april 2, 2004 copyright © 2004 stevens institute of technology center for innovation in engineering...

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



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



CIESE RecognitionCIESE Recognition



How are educators using the Internet as an educational tool?

Question:Question:



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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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



• Define “Unique and Compelling” Internet applications

• Explore subject-specific examples in physical science & chemistry

• Look at Research & Evaluation

Findings

Session OutcomesSession Outcomes



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



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



• Telecollaborative Projects

• Real-Time Data

• Web Publishing

• Primary Source Materials





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

• Ask-An-Expert• Telementoring• Telecollaborative Projects



Boiling Point of WaterBoiling Point of Water

• Inquiry-based Learning

• Compare two different approaches: Traditional vs. Unique & Compelling

• Similar objectives



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.



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….



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




Use the Internet to… Access Real Time Data

to problem-solve and think critically:

• Weather Satellite Images• Remote Sensing Data• Scientific Databases



Position, Time & SpeedPosition, Time & Speed

• Authentic Problem-Solving

• Compare two different approaches: Traditional vs. Unique & Compelling

• Similar objectives



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.



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.



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



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 Materials

Historical documents from the Library of Congress and National Archives

• Diaries• Historical Photographs• Multidisciplinary Lessons




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




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



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



• 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



“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



“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



CIESE Web Sitehttp://www.k12science.org

Online Presentationhttp://www.k12science.org/presentations/2004-NSTA

Mercedes McKayAssociate Director for Instructional Technology

[email protected]

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unique compelling problem

new york times

graph time

boiling point of water

physical science chemistrylook

based learningcompare

team of student scientists

causes water