ABSTRACT
The Web-Based Inquiry Science Environment (WISE) project seeks to extend the Knowledge Integration Environment (KIE) approaches to a wider audience of teachers in a broad range of school settings. Internet technology has developed greatly over the past 5 years with improvements in personal computers, Web browser software, and net work access. Building on the foundation of KIE (see Davis, chap. 5 , this volume; Bell, chap. 6 , this volume; and Hoadley, chap. 7 , this vol ume) , WISE has capitalized on these developments to create a second generation learning environment with improved usability and accessi bility for classrooms. New features include a browser-based interface and powerful Web server functionality. Because it is completely Web based, WISE does not require the installation of any software on school computers or servers. In addition, WISE has continued to ex pand the library of inquiry projects that are available to teachers, sup porting an increasing range of science topics and student age groups.
