Strang Middle School Technology Integration Session One Yorktown, New York February, 2003

Strang Middle School Technology Integration

Session One

Yorktown, New YorkFebruary, 2003

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Session One Using technology to enhance teaching

Inquiry and project based learning and teaching Motivating students by asking intriguing questions and

presenting compelling scenarios Challenging students to go beyond information retrieval and

analyze and synthesize information

Using a brainstorming and visualization tool to explore project options

Session Two Optimizing the potential of the Internet

When does it make sense to use the Internet with your students? Relevant and useful resources Communication and collaboration opportunities

Search engines and directories General and specific use search engines Advanced search strategies

Yorktown’s database subscriptions Log in procedures and search techniques

Session ThreeCulminating Projects

Assigning projects that will demonstrate student learning and incorporate multiple learning styles and abilities

Technology Workshop Exploration of tools / student use of tools Exploratory and collaborative ways to gather, plot, analyze

and report data using an Excel spreadsheet Using digital cameras, PowerPoint, and other technologies

to produce original projects

Tuesday, February 25, 2003Agenda

Introductions; Status of projectsInquiry based teaching and learning

Constructivism; Project-based, student centered learningHow to frame challenging, motivating questions that go

beyond fact finding and involve problem solving and analysis

Brainstorming and visualizing ideas Inspiration fundamentals - creating symbols and links Expanding on team project plans using Inspiration Inspiration as a creative tool for student idea generation, analysis, and

reporting

Wrap up and next steps

Objectives for today

To revisit team project plans based on today’s discussions Asking thought provoking questions Designing assignments that encourage students to

analyze and synthesize information and create a product that demonstrates their learning.

To incorporate a brainstorming or idea manipulation activity where appropriate

Inquiry Based Teaching and Project Based Learning - Why?

Research shows that it works

Teachers find that students are more motivated

Learning and retention are increased

A Constructivist Approach

Asking good questions

Providing useful resources

Creating new knowledge

Sharing what has been learned

What is a good question?

A “yes” or “no” answer is not sufficient.Students are intrigued with and challenged by

the question.It requires some research; some additional

information to inform the answer.The answer requires analysis of information Students can demonstrate their learning in a

variety of ways

The George Washington Example

George Washington

Teacher: “Write a report on the firstPresident of the United States.”

George Washington George W. Bush

Teacher: “Compare George Washington’s foreign policy to George W. Bush’s foreign policy. Create a conversation that the two might have had if they could communicate across the centuries via email.”

Authentic and Dynamic Resources

Books, magazines, mediaInternet

Up to the minute information Availability of experts; Scientists, Authors

Original sourcesTopic for Session 2 - Accessing resources

What are good ways for students to demonstrate knowledge?

Recall of factual informationReport on findings after research gathering and

analysisAn artistic creation - art, music, theater, poetryMultiple formats should be available for students

to demonstrate what they have learned.

Topic for Session 3 - Demonstrating knowledge

How I learned about Science

The Encyclopedia

The Textbook

Amoebas

1. I memorized vocabulary2. I memorized a grid3. I was amazed by such tiny creatures4. I forgot everything I learned except the

song I made up

Your assignment

Review the introduction to your project Think about how you could enhance your initial

questions and challenges Formulate at least one question or scenario to motivate

and challenge your students Turn them in electronically and include the names of your

team members

Next steps

Revisit team project goals based on today’s discussions of inquiry based teaching

By March 10th, please send the following, by email, to Maureen and Roxy: A question relating to your subject area Write a 2-3 sentence description of how you could

incorporate an Inspiration activity in your team project (one per team is sufficient)

To bring on March 18th: At least 3 research topics for your Team Project

Contact Information

Roxy Schneiderrschneider@sun-associates.com

Maureen Yodermyoder@sun-associates.com

http://www.sun-associates.com/yorktown

Strang Middle School Technology Integration Session One Yorktown, New York February, 2003

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