These unique students expect a similar approach in their learning. DiPaola,
Dorosh, and Brandt (2003) concurred that 21 st century students need meaningful learning
with relevance and authentic activities while utilizing technology as an instructional tool.
For example, the Thinker Tools Curriculum for teaching physics in an interactive
computer environment focuses on fundamental physical concepts and properties,
allowing students to test their preconceptions in model building and experimentation
activities. The program included an "inquiry cycle" that helps students monitor where
they are in the inquiry process. The program asked for students' reflective assessments