Peer Review

SciTrain

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Reviewed:: Mar 15, 2020 by Teacher Education

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Overview:

This site was developed by CATEA, the Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access at Georgia Tech. The site is designed specifically to train high school math and science teachers to be more effective instructors for students with disabilities. The project includes research, instruction for teachers on how to make their coursework, classrooms and labs more accessible, and information resources for teachers including assistive technology for their courses.

Type of Material:

Tutorial

Recommended Uses:

Teacher preparation would appear as the best use of this program. It is self-paced.

Technical Requirements:

basic digital skills

Identify Major Learning Goals:

This site offers classes for both credit and non-credit. It appears to be geared to the teaching professional; however, elements could be used in a classroom.

Math, computer science, and science teachers can learn ways to enhance the learning experience for students with disabilities.

Target Student Population:

Middle School, High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

Knowledge of specific content (math, computer science, science)

Content Quality

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Strengths:: The material presented is of good quality. There is content that could be considered interactive. Scenarios are scattered throughout.
Concerns:: A number of pages are not accessible which takes away from the quality and engagement factors. Some links are outdated.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:

This could be effective in a teacher education program as supplemental material.

It would also be useful as professional development for in-service teachers.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

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Strengths:: Easy to use with navigation menus on both sides as well as forward and back arrows within the content.
Concerns:: The lack of graphics makes it a bit boring since there is only text presented.

Other Issues and Comments:: Although there is an option to not register, the program would not allow a reviewer to continue without registering.
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