Enhancing Science Lessons Through the Use of Technology

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Tim BrownBristol Elementary

Webster Groves School District

Teaching with Technology

1. Advantages and Drawbacks

2. On-line Blogs

3. Interactive Websites and Lectures

4. Webquests

5. Teaching Strategies

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Opening Discussion

Identify at least 2 advantages and 2 drawbacks of teaching with technology

Small Group Discussion: 5 minutesfacilitatorscribespokesperson

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Advantages of Teaching with Technology

Engages multiple learning styles and preferences Differentiates instruction for each student

Provides access to information Makes learning active and interactive

Opportunities to communicate Facilitates real-world problem solving

Important 21st Century Skills

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Drawbacks of Teaching with Technology

Can create equity issues Differences in students experiences, abilities, and

knowledge of technology and computes

May be expensive and can become “out-of-date”Increases time spent learning new technologiesIncreases the need for back-up plans

Equipment failures

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What are On-lines Blogs?

Can be…. Journaling of experiences Response to laboratories or demonstrationsDiscussion of classroom activities

Typically arranged in chronological order most recent post to the oldest entry.

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Examples: On-line Blogs

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What are Interactive Websites and Powerpoints?

Interactive Websites and Powerpoints engage students in lectures by:

Embedding assessments Inserting activities into note taking Relating new information to prior experiences Promoting interdisciplinary learning Current up to date information

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Examples: Interactive Power Points

1. Electricity Activity Student Version

2. Mystery Rope Smart Notebook Sample

3.http://schools.webster.k12.mo.us/education/components/testbank/default.php?sectiondetailid=50431&

4.http://schools.webster.k12.mo.us/education/components/testbank/default.php?sectiondetailid=49453&

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What are Webquests?

Students use computers and the internet to learn content at their pace.

Students can work in collaborative groups to learn the contentTeacher acts as a facilitator who guides student learning

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Example: Webquests

What is Light: http://schools.webster.k12.mo.us/education/projects/projects.php?sectiondetailid=48326&

Animal Interviewhttp://schools.webster.k12.mo.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=30016&

Save the Planet: Don’t throw Me Away http://schools.webster.k12.mo.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=30863&sc_id=1184803753

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Application

1. Identify a science topic that you are currently teaching or are likely to teach in the future.

2. Identify one of the first concepts, ideas, or skills you would teach.

3. Write down a few preliminary ideas: How you would incorporate knowledge of teaching with

technology into your approach to teaching this concept, idea, or skill?

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