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Adapting Vendor Curriculum
Engaging the Online LearnerBoulder Valley School District
Stephanie Weber- Boulder Universal 2012
Example #1- The Timeline
• Create a Timeline- Horse Evolution
• Produce a Word Document
• Add pictures
Stephanie Weber- Boulder Universal 2012
Instead make a….Interactive Capzels Timeline
• Capzels http://www.capzles.com/
• Share videos, pictures, music, text
• Composed own music with Mixcraft
• Iphone app
• Can share on class Wiki or Ning
Stephanie Weber- Boulder Universal 2012
Example #2- Researching a Scientist
Research a historical scientist*Their life*Their research*Their significant contributions
Produce- Word Document or Power Point
Stephanie Weber- Boulder Universal 2012
Researching a ScientistMake it Current
• Asked a current scientific expert about research
• Read a scientific blog• Added it to their RSS feed• Participated in a Scientific
Social Network- Cognito• Created a scientific
project, collaborated with others ….
Stephanie Weber- Boulder Universal 2012
Example #3- Element Brochure
• Pick an element• Atomic mass, atomic
number• Physical and Chemical
Characteristics• Importance, General
Use
Stephanie Weber- Boulder Universal 2012
The Element Rap!Students add their voice
• Created a podcast• Used Voice Changer Plus
app• Uploaded to iTunesU to
share with other students
• Self and Peer evaluation• Publish Survey –students
discuss and vote for best element song
Stephanie Weber Boulder Universal 2012
• Gold is so shiny• makes everything so bright• like the grills on my teeth• that used to be white.• • Gold's the name of an element• you know that is true• and it goes by a symbol simply Au.• • It's a very precious metal• used for many a century• to make golden idols, coins and jewelry.• • 196.96 is gold's atomic weight• but making people rich• is it's most popular trait.• • Since gold's a transition metal• I would really like to see• all the world's supply of gold• transition straight to me.• • -Aaron
Voice Changer Plus- podcast
Stephanie Weber- Boulder Universal 2012
Example #4
Instead of a Online Lab or Watching a Simulation
Students Design Their Own • Agent Sheets- Scalable Game
Design CU- Boulder
• Students program their own simulations to explain concepts, theories or mathematical equations
• Apply to real world problems- behavior, interactions, relationships
• STEM based education Sandy Wilder
Stephanie Weber- Boulder Universal 2012
Example #5-Can I Retake My Quiz?
Multiple Choice
Short Answer
Quiz- 5-10 Questions
Exam 10-20+ Questions
Stephanie Weber- Boulder Universal 2012
Example #5-Can I Retake My Quiz?The Power of Alternative Assessments
For all incorrect questions: a. Write a short paragraph for each
question, using supporting evidence
b. Create a powerpoint, prezi, or other multimedia presentation
c. Create your own jeopardy lab game or design your own simulation to explain a concept
d. record a podcast or screencast analyzing what you got wrong and why
Creating
Evaluating
Analyzing
Applying
Understanding
Remembering