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Transcript of The Best of the BEST !
The Best of the
BEST!Bridging the Achievement
Gap with Simulation, Virtual, and Interactive Learning on the WWW
Presenters - • Sheila Teri
• Computer Resource Specialist• Trantwood Elementary, VBCPS• [email protected]• Website:
www.trantwoodes.vbschools.com
Presenters - • Donna Steele
• Computer Resource Specialist• Old Donation Center, VBCPS• [email protected]• Website:
www.olddonation.vbschools.com
Presenters - • Hiroko Burch
• Computer Resource Specialist• Linkhorn Elementary, VBCPS• [email protected]• Website:
• http://www.linkhornparkes.vbschools.com
Goals for Session -
◙Simulation Research/ Trends
◙Sharing free websites- Best of the Best Portal
◙Categories and Examples
◙Target: Teaching and Enhancing VA Standards of Learning
Links to Portal and Handouts
• Portal•www.portaportal.com
Guest Access- vste07•http://guest.portaportal.com/vste07
• Presentation and Handouts•http://vbatvste.wikispaces.com/
Our Research Highlights• http://www.netc.org/focus/strategies/simu.ph
p
• http://coe.sdsu.edu/eet/articles/techsim/start.htm
• http://www.marcprensky.com/
• http://www.gamesparentsteachers.com/
• http://www.dodgamecommunity.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Topics&file=index
• http://www.socialimpactgames.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=index&catid=2&topic=&allstories=1
• http://www.bigbrainz.com/index.php
Simulation, Virtual, and Interactive Learning on the World Wide Web
Experimental Simulations
InteractiveManipulatives
Virtual Fieldtrips
Interactive Learning
Tools
Adventure Scenarios
Web CamsInteractive
"Real Time"
Adventures
Embracing the Native Gamer
Experimental Simulations
• Sometimes experiments are too costly, too hazardous, or controversial
• Examples:• http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/activitie
s/electronmicroscope/• http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/coas
ter/• http://www.froguts.com/flash_content/demo/frog.
html
• http://www.crocodile-clips.com/s3_4.htm• http://www.edheads.org/
Interactive Manipulatives
• Money, Protractors, Pattern Blocks, Computer Assisted Design, etc…
• Examples:• http://www.sketchup.com/• http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.htm
l
• http://arcytech.org/java/ • http://www.amblesideprimary.com/amb
leweb/numeracy.htm
Google Sketchup
• 3D modeling software tool
• Easy to learn, simple to use,
• From simple to complex, from conceptual to realistic
• Draw shapes, explore design
• Explore using geometric measurement
• creative exploration of 3D form, material and light
• Lets you place your models in Google Earth
http://www.sketchup.com
• Save for video
Basic structure w/overhang, added texture
A futuristic hotel w/ parking on the roof!
A great lesson using geometric shapes
Using Google Earth in a lesson
Virtual Trips• Take the students outside the classroom
without even opening the door.
• http://earth.google.com/download-earth.html
• http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/virtualfarm/main.html
• http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pyramid/explore/khufuenter.html
Google Earth- 3D
• Fly to destinations around the globe
• Tools to measure distance, Layers of mapping
• Type address and zip code or Keywords
• Accessing pictures from Panoramio, facts from Placeopedia, and 3D buildings from Google Sketchup users
I believe it’s time for me to fly!
http://earth.google.com/download-earth.html
Spin
Tilt
Zoom
#1 – 4H Virtual fieldtrip
• Quick Time & Flash Player
• Click on the ? at the bottom to see the SOL correlations. Science SOL: 3.1, 3.4, 3.5, 3.10, 4.1, 4.4, 4.5, 4.8, 5.1, 5.5, 6.8, 6.9, 6.11
• Select a farm using the icons on the left side
http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/virtualfarm/main.html
Life on a Farm
Farms• Horse Farm• Aquaculture• Beef• Daily• Poultry• Wheet
Activities• Meet a Producer• Virginia Agriculture• VR Visit• A Closer Look• Farm Science• Talk Like a Producer• From the Farm to
You• Blue Ribbon
Challenge
Virtual Field Trip - 4H Virtual Farm
Interactive Learning Tools
• Self-paced, no clean-up, immediate feedback
• http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmsc/index.html
• http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/science/up_close_index.html
• http://www.crick.northants.sch.uk/pagecrickweb.html
SCIENCE UP CLOSE
• Hartcourt School Publishing
• Organized by Grade Level (check other grades)
• Recorded Animations & Movies
• Flash Player
• Some of them are interactive
• Read Description on/off button
• CC on/off button
• Keyboard Shortcuts button
Science
http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/science/up_close1.html
Interactive Learning Tool - Science Up Close
• G. 1 – camouflage, seasons, etc.
• G. 2 – phases of the moon, The Life Cycle of a Frog
• G. 3 – Forces at Work, The Water Cycle,
• G. 4 – Animal Migration, Evaporation & Condensation
• G. 5 – Photosynthesis, The Rock Cycle, Magnets and Compasses
Crick Primary school: Flash Studio
• United Kingdom
• Clicker
• Flash Activities
• Select a subject from Numeracy, Literacy, Science, Early Years, & Flip Flash (download)
• Interactive – click and drag, typing,
http://www.crick.northants.sch.uk/pagecrickweb.html
Math, Science,
Literacy, & Early
Childhood
Interactive Learning Tool - Crick Primary
• Body Parts
• Life Cycles
• Food Chains
• Materials 1 & 2
• Plant Labels
• Changing State
• Sounds
• Habitats
• Teeth
• Healthy Eating
• Variation
Interactive “Real Time” Adventures
• Join experts tackling real world issues within authentic learning environments
• Examples:• http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/i
ditarod
• http://www.reachtheworld.org/index.htm
• http://www.polarhusky.com/
Adventure Scenarios
• Just imagine your are there…walking a mile in someone else’s shoes (or webbed feet!)
• Examples:• http://school.discovery.com/everest/index.h
tml• http://www.historyglobe.com/
jamestown/ • http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/
road.html• http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
marchofthepenguins/game/
Camera Trap• Expedition Everest -
interact with natural habitat
• Simulation - virtual camera traps to capture animals
• Detailed information/videos to help
• Learn to create a camera trap!!
SMILE!!
http://school.discovery.com/everest/index.html
Start Interactive Activity in Virtual
Himalaya Forest
Read instructions and gather as many resources as possible to help locate the assigned animal.
Use a field guide for references
Using your information, choose which of 3 different habitats to begin your search.
Now set 3 virtual camera traps to capture an image of your assigned animals.
A good virtual camera trap means an image of your ASSIGNED animal!!!
Web Cams • When you can’t be there…
OBSERVATION at it’s very best
• http://www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/
EagleCam.shtml
• http://www.animalcameras.com/
• http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/
WebCams/
Botanical Garden – Eagle Cam
• Partnership with the WVEC, Channel 13 and Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries
• Eagle blog by VDGIF Wildlife Biologist
• Fun Facts, Photo Galleries, Teacher Pack
• Journaling opportunities for students
http://www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/EagleCam.shtml
Eagle
Web Cam - Eagle Cam
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
• Information about animals
• Exhibit information
• Photo Gallery
• Media Player
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/WebCams/
Amazon River Fish,
Black-footed
Ferret, Cheetah,
Elephant and more!
Web Cam - Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Questions and Door Prizes!
*Stand up and wave your hands if you see a set of WINGS below
your chair.
Remember: There are so many free
opportunities to “Embrace the Native Gamer”
in your classroom!