Participatory Science via the Internet
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This special session features scientists and developers building innovative interactive virtual environments that can be used for science education from kindergarten through college. The four projects presented in this session focus on different areas of science, from space physics to entomology, but they share a common educational orientation towards participatory learning using Internet access to scientific instruments, data, and expertise.
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