Using the internet to improve higher order thinking

Using the Internet to Improve Higher Order

Thinking Skills

Dr. Sheila Offman GershCity College of New Yorksogcc@cunyvm.cuny.edu

http://www.schoollink.org/twin NECC 2003

Seattle, Washington

Why are we here?Look at Learning StylesLook at LearningLook at Assessment

Learning StylesThinking CurriculumBloom Taxonomy

Thinking Curriculum Definition

Integration of content and processTypified real world situationsContent reflects real world experiences

Traditional vs. Thinking Curriculum

Student masters knowledge

Students use knowledge after graduation

Students acquire content as they plan, evaluate, solve problems, make decisions, critique arguments and compose essays

Thinking Curriculum Definition

In-depth LearningTed Sizer –”less is more”

Learning tasks stimulate complex thinkingStudents are engaged in whole tasksConnects content and process to learners’

background

Bloom’s TaxonomyKnowledgeComprehensionApplicationAnalysisSynthesisEvaluation

KnowledgeNameLocateTellListRepeat Point to

Gather factsSurf the NetDrill and Practice

ComprehensionDefineSummarizeInferProjectDescribe

Idea Mapping (Inspiration)

FlowchartsReplying to e-mailTutorialsEx. World Portals

ApplicationUseSolveAdaptRelatePerform

Idea MappingInternet ResearchEx. CultureQuest

AnalysisComposeClassifyScreenExamine

Idea MappingData basesSimulationInternet Projects Ex. M&M, Global Grocery List

SynthesisCreateDevelopGeneralizeBuildCompileDescribe

StoryboardFlowchartHypermedia PresentationWeb page design,

Electronic PortfoliosDigital Stories

EvaluationJudgeRejectCriticizeRate Rank

Peer ReviewCritique other workPresentations (PPT)Evaluation of Web sites

(ex. ..Zack..)

Let’s Look at LearningCultureQuests – http://www.culturequest.us Global Internet ProjectsWebQuests – http://webquest.sdsu.edu/ CyberGuidesPortfoliosVideo Conferencing

What is a CultureQuest Project?

inquiry-based projectsrooted in student questions exploration of student interests

What is a CultureQuest Project

Examination of diverse culturesUnderstanding of diverse culturesAppreciation of diverse cultures

literature, art music history

religion, language daily life, customs andtraditions

WHAT IS A CULTUREQUEST PROJECT?Focused, intensive study of other cultures

Who can do a CultureQuest?

Entire class working togetherSmall groups of studentsIndividual student

How does a CultureQuest Project fit into the

Curriculum?Linked to the geographic focus of the social studies curriculum

Integrated into the work students do in most subjects

Mile Wide-inch Deep Curriculum

1 mile 1”

Traditional Model of Education

T S

21ST Century Model of Educataton

L L E L LE L L L

E L P L L

LL EL

Training Teachers to do a CultureQuest Project

study of culture what culture is, how it is studied, how cultural help us to

understand and appreciate the art, music, religion and customs of other peoples

how technology supports the study of specific cultures (e-mail, Web sites, etc.)

using technology in the teaching of humanities and literacy.

creating a folder

Saving an Image

Technology Skills

Access Internet resources for the study of culture

Internet Basics --Searching, evaluating Web sites, use proper citation, develop appropriate and ethical use policies, etc.

Teach with the Internet and align with standards Inspiration for graphical mapping of project

Technology Skills Use the Internet for access to experts Identify and work with classrooms around the world

using ePals Create Web sites and publish teacher/student work Assist students in using multimedia to support

CultureQuest projects (digital photography, video, graphics and other applications)

Undertake desktop videoconferencing

Related CultureQuest Skills Academic

Reading

Technology

Internet Use

Learning Styles

ProblemSolving

Culture

Appreciation of Diversity and Multi-culturalism

Writing Computer Skills ResearchSkills

Acting as Cultural Informant

Music, Art, Literature

Web Site Design Creativity Knowledge of Another Culture

History, geography

Presentation & Graphics

Collaboration Knowledge of American and own Culture

CultureQuest Pedagogy Student-Centered Constructivist Project-Based Authentic

Ownership Interdisciplinary Inquiry-Based Collaborative

Teacher as Facilitator

Multicultural Standards-Based

Real Audiences for Work

Multiple Intelligences

Humanistic and Caring

Students as Workers

Product/Action

The CultureQuest ProcessDecide on target cultureBrainstorm what students know about the cultureBrainstorm what students want to know about

the culture

The CultureQuest ProcessUse ePals.com to find a classroomDivide students into small groups by interest

areaStudents communicate with counterparts using

e-mail on ePals.comStudents prepare and send “Welcome

Packages”—videos, artifacts, postal cards, coins, etc.

Gather Information about the Culture

Use Internet resourcesExplore resources in own city/community

MuseumsPeople (oral history)Visit neighborhoods (shops, restaurants, etc.)Cultural Centers

E-mail to student informantsContact the experts

Teach Student Technology Skills

InspirationInternet BasicsWeb Page creationWeb Editing

Final ProductsClass creates Web site with general information

and links to group projectsOther multimedia products:

PowerPointHyperStudioDigital stories with stills and videos