Fantastic e-magazine with lots of news in science and technology. It covers everything including astronomy, biology, environment, health, medicine, economics, math, physics, chemistry, psychology and sociology. Great resource for everyone interested in science.
Type of Material:
Collection of articles on many topics. Can be used as homework, self-study, or it could be used to supplement a lecture.
Recommended Uses:
It could be used as homework or assignment but it will mainly be used as a place to get information on what is going on in the user's favorite science.
Technical Requirements:
none
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The user will find up-to-date articles and news on astronomy, biology, environment, health, medicine, economics, math, physics, chemistry, psychology and sociology.
Target Student Population:
All students can use this although the older they are the more they will understand.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Mostly no pre-requisite knowledge, but it depends on the topic. It assumes the reader is familiar with the topic they want to read about.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
Very professional, nice graphics, easy to navigate.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Not intended to teach but to enlighten the user with news on their favorite science topic. This could help students and teachers learn new and exciting things and go deeper in class than ever before.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
Easy to navigate. The layout is attractive but simple and intuitive. Good illustrations and pictures.
Other Issues and Comments:
None
Creative Commons:
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