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April 2, 2004Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
www.ciese.org
Unique & CompellingUnique & Compelling
Internet Applications for Internet Applications for
Your Hands-on Science Classroom Your Hands-on Science Classroom
Mercedes McKay
Associate Director for Instructional TechnologyCenter for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education (CIESE)
Stevens Institute of Technology
National Science Teachers Association2004 National Convention
April 2, 2004Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
CIESE BackgroundCIESE Background
• Established 1988
• Pioneer (1993) in Internet in education
• Over $20 million in grants and contracts
• Programs in AZ, OH, FL, NJ, NY & Latin America
• Over 18,000 educators trained
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
CIESE RecognitionCIESE Recognition
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
How are educators using the Internet as an educational tool?
Question:Question:
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
Weather Satellite images
Historical Diaries
Publishing Student Stories to the Web
e-Pal Exchanges, Telecollaborative
projects
WebQuests
Virtual Labs (Interactive Frog
Dissection)
Simulations
Online Textbook
Using Online Quizzes
Finding Lesson PlansPublishing
Student Lab Reports online
Internet-based ApplicationsInternet-based Applications
Real-time data
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
Skill Level
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Partially Proficient Advanced ProficientProficient
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Traditional
Unique and Compelling
Innovative
Online Quizzes
Lesson Plans
Online Textbook
Simulations
Virtual Labs
Web Quests
Historical Diary
Student Web Page
E-Pal / Telecollaborative
Internet-based ApplicationsInternet-based Applications
Real-time Data
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
• Define “Unique and Compelling” Internet applications
• Explore subject-specific examples in physical science & chemistry
• Look at Research & Evaluation
Findings
Session OutcomesSession Outcomes
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Excerpt from the New York Times in an article by Peter Lewis in the 1840’s describing the introduction of the blackboard.
"Remarkable new technology is introduced into the school system and experts predict education will be revolutionized. The technology will, as never before, allow the widespread dissemination of new concepts and ideas that stimulate young minds and free the teacher for more creative pursuits. Yet, the magic fails to materialize, and within a few years articles appear in the popular press asserting that the failure obviously arises from the teachers not being skilled enough in the new technology."
Revolutionary New IdeaRevolutionary New Idea
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Internet applications can provide a revolutionary new instructional tool that can create opportunities for students to engage in more authentic learning.
Unique and Compelling Unique and Compelling Internet ApplicationsInternet Applications
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
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
• Telecollaborative Projects
• Real-Time Data
• Web Publishing
• Primary Source Materials
Unique and Compelling Unique and Compelling Internet ApplicationsInternet Applications
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Unique and Compelling Unique and Compelling Internet ApplicationsInternet Applications
Use the Internet as a… Communication Toolto connect with experts & other students from around the world:
• Ask-An-Expert• Telementoring• Telecollaborative Projects
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Boiling Point of WaterBoiling Point of Water
• Inquiry-based Learning
• Compare two different approaches: Traditional vs. Unique & Compelling
• Similar objectives
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Traditional ProblemTraditional Problem
Heat water and periodically record temperature using a thermometer. Graph time vs. temperature.
Determine:
1. Boiling Point of Water; &
2. Factors that Impact Boiling Point.
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Unique & Compelling ProblemUnique & Compelling Problem
You are heading up a student scientific task force that has been asked to figure out what causes water to boil. You assemble a team of student scientists from all around the world and have them conduct an experiment to measure the boiling point of water. You analyze the collected data to find….
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
Boiling Point of WaterBoiling Point of Water
Today’s classroom
Record and graph the temperature as water heats. Determine the boiling point of water.
Tomorrow’s classroom
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Unique and Compelling Unique and Compelling Internet ApplicationsInternet Applications
Use the Internet to… Access Real Time Data
to problem-solve and think critically:
• Weather Satellite Images• Remote Sensing Data• Scientific Databases
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Position, Time & SpeedPosition, Time & Speed
• Authentic Problem-Solving
• Compare two different approaches: Traditional vs. Unique & Compelling
• Similar objectives
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Traditional ProblemTraditional Problem
A ship travels from point A to point B in 24 hours as shown on the map.
Using the map, determine:
1. Where you are going; &
2. When you will arrive.
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Unique & Compelling ProblemUnique & Compelling Problem
Imagine you are a stowaway on a cargo boat. Cautiously looking over the edge of the vessel, you see nothing but ocean on all sides, and you decide that you want to get back home without alerting the ship's crew to your presence.
You know only the ship's identification code, lucky for you; you remembered to pack your laptop, cellular phone and modem.
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Position, Time & SpeedPosition, Time & Speed
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
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Use the Internet to… Publish Student Work
Students can engage real audiences about what they are learning and doing.
Unique and Compelling Unique and Compelling Internet ApplicationsInternet Applications
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Use the Internet to… Access Primary Source Materials
Historical documents from the Library of Congress and National Archives
• Diaries• Historical Photographs• Multidisciplinary Lessons
Unique and Compelling Unique and Compelling Internet ApplicationsInternet Applications
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Was it Unique?Was it Unique?• Cannot be done without Cannot be done without
Internet technologyInternet technology
Was it Compelling?Was it Compelling?
• Provides students with Provides students with real world learning real world learning experiencesexperiences
Unique and Compelling Unique and Compelling Internet ApplicationsInternet Applications
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Savvy Cyber TeacherSavvy Cyber Teacher®®
Teacher professional Teacher professional development programdevelopment program
Enhances science & math Enhances science & math educationeducation
Focus on content and Focus on content and implementation of unique & implementation of unique & compelling resourcescompelling resources
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Savvy Cyber Teachers® 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
Evaluation FindingsEvaluation Findings
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• Student Impact Study 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 noteworthy gains in science and mathematics learning objectives
Evaluation FindingsEvaluation Findings
SOURCE: Harcourt Educational Measurement
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
“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
Research FindingsResearch FindingsNational Assessment of Educational Progress Data
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“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.”
Research FindingsResearch FindingsNational Assessment of Educational Progress Data
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
CIESE Web Sitehttp://www.k12science.org
Online Presentationhttp://www.k12science.org/presentations/2004-NSTA
Mercedes McKayAssociate Director for Instructional Technology
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