Elaine MarumeElaine Marumectap295.ctaponline.org/~emarume

oeye2001@yahoo.comoeye2001@yahoo.com

Reynolds Elementary School

Exploring the Rainforest -Exploring the Rainforest -

Kids on the Kids on the WebWeb An introduction to rainforest information research for

third graders

ExpectationsExpectations

•To create a standards based lesson•To create a web page with links•Learn to better utilize Powerpoint•Learn Excel Spreadsheet

Actual LearningActual Learning•Created a web page lesson based on

State Standards.•Linked related web sites to my page•Created this Power point presentation•Created data table and charts

SuccessesSuccesses•Found a concise way to introduce research•Created a web research activity for my students•Students learned to critically examine information -for accuracy

-to deal with discrepant data

-for the source

•High interest topic

•Cultivated a needed skill for students

ShortcomingsShortcomings

•Limited online time

•Computer lab crashes frustrated students•Unrealistic timeline given 30 minutes in the lab every other week•Lack of keyboarding skills slowed students

Student DataStudent DataThis graph compares student scores on the Pretest and the Posttest. The yellow area shows Improvement.

CTAP Project Analysis

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Culminating Activity Rubric Score

125%

215%3

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440%

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Student DataStudent Data

The culminating activity was an oral presentation on a rainforest animal of the student’s choice.

Student Data Student Data Student Performance Example

Name Gender Pretest Activity 1 Activity 2 Culminating Post-Test Improvement Average

1 Leslie F 40 4 4 3 30 -10 352 Brandon M 30 3 1 2 40 10 353 Ivan M 60 3 1 2 60 0 604 Melanie F 50 4 1 4 70 20 605 Jennifer F 40 3 4 4 70 30 556 Kayland M 10 1 1 1 30 20 207 Darrius M 40 4 4 1 80 40 608 Alyssa F 40 3 4 4 70 30 559 Morne M 50 4 3 2 50 0 50

10 Divine F 40 3 2 1 60 20 5011 Andy M 40 3 3 112 Khea F 30 4 4 4 70 40 5013 Raechel F 50 4 4 4 90 40 7014 Giovanna F 40 3 4 4 70 30 5515 Quincey F 60 4 4 4 80 20 7016 Giovanni M 20 3 1 1 40 20 3017 Andrew M 40 3 3 3 80 40 6018 Jasmin F 50 4 4 4 50 0 5019 Rachael F 50 4 4 3 60 10 5520 Valorie F 0 3 1 3 30 30 15

Low Score 0 1 1 1 30 -10 15High Score 60 4 4 4 90 40 70Class Average 39 3 3 3 59 21 49

RevisionsRevisions Improvement on post test scores was not as significant as I had hoped. I discovered that third graders are not very good at interpreting multiple choice questions with “all of the above” and “none of the above”. The wording needs to be changed on some questions in the pre/post test.

Lesson implementation time needs to be extended. The research portions took four times as long as anticipated.

Students need time before the actual lessons to practice keyboarding, and just working with a computer.

Students lacking Internet access at home need more time online in the classroom.

ConclusionConclusion I have found that technology is a wonderful tool to help build student confidence and knowledge. There is so much more up to date information available to

students on the Internet. I have learned so much from my fellow educators - those in my particular group, and those who have posted their lessons for me to view. I know I will continue to use and update the skills I have gained from this course. I hope to instill my enthusiasm for this technology on others at my school who may be hesitant to get their students online.