Success for online learning resources in STEM
A pan-European report has found significant successes for online learning resources on several fronts in STEM subjects.
- 85% of the teachers involved stated that use of the learning resources had an impact on the autonomous learning of the pupils.
- 77% said that the resources made the concepts easier to understand.
- Interestingly, nearly three quarters of the teachers said the resources stimulated their own interest and motivation for the teaching.
- A majority said that the resources made it easier for their pupils to understand experimental results, or developed scientific methodology.
The learning resources were collected from a range of sources and published in several languages. Some pupils experienced problems with resources that weren’t in local languages, or had difficulties with access to ICT rooms and resources. Some were used to better resources, and so didn’t receive maximum benefit.
So, to summarise: well chosen resources delivered with time and space for their use, in language appropriate for the targeted learners DO have a positive effect on learning what are sometimes called ‘hard to teach’ topics.
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