tcea 2011 kic

A Kids’ Inquiry Conference

Extreme Makeover: Science Fair Edition

Alissa Royal

K-8 Engineering Coordinator

aroyal@melissaisd.org

Dr. Brian Brown

Technology Services Coordinator

bbrown@melissaisd.org

Types of Instructional Technology

Information

“Sharing”

Presentations

Digital projectors

Computer-Assisted-Learning

Replaces Teacher

Information “Collecting

”

Synthesis Role Reversal

What age group of students do you work with?

A. K-5 Core SubjectB. 6-8 Core SubjectC. 9-12 Core SubjectD. District LevelE. Technology TeacherF. Other

Question # 1

On a weekly basis, how much time do you spend integrating technology skills in your content area?

A. noneB. 1-2 hoursC. 3-4 hoursD. 5 + hours

Question # 2

How strongly do you feel that “information collecting” technology impacts student motivation to learn?

A. Strongly DisagreeB. DisagreeC. No OpinionD. AgreeE. Strongly Agree

Question # 3

What is a Kids’ Inquiry Conference?

Structured Guided Student-

Initiated

Scientific Inquiry Continuum

Student:

Teacher:

focuses on focuses on more focuses on one aspect than one aspect all aspects

model and guide model and guide defines supporting aspects supporting aspects learning goals

guide reasoning guide reasoning guide reasoning

with discretion

Stixy.com

Scientific Inquiry Model: NW Regional Educational Library

Science Fair scientific method competition rigid guidelines showing of work

through display boards

Science Fair vs. Kids’ Inquiry Conference

Kids’ Inquiry Conference

scientific method non-competitive choice showing of work

through variety of mediums to audiences

authentic experiences fosters collaboration become experts on

topic integration of

technology beyond word processing

Get others excited about science

Authentic, non-competitive environment

Students sharing science experiences

Greater awareness of their own science knowledge

Strengthened presentation, communication and technology skills

Melissa Cardinal KIC Goals

KIC Outcome

How many hours a day does an 8-18 year spend using media devices?

A. 0-2 hoursB. 2-4 hoursC. 4-6 hoursD. 6-8 hoursE. 8+ hours

Question #4

Roberts, D. F., Foehr, U. G., & Rideout, V. (2005), Generation M: Media in the lives of 8-18 year-olds. Washington, DC: Kaiser Family Foundation.

Technology Tools as a Vehicle for LearningVideo

Flipvids8mm video cameraMicrosoft

MovieMakerWebpage

TeacherWebGoogle SitesGlogsterTeacherTubeWeeblyMOODLE

Photo Story or VodcastDigital cameraMicrosoft Photo Story

DemonstrationPresentation with Visual

AidMicrosoft PowerPointPrezi

PodcastAudacity

Live Streamingustream.tv

Moodle

ust

ream

.tv

Why do KIC?

21st century skillsSeamless technology

implementationIncrease of student

conceptual understandingIncrease in district and

state dataStudent ownership of own

learningConnects all processing

skills in a cohesive experience

“Being a scientist”Improves student

cognitionBusiness and community

partnerships

Question # 5What would be the most significant

obstacle in implementing a Kids’ Inquiry Conference in your school district?

A. Technology needsB. Administrative supportC. Teacher buy-inD. Student engagementE. Your own personal road blocks

Thank You!

Visit booth 2271 for more information

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