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Leveraging the Leveraging the Internet for LearningInternet for Learning
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Josh BaronJosh BaronAssociate Director for Instructional TechnologyCenter for Improved Engineering and Science Education (CIESE)
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Leveraging the Leveraging the Internet for LearningInternet for Learning
How can the Internet be used to improve student learning and achievement?
Weather Data
Historical Diaries
Publishing Student Stories to the Web
Keypal or ePal Exchanges
WebQuests
Accessing Foreign
Newspapers
Politicians Voting Records
Online Research
Using Online Quizzes
Finding Lesson Plans
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Leveraging the Leveraging the Internet for LearningInternet for Learning
2121stst Century Workforce Skills Century Workforce Skills Digital literacy skills
(reading, writing, arithmetic, mathematics, speaking, and listening)
Information Skills (acquire and evaluate data, interpret and communicate)
Interpersonal Skills (work on diverse team, teach others, etc.)
Higher-Order Thinking SkillsHigher-Order Thinking Skills Problem solving skills Critical thinking skills Advanced analysis Creativity Informed decision-making Independent learning
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(word processors, spreadsheets, KidPixs)
(Tom Snyder, Oregon Trails, etc.)
(PLATO, CCC, Reading tutors)
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Higher-order Thinking SkillsBasic Advanced
Drill & practice
Productivity tools
Simulations & exploratory
Computer-based Applications
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Weather Data
Historical Diary
Student Web Page
Keypal/ePal Exchange
WebQuests
Foreign Newspapers
Voting Records
Research
Online Quizzes
Lesson Plans
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Higher-order Thinking SkillsBasic Advanced
Traditional
Unique & Compelling
Innovative
Internet-based Applications
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Leveraging the Leveraging the Internet for LearningInternet for Learning
Unique
Cannot be done without the technology
Compelling
Targets authentic real world problem solving &
critical thinking
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Unique & CompellingUnique & CompellingIntegrating the Internet into the K-12 ClassroomIntegrating the Internet into the K-12 Classroom
Use of the Internet as a Communication ToolStudents can use the Internet to communicate with Students can use the Internet to communicate with experts in various fields, or with other classrooms and experts in various fields, or with other classrooms and students from around the world.students from around the world.
Ask-An-Expert Projects Telementoring Collaborative Projects
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Unique & CompellingUnique & CompellingIntegrating the Internet into the K-12 ClassroomIntegrating the Internet into the K-12 Classroom
Use of the Internet to Access Real-Time DataStudents can access real-time information that can Students can access real-time information that can dynamically enrich their science lessons and impact on dynamically enrich their science lessons and impact on problem solving and critical thinking skills.problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Weather Satellite Images Remote Sensing Data (e.g. Air Quality) Government Databases
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Unique & CompellingUnique & CompellingIntegrating the Internet into the K-12 ClassroomIntegrating the Internet into the K-12 Classroom
Use of the Internet to Publish Student WorkStudents can publish their work online where the whole Students can publish their work online where the whole world can see it, comment on it, and interact with the world can see it, comment on it, and interact with the students about it.students about it.
Student Presentations/Reports Integrates Reading, Writing and
Communications Skills Great Motivator!
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Unique & CompellingUnique & CompellingIntegrating the Internet into the K-12 ClassroomIntegrating the Internet into the K-12 Classroom
Use of the Internet to Access Primary SourcesStudents now have access to digitally archived historical Students now have access to digitally archived historical documents, from the Library of Congress and National documents, from the Library of Congress and National Archives.Archives.
Diaries Historical Photographs Creates Multidisciplinary Lessons
Unique & Compelling Unique & Compelling ProjectsProjects
Let’s jump on the web and see some Let’s jump on the web and see some examples….examples….
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Leveraging the Leveraging the Internet for LearningInternet for Learning
What challenges do educators face when implementing Internet-based projects and what strategies are available to deal with
these challenges?
Need to address the standards
Limited numbers of computers
Internet safety
concerns
Appropriate assessment methods
Unreliable nature of
technology
Low quality content
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Leveraging the Leveraging the Internet for LearningInternet for Learning
What instructional strategies might help deal with the limited numbers of computers?
How can “older” computers be used? How might you deal with Internet issues
such as unreliable connections and student safety concerns?
Will traditional forms of assessment work?
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Everyone Has a Unique Classroom Environment That Presents Unique Challenges.
Most Internet-based Projects Do Not Supply All of the Resources You May Need to Implement It.
A PMP Allows Educators to Develop a Customized Implementation Plan That Meets the Specific Needs of Their Classroom and Students.
Project Management PlansProject Management Plans
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Four Areas of Project ManagementFour Areas of Project Management
Technology ManagementStrategies for Dealing With
Technology Related Implementation Challenges
Classroom ManagementClassroom Instructional
Techniques That Are Ideally Suited for Internet Projects
Instructional Management
Student Learning Objectives, Standards, Proficiency
Benchmarks and How These Can Be Assessed
Time ManagementBudgeting of Class Time and the Development of a Basic
Timeline for Implementation
Leveraging the Leveraging the Internet for LearningInternet for Learning
Josh BaronJosh Baron
Associate Director for Instructional Technology
[email protected]/presentation/OCEwww.k12science.org/presentation/OCE
Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education (CIESE)