Integrating Technology Into the Science Curriculum Ben Smith and Jared Mader Red Lion Area School District Friday, March 30, 2007 LIU #12 - Emerging Technology.

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Ben Smith and Jared MaderBen Smith and Jared MaderRed Lion Area School DistrictRed Lion Area School District

Friday, March 30, 2007Friday, March 30, 2007

LIU #12 - Emerging Technology LIU #12 - Emerging Technology Integration Series for ScienceIntegration Series for Science

About Us

Ben Smith:Physics TeacherK-12 Science CoordinatorTechnology Resource TeacherKeystone Technology IntegratorDoctoral Student in Instructional TechnologySTAR Discovery EducatorISTE ConsultantBlendedSchools Consultant

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Jared Mader:Chemistry Teacher

Technology Staff Development Trainer

Keystone Technology Integrator

Masters Student in Instructional Technology

STAR Discovery Educator

BlendedSchools Consultant

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How we work

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Our Vision

Students will use technology seamlessly as a regular part of their educationEach student will come to class with their own computing deviceAll of the computing devices will be interconnectedTeachers and Students will have the skills necessary to use the Hardware and Software

Our Reality

Labs within our rooms - 2-3 students per computer

Students do not have the skills to use the technology - We need to teach the skills first or in conjunction

Students may or may not have access to the internet and other software at home

Pedagogical Foundations

Curriculum must drive the need for technology integration

Technology is simply the tool used to facilitate student-centered learningTechnology makes it easier to accomplish

Taxonomy of Technology Use1

ExperiencingInformingReinforcingIntegratingUtilizing

1 Thomas and Boysen, Iowa State University, 1984

Emerging TechnologyIntegrating Tools

What you needStudent Response System

Our Websites

Print to PDF

Snapz Pro / Camtasia

Audacity / Podcasting

Interactive Whiteboard

iMovie / Videocasting

iPods

Blackboard / Pronto / SchoolCenter

Blogging

Microsoft Office

Inspiration

Web 2.0 Apps

Science Probes

Peripheral Devices

Integrating Projects

What our students doCurrent Projects

Chemical Reactions

Web Video

Inspiring Projects

PortfoliosPowerPoint

iWeb

A week in the life…

Digital Storytelling

Virtual Labs

Webquests

PowerpointPoster Session

Lab Report

HomeworkWebAssign

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Our Websites

PurposeProvide students with access to:

Grades

Labs/Activities

Online Resources

Class Notes and Answer Keys

SitesJared’s Site

Ben’s Site

Screen / Video Capture

Snapz Pro X (OS X)/Camtasia (XP)Tutorials for Programs

Instructions for Handouts

ApplicationsVideocast using iTunes

Reference Material

Video iPods

Distribute MediaPowerpoint Movies

United Streaming Videos

Tutorials (Snapz Pro)

Mega VCR

iMovie / VideoCasting

Teacher UseUsing digital video to capture lessons, demonstrations, etc.

Student UseDigital Video Projects

Print to PDF

Mac OS X: Print…Save as PDF

Win XP: PrimoPDF (www.primopdf.com)

Create Read-Only documents from Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Microsoft Office

Comments

Tracking Changes

Forms

Tabbed View - NotebookExample

Lab Template

Notebook Template

Inspiring Projects

Mind-mapping/Brainstorming softwareStudent Use

Map Out Projects

Digitize items that one were tangibles

Link terms and concepts from lessonsExample 1

Example 2

Peripheral Devices

Digital Camera

Scanner

Digital Camcorder

Wireless Slate

Interactive Whiteboard

Demonstrate programs prior to allowing student use

Create and archive all board notes and lessons

Sample

A Week in the Life…

Students keep a written and digital record for each week of class

iWeb

Blogging

PowerPoint

Lab ReportsStudents create a page for every required laboratory section

Template can be provided

Students Integrate digital media into lab reportStudent Example

Poster Session Template

WebQuests

Students take an active role in their learning

Chemical Unknowns Webquest

Portfolio - PowerPoint

Students create digital mediaPortfolio allows them to reflect upon their work and demonstrate exemplary projects

Student Example

Portfolio - iWeb

Students create websites using easy web authoring software

Websites demonstrate exemplary work and post to district website

Current Projects

Chemical Reactions ProjectStudents create a video and photo presentation of a type of chemical reaction, analyze the stoichiometry of the reaction, and create a presentation to communicate their results.

Web Video ProjectStudents create a video of an example of motion, analyze the motion, and create a website to communicate their findings.

Science Probes

Vernier and Pasco probeware used to collect and plot data

BlackBoard/Pronto/SchoolCenter

Discussion Boards

Drop BoxFile Transfers

Assignments

Chats and Homework Help

Podcasting / Movies

Homework Help

Lectures

Explanation of Solutions

Hints on Labs / Activities

Student Advice

Digital Storytelling

Field Trips

Special Assignments

Lab Reports

Web 2.0 Applications

Collaborative DocumentationWeb Office Tools

www.zoho.comGoogle

Movie Makingwww.jumpcut.com

Concept MappingFreeMind

Students work collaboratively on a common lab report that is shared between their accounts.

Virtual Labs

Gas Law Labs

Explore LearningExample

Virtual ChemLabSupplement to Chemistry Text

Student Response Systems

eInstruction

Check for understanding

Pre-assessment

All students, all the timeReport #1

Report #2

Report #3

Blogging

Record of class on a daily basis

Updates on class happenings

Digital newsletter

Our Blog

WebAssign

Students receive and complete homework assignments online

Instant feedback available.

www.webassign.com

Questions

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.edtechinnovators.com