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Digital Resource versus Cognitive Tools Digital Resource – “…computer available information source containing facts, perspectives, or information on a topic of interest.” –E.g. NASA NewsE.g. NASA News –AnatomyAnatomy –ESTATESTAT
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Information and Communication Technologies
• ICT Program of Studies• Integrated into new curriculum
– Science• Computers in schools (2003)-97.7% of elementary and
secondary schools in Canada had Internet connection. • 5 to 1 median ratio of students to computers in Canadian
schools. (4.1 in Alberta)• For more information see Connectivity and
Learning in Canada’s Schools
Underutilized Technology
• While the technology is available in every school, we see little evidence of it being used in science classes.
• This appears to be especially true when we look at high schools
• Technology use focuses more on digital resources than cognitive tools.
Digital Resource versus Cognitive Tools
• Digital Resource– “…computer available information source
containing facts, perspectives, or information on a topic of interest.”
– E.g. NASA News– Anatomy– ESTAT
Cognitive Tool
• Resource presenting information specifically tailored for particular learning goals on a particular topic of interest for learning by a particular target audience.
• E.g. BioKIDS• Virtual Solar System• ESTAT Teacher Resource• WebQuest
Learning Dimensions (page 483)
Learning Dimension Associated TechnologiesLearners think critically about science ideas and/or compare with real life conditions
Modeling, simulations, and visualization tools
Learners critically evaluate and communicate scientific ideas
Online critique and discussion resources
Learners formulate knowledge such as scientific explanations from evidence
Online scaffolding tools
Learners using appropriate tools to gather, analyze, and interpret data
Computer-based collection and analysis
Another Definition of Cognitive Tools (Mindtools)
• Jonassen (1996)- “Mindtools are computer applications that require students to think in meaningful ways in order to use the application to represent what they know.”
What kind of thinking is promoted?
• Critical Thinking– Evaluating, analyzing, connecting
• Creative Thinking– innovative thought, novel approach
• Reflective Thinking– introspective, examines own values and beliefs
Appropriate Technology Integration
• based on the belief that the curriculum and the needs of the learner determine the use of the technology
• requires pedagogical strategies that engage the learner
• takes advantage of the truly unique attributes of the technology
Concept Mapping
is an area of science that
studies
is an area of science that
studies
can be through
can be through cell division that results in
cell division that results in
contain twice the number of
chromosomes of
contain many genes
Genetics
Cell Division
Chromosomes Genes
Meiosis
Mitosis
haploid cells
diploidcells
Simulations/Models
• a constrained environment that allows learners to test hypotheses• provides experiential learning• allow the exploration of phenomena
– E.g Gizmos• Science Education- Class Code- NCZNT4LPRL• Jason Project
• learners can build their own models– E.g. Stella
Internet ActivitiesInternet Activities•BloggingBlogging
– Nobel Intent Nobel Intent •PodcastsPodcasts
– Current Science and TechnologyCurrent Science and Technology•Virtual ExhibitsVirtual Exhibits
– Museum of Science - Boston
Data Collection ProbesData Collection Probes
• VernierVernier
• PascoPasco
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