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Enhancing Science Lessons Through the Use of Technology
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Tim BrownBristol Elementary
Webster Groves School District
Teaching with Technology
1. Advantages and Drawbacks
2. On-line Blogs
3. Interactive Websites and Lectures
4. Webquests
5. Teaching Strategies
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Opening Discussion
Identify at least 2 advantages and 2 drawbacks of teaching with technology
Small Group Discussion: 5 minutesfacilitatorscribespokesperson
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Advantages of Teaching with Technology
Engages multiple learning styles and preferences Differentiates instruction for each student
Provides access to information Makes learning active and interactive
Opportunities to communicate Facilitates real-world problem solving
Important 21st Century Skills
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Drawbacks of Teaching with Technology
Can create equity issues Differences in students experiences, abilities, and
knowledge of technology and computes
May be expensive and can become “out-of-date”Increases time spent learning new technologiesIncreases the need for back-up plans
Equipment failures
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What are On-lines Blogs?
Can be…. Journaling of experiences Response to laboratories or demonstrationsDiscussion of classroom activities
Typically arranged in chronological order most recent post to the oldest entry.
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What are Interactive Websites and Powerpoints?
Interactive Websites and Powerpoints engage students in lectures by:
Embedding assessments Inserting activities into note taking Relating new information to prior experiences Promoting interdisciplinary learning Current up to date information
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Examples: Interactive Power Points
1. Electricity Activity Student Version
2. Mystery Rope Smart Notebook Sample
3.http://schools.webster.k12.mo.us/education/components/testbank/default.php?sectiondetailid=50431&
4.http://schools.webster.k12.mo.us/education/components/testbank/default.php?sectiondetailid=49453&
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What are Webquests?
Students use computers and the internet to learn content at their pace.
Students can work in collaborative groups to learn the contentTeacher acts as a facilitator who guides student learning
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Example: Webquests
What is Light: http://schools.webster.k12.mo.us/education/projects/projects.php?sectiondetailid=48326&
Animal Interviewhttp://schools.webster.k12.mo.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=30016&
Save the Planet: Don’t throw Me Away http://schools.webster.k12.mo.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=30863&sc_id=1184803753
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Application
1. Identify a science topic that you are currently teaching or are likely to teach in the future.
2. Identify one of the first concepts, ideas, or skills you would teach.
3. Write down a few preliminary ideas: How you would incorporate knowledge of teaching with
technology into your approach to teaching this concept, idea, or skill?
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