Post on 31-Dec-2015
Hi-Tech Classrooms: Using Technology to Engage Students in Inquiry Learning
GEARS: Georgians Experiencing Astronomy Research in Schools
Michelle DavisLithia Springs High SchoolDouglas County Schools
Goals
➲ Get students involved with data analysis through guided inquiry investigations.
➲ Use technology to engage students & make working with data easier, even for those needing remediation.
GPS Standards➲ SCSh3. Students will identify and investigate
problems scientifically. a. Suggest reasonable hypotheses for identified
problems. b. Develop procedures for solving scientific
problems. c. Collect, organize and record appropriate data. d. Graphically compare and analyze data points
and/or summary statistics. e. Develop reasonable conclusions based on data
collected. f. Evaluate whether conclusions are reasonable by
reviewing the process and checking against other available information.
GPS Standards
➲ SCSh4. Students use tools and instruments for observing, measuring, and manipulating scientific equipment and materials.
a. Develop and use systematic procedures for recording and organizing information.
b. Use technology to produce tables and graphs. c. Use technology to develop, test, and revise
experimental or mathematical models.
Why Use Technology?➲ Students are growing-up “plugged-in” &
technology reaches them on their playing field.
➲ Research shows that using technology enables all students, especially low income, ESOL & special needs students to achieve at higher levels.
➲ Allows students to conduct high level experiments they would not have access to otherwise.
➲ Can allow participation in real science—collect & analyze data important to current scientific research.
CLASS KeysSM
CLassroom Analysis of State Standards
The Georgia Teacher Evaluation System
Rubric for Technology Use
Designs lessons & performance tasks that require students to integrate technology
Uses technology for whole group instruction or rewards
Does not use technology
Actively involves all students in using technology
What Type of Technology?
Computers
Calculators
Probe-ware
Rapid Response Systems
Let's Get Started...
TI 84+
EasyLink
Light Probe+ =
Astronomy Themed Summer Workshops: Chem., Physics, Phys. Sci. GPS
➲ High School Teachers Only This Year➲ Search for Life in the Universe➲ Sun Earth Connection: Space Weather➲ Stars: Formation of the Elements➲ Crash, Bang, Galaxies!➲ Email gears@colstate.edu for information➲ http://cheller.phy.georgiasouthern.edu/gears
This workshop funded by NASA Office of Education Grant NNX09AH83A and supported by the Georgia Department of Education, Columbus State University, and Georgia Southern University