November 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering...

November 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of TechnologyCenter for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

Center for Innovation in Engineering & Science Education

Meg TurnerManager of District Outreach

Savvy Cyber TeacherSavvy Cyber Teacher

Using the Internet Effectively

in K-12 Education


ObjectivesObjectives “Unique & Compelling”

Internet Applications

Savvy Cyber Teacher®®

Research & Evaluation

Savvy Cyber TeacherSavvy Cyber Teacher®® Using the Internet Effectively in K-12 Education


BackgroundBackground• Established (1988) • Pioneer (1993) • Standards-based online

projects• TICG >8,000 teachers• PT3 Grant (2004)



Telecollaborative

Real-time data

Engaging problems

Authentic Learning

Inquiry-based



"Remarkable new technology is introduced into the "Remarkable new technology is introduced into the school system and experts predict education will be school system and experts predict education will be revolutionized. The technology will, as never before, allow revolutionized. The technology will, as never before, allow the widespread dissemination of new concepts and ideas the widespread dissemination of new concepts and ideas that stimulate young minds and free the teacher for more that stimulate young minds and free the teacher for more creative pursuits. Yet, the magic fails to materialize, and creative pursuits. Yet, the magic fails to materialize, and within a few years articles appear in the popular press within a few years articles appear in the popular press asserting that the failure obviously arises from the asserting that the failure obviously arises from the teachers not being skilled enough in the new technology."teachers not being skilled enough in the new technology."

Excerpts from the New York Times in an article by Peter Lewis in Excerpts from the New York Times in an article by Peter Lewis in the 1840’s describing the introduction of the blackboard.the 1840’s describing the introduction of the blackboard.



‘‘Unique and Compelling’:Unique and Compelling’:

The Human Genetics ProjectThe Human Genetics Project

• Attached Earlobes

• Curved Thumb• White Forelock

• Bent Pinky

Savvy Cyber TeacherSavvy Cyber Teacher®®





free vs. attached

straight vs. curved

straight vs. bent

with vs. without





• In a given population, is the dominant trait the most frequently occurring?

• How can we find out?

www.ciese.org





free straight bent with





• In a given population, is the dominant trait the most frequently occurring?

• Was your hypothesis correct?

• Will you remember this better as a result?


How are educators using the Internet as an educational tool?



Weather Satellite images

Historical Diaries

Publishing Student Stories to the Web

e-Pal Exchanges, Tele-collaborative

projects

WebQuests

Virtual Labs (Interactive Frog

Dissection)

Simulations

Online Textbook

Using Online Quizzes

Finding Lesson PlansPublishing

Student Work Online

Internet-based ApplicationsInternet-based Applications

Real-time data


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Unique and

Compelling

Innovative

Online Quizzes

Lesson Plans

Online Textbook

Simulations

Virtual Labs

Web Quests

Historical Diary

Student Web Page

E-Pal / Telecollaborative

Real-time Data

Partially Proficient Advanced ProficientProficient

Skill Level on State Proficiency Tests

Internet-based ApplicationsInternet-based Applications


Use the Internet as a… Communication Toolto connect with experts & other students from around the world:


•Ask-An-Expert•TeleCollaborations•Telementoring


Use the Internet to… Access Real-time datato problem-solve and think critically:

• Weather Images• Remote Sensing Data• Government Databases



Goal: Compare 2 approaches to teaching authentic problem solving using Real World information

Objectives covered: Scientific inquiry, data analysis, position & motion, weather, geography

Methodology: “Textbook” vs. Unique & Compelling Resources

‘‘Unique and Compelling’:Unique and Compelling’: The Stowaway AdventureThe Stowaway Adventure


The “Text book” Problem

A ship travels from point A to point B in 24 hours as shown on the attached map. Using the map, determine:

1. Where you are going; &

2. When you will arrive.



The Internet Enhanced Problem:The Internet Enhanced Problem:Imagine you are a stowaway on a cargo boat. Imagine you are a stowaway on a cargo boat.

Cautiously looking over the edge of the vessel, you Cautiously looking over the edge of the vessel, you see nothing but ocean on all sides, and you decide see nothing but ocean on all sides, and you decide that you want to get back home without alerting that you want to get back home without alerting the ship's crew to your presence.the ship's crew to your presence.

You know only the ship's identification code, You know only the ship's identification code, lucky for you; you remembered to pack your lucky for you; you remembered to pack your laptop, cellular phone and modem.laptop, cellular phone and modem.



Today’s classroom

Ship A leaves Port B at 12:45 PM headed for Port C which is 1250 miles away….if Ship A is going 23 mph when will it arrive?

Tomorrow’s classroom

‘‘Unique and Compelling’:Unique and Compelling’:The Stowaway AdventureThe Stowaway Adventure


Use the Internet to… Publish Student Work

Students can engage real audiences about what they are learning and doing.



Use the Internet to… Access Primary Source

MaterialsHistorical documents from the Library of Congress and National Archives

• Diaries• Historical Photographs



Internet applications can provide a revolutionary new instructional tool that can create opportunities for students to engage in more authentic learning.

UniqueUniqueCannot be done without Internet

technology

UniqueUniqueCannot be done without Internet

technology

CompellingCompellingProvides students with

real world learning experiences

CompellingCompellingProvides students with

real world learning experiences

““Unique and Compelling”Unique and Compelling”



How can I use the Internet as a “Unique and Compelling” educational tool?


Using the Internet Effectively in K-12 Education


• 8,000+ in FL, OH, AZ, NJ, NY

• Authentic, inquiry based• Real time /telecollaborative

data resources• In district program• Turnkey training models

Savvy Cyber TeacherSavvy Cyber Teacher®

Overview -Overview -


• Elementary, Middle, High Elementary, Middle, High School versionsSchool versions

• 10 Weeks, 3 hour Sessions10 Weeks, 3 hour Sessions• Face to FaceFace to Face• Standards based ContentStandards based Content• Implementation PlansImplementation Plans


Workshop Format -Workshop Format -


1.1. Introduction to the InternetIntroduction to the Internet2.2. The Global ClassroomThe Global Classroom3.3. Telecollaborative ProjectsTelecollaborative Projects4.4. Real Time Adventures on Real Time Adventures on

the Internetthe Internet5.5. Primary SourcesPrimary Sources


Workshop Sessions -Workshop Sessions -


6.6. Internet Search StrategiesInternet Search Strategies7.7. Classroom ImplementationClassroom Implementation8.8. Project Management PlanProject Management Plan9.9. Developing Implementation Developing Implementation

Web PageWeb Page10.10.Cyber Poster PresentationsCyber Poster Presentations


Workshop Sessions -Workshop Sessions -


Education Testing Service (ETS)

Savvy Cyber–trained educators report:

Better at teaching problem-solving skills Spend less time lecturing Teach complex concepts Conduct small group learning activities Implement cooperative learning Manage diverse learning styles

SOURCE: Harcourt Educational Measurement

Research and Evaluation Research and Evaluation


Research and Evaluation Research and Evaluation Harcourt Education Measurement

Conducted in Spring 2002 in Cleveland, Miami, & Phoenix

35 teachers, 4 computer specialists, 1389 students in grades 2-11

Measured student pre- & post-test scores during implementation of unique & compelling project

Student Impact Study Results:

86% of students showed 86% of students showed

noteworthy gains in science and noteworthy gains in science and

mathematics learning objectivesmathematics learning objectives



Harcourt study -impact on student achievement in

science and mathematics learning objectives

ETS study -improved pedagogy (more student-

centered, inquiry-based learning strategies)


“Eighth-graders whose teachers had students use computers for simulations and models or for data analysis scored higher, on average, than eighth-graders whose teachers did not.”

http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard

National Assessment of Educational Progress Data



“Twelfth-grade students who reported using computers to collect data, download data, or analyze data had higher average scores than students who reported never doing so.”

National Assessment of Educational Progress Data



For More InformationFor More Information

Website urls: Website urls:

http://www.k12science.org/

http://www.savvycyberteacher.org/

Meg [email protected]

201.216.5655

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