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Copyright © 2005 Stevens Institute of TechnologyCenter for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

http://www.k12science.org/presentations/2005pascack/

"Remarkable new technology is introduced into the school system and experts predict education will be revolutionized. The technology will, as never before, allow the widespread dissemination of new concepts and ideas that stimulate young minds and free the teacher for more creative pursuits. Yet, the magic fails to materialize, and within a few years articles appear in the popular press asserting that the failure obviously arises from the teachers not being skilled enough in the new technology."

Unique & Compelling Internet ApplicationsUnique & Compelling Internet Applications

Integrating Technology into the ClassroomIntegrating Technology into the Classroom

Excerpt from the New York Times in an article by Peter Lewis in the 1840’s describing the introduction of the blackboard.

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New Technologies = new challenges

We all have “bad days”

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Bill Gates at COMDEXBill Gates at COMDEX

Video clip of the Windows operating system crashing live on stage in front of Bill Gates at the COMDEX conference (a big, high-tech conference)

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www.ciese.org

Unique and Compelling Unique and Compelling

Internet Applications:Internet Applications: Integrating Technology into

the Classroom

Norman BaronCenter for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

Stevens Institute of Technology

Pascack Valley Regional High School District Professional Development Workshop

January 17, 2005

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CIESE Background InformationCIESE Background Information

Mission: Help teachers & administrators realize the benefits of integrating technology into the curriculum in order to more effectively engage students in learning & improve student achievement.

Established 1988 Pioneer (1993) in Internet in education

Programs in AZ, OH, FL, NJ, NY & Latin America

Over 18,000 educators trained

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Session Outcomes

Define “Unique and Compelling”

Internet applications

Explore subject-specific examples

Benefits for you!

Explore Savvy Cyber Teacher® program



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Essential Driving Questions:Essential Driving Questions:

How are educators How are educators using the Internet as using the Internet as an educational tool?an educational tool?

What is the potentialWhat is the potential of the Internet as an of the Internet as an educational tool? educational tool?

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Weather Satellite images

Historical Diaries

Publishing Student Stories to the Web

e-Pal Exchanges, Tele-collaborative

projects

WebQuests

Virtual Labs (Interactive Frog

Dissection)

Simulations

Online Textbook

Using Online Quizzes

Finding Lesson PlansPublishing

Student Lab Reports online

Internet-based ApplicationsInternet-based Applications

Real-time data

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Scale of ‘Intuitiveness’ re: Applications of the Internet

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Highly AdvancedSomewhat

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Unique and

Compelling

Innovative

Online Quizzes

Lesson Plans

Online Textbook

Simulations

Virtual Labs

Web Quests

Historical Diary

Student Web Page

E-Pal / Telecollaborative

Internet-based ApplicationsInternet-based Applications

Real-time Data

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Internet applications can provide a revolutionary new instructional tool that can create opportunities for students to engage in more authentic learning.

‘‘Unique and Compelling’ Unique and Compelling’ Internet ApplicationsInternet Applications

UniqueUniqueCannot be done without

Internet technology

UniqueUniqueCannot be done without

Internet technology

CompellingCompellingProvides students with real world learning experiences

CompellingCompellingProvides students with real world learning experiences

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Session Outcomes Define “Unique and Compelling”



Benefits for you!




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Communication Tool

Real-Time Data

Web Publishing

Primary Source Materials


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The Global ClassroomThe Global ClassroomUse the Internet as a…

Communication Toolto connect with experts & other students from around the world:

• Ask-An-Expert• Telementoring• TeleCollaborative Projects

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‘‘Unique and Compelling’:Unique and Compelling’:

The Human Genetics ProjectThe Human Genetics Project

• Attached Earlobes

• Curved Thumb• White Forelock

• Bent Pinky

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free vs. attached

straight vs. curved

straight vs. bent

with vs. without



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• In a given population, is the dominant trait the most frequently occurring?

• Was your hypothesis correct?

• Will you remember this better as a result?



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Boiling Point of WaterBoiling Point of Water

• Inquiry-based Learning

• Compare two different approaches: Traditional vs. Unique & Compelling

• Similar objectives

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Traditional ProblemTraditional Problem

Heat water and periodically record temperature using a thermometer. Graph time vs. temperature.

Determine:

1. Boiling Point of Water; &

2. Factors that Impact Boiling Point.

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Unique & Compelling ProblemUnique & Compelling Problem

You are heading up a student scientific task force that has been asked to figure out what causes water to boil. You assemble a team of student scientists from all around the world and have them conduct an experiment to measure the boiling point of water. You analyze the collected data to find….

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Boiling Point of WaterBoiling Point of Water

Today’s classroom

Record and graph the temperature as water heats. Determine the boiling point of water.

Tomorrow’s classroom

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Real Time Adventures on Real Time Adventures on the Internet the Internet

Use the Internet to… Access Real Time Data

to problem-solve and think critically:

• Weather Satellite Images• Remote Sensing Data• Government Databases

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Goal: Compare 2 approaches to teaching authentic problem solving using Real World information

Objectives covered: Scientific inquiry, data analysis, position & motion, weather, geography

Methodology: “Textbook” vs. Unique & Compelling Resources

‘‘Unique and Compelling’:Unique and Compelling’: The Stowaway AdventureThe Stowaway Adventure

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The “Text book” Problem

A ship travels from point A to point B in 24 hours as shown on the attached map. Using the map, determine:

1. Where you are going; &

2. When you will arrive.


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The Internet Enhanced Problem:Imagine you are a stowaway on a cargo boat.

Cautiously looking over the edge of the vessel, you see nothing but ocean on all sides, and you decide that you want to get back home without alerting the ship's crew to your presence.

You know only the ship's identification code, lucky for you; you remembered to pack your laptop, cellular phone and modem.


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Today’s classroom

Ship A leaves Port B at 12:45 PM headed for Port C which is 1250 miles away….if Ship A is going 23 mph when will it arrive?

Tomorrow’s classroom

‘‘Unique and Compelling’:Unique and Compelling’:The Stowaway AdventureThe Stowaway Adventure

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Use the Internet to… Publish Student Work

Students can engage real audiences about what they are learning and doing.


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Use the Internet to… Access Primary Source Materials

Historical documents from the Library of Congress and National Archives

• Diaries• Historical Photographs• Multidisciplinary Lessons


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Was it Unique?Was it Unique?• Cannot be done without Cannot be done without

Internet technologyInternet technology

Was it Compelling?Was it Compelling?

• Provides students with Provides students with real world learning real world learning experiencesexperiences


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Benefits for you!




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Benefits to you!Benefits to you!

Small Group Exploration

Small Group Discussion

Final Sharing / presentations

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Benefits for you! Explore Savvy Cyber Teacher®

program



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Savvy Cyber TeacherSavvy Cyber Teacher®®

$9.3 million U.S. DOE grant Partnerships w/Miami Dade

College, Cuyahoga & Maricopa CC Use of authentic, internet-based

resources In-district professional

development program 30-hour, ten-session course Elementary, Middle, and High

School versions

The Savvy Cyber Teacher®

Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom

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Week One: Introduction to the Internet in Education

Week Two: Use of the Internet as a Communication

Tool: Using E-mail in the Classroom

Week Three: Enriching the Curriculum Through

Telecollaborative Projects

Week Four: Real Time Adventures on the Internet

Week Five: Primary Sources and Multidisciplinary

Connections

Course Overview: Course Overview: Weeks 1 - 5Weeks 1 - 5



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Week Six: Internet Searching Strategies: Finding Educational Web Sites on the Internet

Week Seven: Classroom Implementation: Project Management Plans

Week Eight: Project Management Plans II and Developing Implementation Web Pages

Week Nine: Developing Implementation Web Pages (Continued)

Week Ten: Presentations and Cyber-Poster Sessions

Course Overview: Course Overview: Weeks 6 - 10Weeks 6 - 10



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Harcourt Education Measurement

Savvy Cyber–trained educators report:

Better at teaching problem-solving skills Spend less time lecturing Teach complex concepts Conduct small group learning activities Implement cooperative learning Manage diverse learning styles

SOURCE: Harcourt Educational Measurement


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Harcourt Education Measurement Conducted in Spring 2002 in Cleveland, Miami, & Phoenix

35 teachers, 4 computer specialists, 1389 students in grades 2-11

Measured student pre- & post-test scores during implementation of unique & compelling project

Student Impact Study Results:

86% of students showed noteworthy gains in science and mathematics learning objectives


SOURCE: Harcourt Educational Measurement

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“Twelfth-grade students who reported using computers to collect data, download data, or analyze data had higher average scores than students who reported never doing so.”

Research & Evaluation FindingsResearch & Evaluation FindingsNational Assessment of Educational Progress Data

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For More Information:For More Information: http://www.stevens.edu/ciese/

http://www.savvycyberteacher.org/

Online Presentation:Online Presentation:http://www.ciese.org/presentations/2005pascack/

Norman Baron [email protected]



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