Technology-based Science classroom: what factors facilitate learning?

Learning primary science includes the acquisition of science process skills. This study explores the use of specifically designed web-based instructional materials in teaching these science process skills, particularly the skill of controlling variables. This qualitative case study attempts to uncover the factors that influence learning in a web-based learning environment. Analysis of verbal and non-verbal data reveals that there are various factors that influence the acquisition of science process skills. Four factors emerged from this study: (1) the web-based instructional materials, (2) the physical setting, (3) the role of the teacher, and (4) the students readiness. This article discusses these findings and their implications to the teaching and learning of primary science in a web-based learning environment