Why are you here?

Kelly J. Grillo, PhD Candidate

University of Central Florida

Dr. Marcey Kinney, PhD Exceptional Student Education

Bethune-Cookman University

Technology Tools

FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS

Science

Mathematics

Data/Tech-Trends

Integration

Application

Assessment

Science ScoresNation’s Report Card: Science 2005

8th grade 29% at proficient level

National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)12th grade mean science scores drop

From 150, in 1996 to 147, in 2005

147-177=Basic178-208=Proficient210 & above=Advanced

Mathematics ScoresNational Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)

National 8th grade scores have increased since 1990

But

Florida 8th graders remain behind the national average

Let’s Level the field!

Math

Science

Think-Pair-Share

What tools are you currently using to level the playing field and impact this data?

Common problems

Difficulty with basic factsArithmetic weakness vs

math abilityConcrete to abstractContent LanguageLiteracyProcessing

Why technology?Digital NativesEngaging (#1 way to increase

achievement!)Immediate feedbackMastery learningPractice

Entries Due January 5th

Horizon Report Major Tech Trends (2010-2015)

(a) means for student empowerment,

(b) technology dramatically impacts work,

(c) innovation is gaining acclaim,

(d) in-time engagement and mentoring online is increasing,

(e) And technology is transforming learning space to include the virtual world.

Barriers

List 2 standards !

for starters…

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What do you think?

MORE Science tools

More Math tools

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SCRUGGS, MASTROPIERI & MCDUFFIE

(2007)

ONE TEACH

ONE ASSIST

Unused Effective Practices Metasynthesis

Analyze

Plan

Collaborate

New Directions with Technology

Create Your Lessons Aligned with Brain Pop

You know the saying there is an app for that…

Let Brain Pop be your app for that

The Next Gen Science Standards are here!

Every Science Teacher Instructs Sci Method

Activities and Projects Appear that are already aligned with your standards!!!

Don’t forget the math!

Writing Supports

Principles of Universal Design

Check out new resources on CAST.org

Good idea to model writing a great science report as a whole class

activity!!!!

Differentiated Assessment

Formative Assessment

National Education Technology Plan

“Professional educators will be supported individually and in teams by technology that connects them to data, content, resources, expertise, and learning experiences that enable and inspire more effective teaching for all learners.”

NETP draft, 2010

Innovation

Innovation

Innovation

Innovation

Innovation

What’s next?

Questions?

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