University/Organization
Department of Biology
Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, Texas
Green College of Education
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, Texas
Title
Students and Teachers Enhancing Performance in Science (STEPS)
Synopsis
The purpose of the exploratory study is to evaluate the impact of an innovative technology integrated summer camp. The camps merged anatomical concepts with various forms of technology. The participants were middle and high school students and teachers from the surrounding school districts. The participants used virtual dissection tables, mini-drones, and virtual reality goggles. Data was gathered from the participants’ completed exercises, questionnaires, and open-ended questions.