizes both real time data and primary source materials to help guide students to discover the science and history of the Gulf Stream. There are several advantages of using real time data in the classroom including: the infusion of inquiry-based learning, fostering problem solving skills, addressing several learning styles, and student relevance.
Published in: Proceedings of OCEANS 2005 MTS/IEEE
Date of Conference: 17-23 September 2005
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 26 June 2006
Print ISBN:0-933957-34-3
Print ISSN: 0197-7385
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