SkyTitan Benefits
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The SkyTitan alliance has over 25 years of research and development in identifying the best methods and techniques for delivering astronomy education. Coupling research, showing that learning occurs best through a "hands-on" approach, with an innovative use of technology, SkyTitan has developed a truly unique, effective, and exciting venue for teaching astronomy. Multiple benefits are provided by utilizing this dynamic infrastructure:
- Innovative approach to teaching content - Technology based - Course content and activities are immediately available on-line - Collaborative projects - Research projects extend learning objectives - Activities provide relevance and rigor - Guided instruction and training reduces learning curves and “technical anxieties” - Content exceeds state and national standards - Content is interdisciplinary based and covers multiple fields and learning objectives - Readily available access to expensive and technical equipment - Access to dynamic educational resources with no expenditures on equipment, labor, or cost of ownership |