Our day continued with a visit to the Center for Educational Technology in Tel Aviv. There we met with Guy Levi who gave us an extensive review of many (but still not all) of the products the Center produces. We saw examples of "Learning Objects" that simulate physical phenomenon, and also of digital books that permit teachers to add materials and promote collaborative learning.
A number of the products Guy described raised important educational questions - are there really advantages to simulations over experiencing the "real thing", particularly when dealing with the natural world? Do pupils really learn from these simulations? And beyond these ... what are our expectations when we speak about education and learning?
Of course we didn't find any answers ... yet. And quite honestly, we don't expect to, even by the end of our tour.
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