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Using Handheld Technologies in High School Economics
A School - University
Collaborative Design Project
Steve Lonn, CR/Rackham IT FellowDoctoral Student, School of Education
Rodney Williams & Christopher Quintana
Mentors & Professors, School of Education
Why Focus on Economics?
School subject often studied in high school Helps students understand the choices
individuals and organizations make in a world of scarce resources.
Included in Michigan social studies standards NAEP will test on economics in 2005-2006 Almost no research on teaching and learning in
economics
Project Goals
Improve high school students’ understanding of difficult concepts in economics
Collaborate on the design of inquiry-based unit and lessons
Experiment with the use of handheld technologies in social studies classrooms
Understand how this process influences both teachers and students
Participants
High school economics teachers (4 schools) High school students Pre-service teachers University professors Field instructors Graduate students Undergraduate students (UROP) TI technology trainer
Timeline
Fall 2003 Iterative design process for unit/lessons using
online planning tools and face-to-face sessions. Professional development for TI technology at
UM and at schools. Incorporation of TI technology into ongoing
design process for unit/lessons.
Timeline
Winter 2004 Finalize unit design (lesson research) Lesson Study in one classroom (January) Pre-test Teach unit (February – March) Post-test Reflect (lesson research)
Lesson Research
The research lesson refers to the lessons that teachers jointly plan, research, and discuss; lesson research (lesson study) is the process of instructional improvement – research lesson is core piece.
Lewis, C. (2000)
What is Lesson Research?
Define the problem Plan the lesson One teacher enacts the lesson Lesson is evaluated and reflected on Lesson is revised Revised lesson is enacted Further evaluation & reflection Results are shared with other teachers (and possibly beyond).
Pang, M.F. & Marton, F. (2003)
Teaching for Understanding (TfU) framework
Throughlines (overarching goals/big ideas/essential questions)
Generative topics Understanding goals Ongoing assessment Performances of understanding
TfU Design Tool
Includes TfU elements
Allows for feedback on each item
Discussion Board, etc. also available.
Powerful & Authentic Social Studies (PASS)
Standards: Meaningful Integrative Value-based Challenging Active
Criteria: Construction of knowledge Disciplined inquiry Value beyond school
Issues-Centered Social Studies
Involve multiple points of view, with insights from many fields of study
Emphasis on content AND development of advanced intellectual capabilities
Students are required to: Define problems Actively search for and evaluate evidence Make defensible decisions Engage in projects that impact persistent and pervasive real
world issues
Evans & Saxe (1996)
Bringing Design Elements Together
Iterative design process will utilize the TfU framework. Issues-Centered social studies will help clarify
throughlines and generative topics. PASS standards will be used throughout.
TfU framework has guidelines for technology integration.
Evaluation
Pre-Post testing Using standardized economics test
Classroom Observations Teacher Interviews Teacher PPI
Administered throughout the year Student PPI
Administered in Winter 2003 semester before, during, and after intervention.
Texas Instruments (TI) Hardware: TI-83+ Silver Edition
The most widely-used handheld in American high schools today.
Stores up to 94 Applications Applications available in Social
Studies, Mathematics, Science, English, etc.
Upgradeable via Computer Can be used on Standardized Tests
Keyboard and Cradle
Connects via Cradle
Full-Size Keys
Can be used to take notes, write in-class responses, etc.
Cables
Handheld to Handheld: Allows information sharing from one handheld to another.
USB: Allows information sharing between computer and handheld.
Uses TI Connect Software
Navigator System
Creates wireless networkfor TI technology.
Teacher sends & receives from computer.
Four students share hub that transmits wirelessly.
TI Connect Software
CellSheet Application
Spreadsheet Application
Basic formula creation
Graphing capabilities
Can import and export from Microsoft Excel using CellSheet Converter software.
StudyCards
Electronic Flashcards
Can also be used as quiz tool.
Create cards on Windows PC program.
Notefolio
Word processing application
Can use the keyboard to quickly type notes and share them with the teacher or other students.
Can also use Windows PC software to create or edit notes.
LearningCheck
Can create quizzes, polls, etc. Create documents on Windows PC program. Distribute & collect via Navigator system.
LearningCheck Activity
We would appreciate your feedback on our project design.
To accomplish this, we ask you to use the LearningCheck program on the TI-83+ SE handhelds.
Afterwards, we will display the results on-screen and discuss.
Questions