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A Kids’ Inquiry Conference
Extreme Makeover: Science Fair Edition
Alissa Royal
K-8 Engineering Coordinator
Dr. Brian Brown
Technology Services Coordinator
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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