Robert F. Tinker, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetRobert F. Tinker
American physicist
Date of Birth: 11-Dec-1941
Place of Birth: Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Date of Death: 22-Jun-2017
Profession: physicist
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About Robert F. Tinker
- Robert Frederick Tinker (December 11, 1941 – June 21, 2017) was an American physicist, science educator, and education technology innovator, who pioneered constructivist approaches to education, particularly novel uses of educational technology in science.
- He is best known for initiating the field of probeware for education.
- He was also the creator, with Monica Bradsher, of the first global kids online science network, the National Geographic Kids Network, and, with Sheldon Berman, the first virtual high school.
- He served as a co-founder and president of the Concord Consortium from 1994-2009.
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