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Joy Renfro MEDT 8484 Research Proposal


 * Problem Statement**

 Elementary students should be provided with opportunities to develop science content knowledge through scientific inquiry and technology. Many teachers, however, are unsure how to accomplish this. This research identifies some methods of effectively integrating technology in the elementary classroom to make science instruction more meaningful, inquiry based, and efficient. It also evaluates the impact that these technologies can have on student achievement. This research will answer the following questions:


 * Does the integration of technology in the elementary science classroom positively impact student engagement?
 * Are instructional methods that are technology-based more beneficial for student learning than more traditional techniques?