SkyTitan Benefits
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 |