Technology in the ClassroomA webquest for teachers

Technology Supply and Demand

The use of technology as a teaching tool is a necessity in todays classroom. With the invention of smart phones and wireless internet connections, students have access to technology 16 hours a day…the other 8 are spent in school. This massive influx of ability to be connected has created a new challenge for teachers as they try to keep up. Teachers around the country are looking for an easy answer to the question: How can I use more technology while I teach? The National Science Digital Library allows a quick link to many new technologies for professional growth that will help motivate students in your science classroom.

Your TaskYour task is to explore The National Science Digital Library to find digital media that will help with the planning and teaching of science curriculum in your classroom.

Part 1 Science

Literacy Maps

1. Under the browse tab, select the Science literacy maps link

2. Under the getting started tab, select the link: How to use science literacy maps

3. Review the article then navigate back to the previous page

Science

Literacy Maps4. From the table of contents,

select the topic that most interests you

5. Choose a category that fits what you currently teach

6. Choose a topic

7. Review the concept map

8. Write a one paragraph review of including 5 pros and 5 cons of using a concept map like this in your teaching and planning

Part 2 NSDL

on iTunes

1. From the NSDL home page, select the NSDL on iTunes link

2. Choose the “Go to NSDL on iTunes U” box

3. Browse through the selections and download one of the free videos

4. Write a paragraph describing why you chose the video you did and how it will be used

Part 3

Web Seminars

1. From the NSDL home page, select the” NSTA Web Seminars” link under the Professional Development tab

2. Click the “View archived NSDL/NSTA Web Seminars” link in the middle of the page

3. Select one of the archived

Web Seminars

4. videos view the contents within the archive

5. Write a 2-3 paragraph review of at least 3 resources available and how web seminars can be useful in teaching