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October 2005 Copyright © 2005 Stevens Institute of Technology

Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

Meg Turner

Manager of Outreach

Savvy Cyber TeacherSavvy Cyber Teacher

Using the Internet Effectively

in K-12 Education

Using the Internet Effectively in K-12 Education

Savvy Cyber Teacher®Savvy Cyber Teacher®

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“Unique & Compelling” Internet Applications

Savvy Cyber Teacher®®

Research & Evaluation



Overview:Overview:



• Established (1988) • Internet Pioneer (1993) • Standards-based online

science/math projects• 8,000+ teachers



Background: CIESEBackground: CIESE



Telecollaborative Telecollaborative

Real-time dataReal-time dataEngaging Engaging problemsproblems

AuthenticAuthentic

Inquiry-basedInquiry-based





"Remarkable new technology is introduced into "Remarkable new technology is introduced into the school system and experts predict education the school system and experts predict education will be revolutionized. The technology will, as will be revolutionized. The technology will, as never before, allow the widespread dissemination never before, allow the widespread dissemination of new concepts and ideas that stimulate young of new concepts and ideas that stimulate young minds and free the teacher for more creative minds and free the teacher for more creative pursuits. Yet, the magic fails to materialize, and pursuits. Yet, the magic fails to materialize, and within a few years articles appear in the popular within a few years articles appear in the popular press asserting that the failure obviously arises press asserting that the failure obviously arises from the teachers not being skilled enough in the from the teachers not being skilled enough in the new technology."new technology."

Excerpts from the New York Times in an article by Peter Excerpts from the New York Times in an article by Peter Lewis in the 1840’s describing the introduction of the Lewis in the 1840’s describing the introduction of the blackboard.blackboard.





• Attached Earlobes

• Curved Thumb• White Forelock

• Bent Pinky



“Unique and Compelling”Unique and Compelling”The Human Genetics ProjectThe Human Genetics ProjectThe Human Genetics ProjectThe Human Genetics Project



free vs. attached

straight vs. curved

straight vs. bent

with vs. without

Example traits….






In a given population, is the dominant trait the most frequently occurring?

Question/ Hypothesis

How can we find out?



Survey: Interactive excel




free straight bent with

Dominant traits! See web data/proj






• In a given population, is the dominant trait the most frequently occurring?

• Was your hypothesis correct?

• Will you remember this better as a result?






How are educators using the Internet as an educational tool?





Weather Satellite images

Historical Diaries

Publishing Student Stories to the Web

e-Pal Exchanges, Tele-collaborative

projects

WebQuests

Virtual Labs (Interactive Frog

Dissection)

Simulations

Online Textbook

Using Online Quizzes

Finding Lesson PlansPublishing

Student Work Online

Internet-based ApplicationsInternet-based Applications

Real-time data





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Innovative

Online Quizzes

Lesson Plans

Online Textbook

Simulations

Virtual Labs

Web Quests

Historical Diary

Student Web Page

E-Pal / Telecollaborative

Real-time Data

Partially Proficient Advanced ProficientProficient

Skill Level on State Proficiency Tests



Internet-based ApplicationsInternet-based Applications



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

•Ask-An-Expert•TeleCollaborations•Telementoring



“Unique and Compelling”Unique and Compelling”



2. Use the Internet to… Access Real-time datato problem-solve and think critically:

• Weather Images• Remote Sensing Data• Government Databases






Goal: Compare 2 approaches to teaching authentic problem solving using Real World information

Objectives covered: Scientific inquiry, data analysis, position & motion, weather, geography

Methodology: “Textbook” vs. Unique & Compelling Resources



“Unique and Compelling”Unique and Compelling”The Stowaway AdventureThe Stowaway AdventureThe Stowaway AdventureThe Stowaway Adventure



The “Text book” Problem

A ship travels from point A to point B in 24 hours as shown on the attached map. Using the map, determine:

1. Where you are going; &

2. When you will arrive.






The Internet Enhanced Problem:The Internet Enhanced Problem:Imagine you are a stowaway on a cargo boat. Cautiously Imagine you are a stowaway on a cargo boat. Cautiously

looking over the edge of the vessel, you see nothing but looking over the edge of the vessel, you see nothing but ocean on all sides, and you decide that you want to get back ocean on all sides, and you decide that you want to get back home without alerting the ship's crew to your presence. home without alerting the ship's crew to your presence.

You know only the ship's identification code, lucky for you; You know only the ship's identification code, lucky for you; you remembered to pack your laptop, cellular phone and you remembered to pack your laptop, cellular phone and modem.modem.








The Internet Enhanced Problem:The Internet Enhanced Problem:Go to the web…Go to the web…

Stowaway AdventureStowaway Adventurehttp://www.stevens.edu/ciese/curriculum/shipproj/http://www.stevens.edu/ciese/curriculum/shipproj/




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






3. Use the Internet to… Publish Student Work

Students can engage real audiences about what they are learning and doing.

See web examples…






4. Use the Internet to… Access Primary Source Materials

Historical documents from the Library of Congress and National Archives

• Diaries• Historical Photographs






Internet applications can provide a revolutionary new instructional tool that can create opportunities for students to engage in more authentic learning.

UniqueUniqueCannot be done without

Internet technology

UniqueUniqueCannot be done without

Internet technology

CompellingCompellingReal world learning

experiences

CompellingCompellingReal world learning

experiences

““Unique and Compelling”Unique and Compelling”





• 8,000+ in FL, OH, AZ, NJ, NY, DE, PA

• Authentic, inquiry based• Real time /telecollaborative

data resources• In-district program• Turnkey training models

Overview -Overview -



Savvy Cyber Teacher ®



• Elementary, middle, and Elementary, middle, and high school versionshigh school versions

• Face-to-face, hands-onFace-to-face, hands-on • 30-hours, graduate credit30-hours, graduate credit• Standards-based contentStandards-based content• Implementation web plansImplementation web plans

Workshop Format -Workshop Format -






1.1. Introduction to the InternetIntroduction to the Internet2.2. The Global ClassroomThe Global Classroom3.3. Telecollaborative ProjectsTelecollaborative Projects4.4. Real Time Adventures on Real Time Adventures on

the Internetthe Internet5.5. Primary SourcesPrimary Sources

Workshop Sessions -Workshop Sessions -






6.6. Internet Search StrategiesInternet Search Strategies7.7. Classroom ImplementationClassroom Implementation8.8. Project Management PlanProject Management Plan9.9. Developing Implementation Developing Implementation

Web PageWeb Page10.10.Cyber Poster PresentationsCyber Poster Presentations

Workshop Sessions -Workshop Sessions -






Education Testing Service (ETS)

Savvy Cyber–trained educators report:

– Better at teaching problem-solving– Spend less time lecturing– Teach complex concepts– Conduct small group learning activities– Implement cooperative learning– Manage diverse learning styles

SOURCE: Harcourt Educational Measurement



Research and EvaluationResearch and Evaluation



86% of students showed noteworthy gains in science 86% of students showed noteworthy gains in science and mathematics learning objectivesand mathematics learning objectives

Harcourt Education Measurement 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 u & c project

Student Impact Study Results:






Harcourt study -Impact on student achievement in

science and mathematics learning objectives

ETS study -Improved pedagogy (more student-

centered, inquiry-based learning strategies)






“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



National Assessment of Educational Progress Data (NAEP)




“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.”

National Assessment of Educational Progress Data (NAEP)






– http://www.stevens.edu/ciese

– http://www.savvycyberteacher.org/

Meg [email protected]

201.216.5655



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