Abstract
Computer supported inquiry based learning environments are developing along the lines of integrated learning and combining multiple approaches; but till now, they have rarely included virtual and remote experimental environments to form a unified body of information and knowledge in both collaborative and constructivist way. With progress in information technologies, the chance to handle real objects by application of remote and virtual experiments across the Internet has emerged.
This paper describes how a scientifically exact and problem-solving-oriented remote and virtual science experimental environment might help to build a new strategy for science education. The main features of the new strategy are (1) observations and control of real world phenomena, their processing and evaluation, (2) verification of hypotheses combined with the development of critical thinking, supported by (3)relevant information search, classification tools and (4) collaborative environment.