Integrated Technology:
ONE-STOP® Planner for
HOLT Earth Science
Textbook
Mirta Carpente
r
MEDT 7461
Fall 2012
Index
Module 2
Table of Contents
I. Getting Started
READ ME FIRST.pdf
II. Overview
• Purpose & Rationale
• Audience
• Standards
• Outcomes
• Guiding Questions
• Objectives
(HOLT Earth Science ONE-STOP PLANNER, 2006)
Index
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Table of Contents (continued…)
III. Introduction of Topic: Holt ONE-STOP PLANNER
• What is the Holt ONE-STOP PLANNER?
• Installer Disc
• Resource Disc
• PowerPoint Resources Disc
• Benefits
IV. Instructional Activities
• Guided Practice #1: Getting Started with ONE-STOP
PLANNER and using ExamView.
GUIDED PRACTICE 1.pdf
• Guided Practice #2: Powerful Teaching Planning Tool
GUIDED PRACTICE 2.pdf
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Index
Table of Contents (continued…)
V. Evaluation
• Participant Feedback
VI. Conclusion
• Acknowledgements
• Professional Learning Unit Credit
• Follow-up and Future Support
• References
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Getting Started
Module 2
Before Getting Started
Module 2 presentation is specifically oriented to assist
physical science teachers with the application of the
HOLT ONE-STOP PLANNER CD-ROM package. The
ONE-STOP PLANNER is a highly effective teacher
planning tool for planning and managing lessons. Prior
to starting, READ this document provided to see what
is needed to complete this module. Right click over
“READ” and press “Open Hyperlink.”
The Professional Development Plan for Module 2 is
provided here. Right click and press “Open Hyperlink”
to open this link: plan.pdf
Overview
Module 2
Purpose & Rationale
The purpose of this module is to instruct physical
science teachers using the HOLT Earth Science
textbook on how to implement and effectively
benefit from the use the HOLT ONE-STOP
PLANNER (CD-ROM). The PLANNER is a
powerful tool that incorporates ExamView Test
Generator, Lab Materials QuickList Software, Holt
PuzzlePro, and Interactive Teacher Edition.
Overview
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Audience
The audience for Module 2 are science teachers,
specifically physical science teachers.
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Overview
AASL Standards for the 21st
Century Learner
Learners will use skills, resources, and tools to inquire,
think critically, and gain knowledge.
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in
any format (e.g., textual, visual, media, digital) in
order to make inferences and gather meaning.
1.3.5 Use information technology responsibly.
1.4.1 Monitor own information-seeking processes for
effectiveness and progress, and adapt as necessary.
1.4.2 Use interaction with and feedback from teachers a
nd peers to guide own inquiry process.
Overview
AASL Standards for the 21st
Century Learner
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Learners will use skills, resources, & tools to draw conclusions, make infor
med decisions, apply knowledge to new situations,
and create new knowledge.
2.1.1
Continue an inquiry-based research process by applying critical-thinking skill
s
(analysis, synthesis, evaluation, organization) to information and knowledge in
order to construct new understandings, draw conclusions, and create new
knowledge.
2.1.2
Organize knowledge so that it is useful.
2.1.3
Use strategies to draw conclusions from information and apply knowledge to
curricular areas, real-world situations, and further investigations.
2.1.4
Use technology and other information tools to analyze and organize informatio
n.
2.2.2
Use both divergent and convergent thinking to formulate alternative conclusio
ns
and test them against the evidence.
2.2.3
Employ a critical stance in drawing conclusions by demonstrating that the
pattern of evidence leads to a decision or conclusion.
2.2.4
Demonstrate personal productivity by completing products to express learning
.
2.3.1
Connect understanding to the real world.
Overview
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AASL Standards for the 21st
Century Learner
Learners will use skills, resources, & tools to share knowledge and
participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic
society.
3.1.1 Conclude an inquiry-based research process by sharing
new
understandings and reflecting on the learning.
3.1.4 Use technology and other information tools to organize a
nd
display knowledge and understanding in ways that others
can view, use, and assess.
3.1.5 Connect learning to community issues.
3.1.6 Use information and technology ethically and responsibly.
3.3.4 Create products that apply to authentic, real-world conte
xts.
Overview
AASL Standards for the 21st
Century Learner
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Learners will use skills, resources, & tools to pursue
personal and aesthetic growth.
4.1.3
4.1.5
4.1.6
ly.
4.1.7
4.2.1
4.3.1
in
4.4.5
4.4.6
Respond to literature and creative expressions of ideas in various
formats and genres.
Connect ideas to own interests and previous knowledge and
experience.
Organize personal knowledge in a way that can be called upon easi
Use social networks and information tools to gather and share
information.
Display curiosity by pursuing interests through multiple resources.
Participate in the social exchange of ideas, both electronically and
person.
Develop personal criteria for gauging how effectively own ideas are
expressed.
Evaluate own ability to select resources that are engaging and
appropriate for personal interests and needs.
Overview
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National Technology Standards for
Teachers (NETS-T)
1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity Teachers use their
knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate
experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both
face-to-face and virtual environments. Teachers:
a. promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness
b. engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems
using digital tools and resources
c. promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’
conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes
d. model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students,
colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments
Overview
National Technology Standards for
Teachers (NETS-T)
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2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and
Assessments Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences
and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content
learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the
NETS•S. Teachers:
a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and
resources to promote student learning and creativity
c. customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning
styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources
d. provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments
aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform
learning and teaching
Overview
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National Technology Standards for
Teachers (NETS-T)
3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and
work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital
society. Teachers:
a. demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge
to new technologies and situations
b. collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital
tools and resources to support student success and innovation
c. communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and
peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats
d. model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate,
analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning
Overview
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National Technology Standards for
Teachers (NETS-T)
4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility Teachers
understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital
culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. Teachers:
a. advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and
technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the
appropriate documentation of sources
b. address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies and
providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources
Overview
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National Technology Standards for
Teachers (NETS-T)
5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership Teachers continuously improve
their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school
and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of
digital tools and resources. Teachers:
a. participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications
of technology to improve student learning
b. exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating
in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership
and technology skills of others
c. evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis
to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support
of student learning
d. contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession
and of their school and community
Overview
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National Technology Standards for
Students (NETS-S)
1. Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative
thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative
products and processes using technology. Students:
a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas,
products, or processes.
c. use models and simulations to explore complex
systems and issues.
d. identify trends and forecast possibilities.
Overview
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National Technology Standards for
Students (NETS-S)
3. Research and Information Fluency Students apply digital
tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students:
a. plan strategies to guide inquiry.
b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and
ethically use information from a variety of sources
and media.
c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools
based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.
d. process data and report results.
Overview
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National Technology Standards for
Students (NETS-S)
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making Students
use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects,
solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools
and resources. Students:
a. identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for
investigation.
b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.
c. collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed
decisions.
d. use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative
solutions.
Overview
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National Technology Standards for
Students (NETS-S)
6. Technology Operations and Concepts Students
demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts,
systems, and operations. Students:
a. understand and use technology systems.
b. select and use applications effectively and productively.
c. troubleshoot systems and applications.
d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.
Overview
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Georgia Performance Standards
Depending on the chapters chosen by the physical science teacher
s during the Guided Practice #1 and #2, a variable variety of Ge
orgia
Performance Standards will be addressed. The following have bee
n attached for quick access. Right click on each set of standard
s and
press “Open Hyperlink.”
Astronomy Curriculum Astronomy.pdf
Earth Systems Curriculum EarthSystems-Approved2006.pdf
Environmental Science Curriculum EnvironmentalScienceStandar
ds-Approved2006.pdf
Geology Curriculum Geology.pdf
Meteorology Curriculum Meteorology.pdf
Oceanography Curriculum Oceanography.pdf
Physical Science Curriculum Physical_Science_Revised_06.pdf
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Overview
Outcomes
• Teachers will find great value in using the HOLT ONESTOP PLANNER CD-ROMs to plan and manage lessons.
• Teachers will install a variety of programs to assist them in
managing and planning their lessons.
• Teachers will work through guided practices to familiarize
themselves with the use of the ONE-STOP PLANNER.
• Teachers will have greater facility in preparing class
presentations, fun activities, lab activities, tests,
standardized tests, etc.
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Overview
Guiding Questions
Teachers
• How can the HOLT ONE-STOP PLANNER be used to
plan and manage lessons with the Holt Earth Science
textbook?
• What are the benefits of using the HOLT ONE-STOP
PLANNER?
• How can the HOLT ONE-STOP PLANNER be used in a
classroom setting to enhance instruction?
• How can I best show the benefits of the HOLT ONE-STOP
PLANNER to others to justify its’ use?
Module 2
Overview
Objectives
• Teachers will use the HOLT ONE-STOP PLANNER CD-ROM
package as a resource in the classroom to supplement
instruction using the Holt Earth Science textbook (2006).
• Teachers will work within their grade levels to create resources
that promote learning in different settings and for various
purposes.
• Teachers will learn how to use the HOLT ONE-STOP PLANNER
to easily plan and manage their lessons throughout the
academic school year.
• Teachers will learn how to use the tools of the ONE-STOP
PLANNER to more effectively engage their students, prepare
fun activities, prepare lab activities, and prepare tests and
standardized tests that correlate to their lessons.
Module 2
Introduction of Topic
HOLT ONE-STOP Planner
• The HOLT ONE-STOP PLANNER is an effective teacher
planning tool. It is used in conjunction with the Holt Earth
Science (Teacher Edition) textbook (Allison, DeGaetano,
and Pasachoff, 2006).
• The ONE-STOP PLANNER incorporates ExamView Test
Generator (including Hold Online Assessment), Lab
Materials QuickList Software, Holt PuzzlePro, and
Interactive Teacher Edition.
Module 2
Introduction of Topic
Holt ONE-STOP PLANNER:
Installer Disc
This Installer Disc CD-ROM contains a variety of valuable
software tools, including the following:
• ExamView Test Generator—this software is used to
create your own quizzes and tests.
• Lab Material QuickList— this software is used for
compiling a materials list so that you can easily order the
items that you need for your lab activities.
• Holt Calendar Planner—this software is used for
managing your time and resources by day, week, month,
or year.
• Holt PuzzlePro—this software is used for creating crossw
ord puzzles and word searches related to your lessons.
Introduction of Topic
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Holt ONE-STOP PLANNER:
Resource Disc
This Resource Disc CD-ROM has time-saving planning
software and contains print-based teaching resources and
valuable assessment tools.
• Program Resources—printable program resources
including all of the Chapter Resource Files.
• Interactive Teacher Edition— with links to program
resources.
• Lesson Plans—editable lesson plans in several word
processing formats.
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Introduction of Topic
Holt ONE-STOP PLANNER:
PowerPoint Resources Disc
• PowerPoint Presentations—design your own lectures
with customizable PowerPoint Presentations for each
chapter that include Brain Food Video Quizzes, Visual
Concepts, an image bank, and Standardized test
preparation resources(Holt Earth Science textbook,
Allison, DeGaetano, and Pasachoff, 2006)
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Introduction of Topic
Benefits
• An overall benefit to using the HOLT ONE-STOP
PLANNER in conjunction with the Holt Earth Science
textbook (2006) is that this CD-ROM package makes
planning and managing lesson plans a great deal
more effective and efficient both in quality of
presentation and time efficiency.
Module 2
Introduction of Topic
Benefits
• The HOLT ONE-STOP PLANNER contains a PowerPoint
Resources Disc that saves time preparing Chapter
presentations with accompanying videos, transparencies, and
fun Brain activities and puzzles to test your students’ progress.
• Teachers are also able to generate required lab materials
lists and are able to use ExamView to
generate specific tests covering the
units they are teaching.
(Allison, DeGaetano & Pasachoff, 2006)
Instructional Activities
Module 2
Guided Practice #1—ONE-STOP
PLANNER: Installer Disc
This lesson introduces physical science teachers to the ONESTOP PLANNER: Installer Disc and the many resources
available to teachers. Once you insert the Installer Disc
into your CD-ROM on your computer, simply double click on
the “Start-Here” icon and follow the directions to install the
following programs: (1) HOLT Calendar Planner; (2) Lab
Materials Quick List; (3) ExamView; and (4) HOLT Puzzle Pro.
You will now have access to these options when you use the
Holt Resource Disc discussed in the next slide. The Guided
Practice #1 will require both the Installer Disc and Resource
Disc.
Instructional Activities
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Guided Practice #1 continued—
ONE-STOP PLANNER: Installer Disc,
Resource Disc and using ExamView
This guided lesson introduces physical science teachers
to the ONE-STOP PLANNER: Resource Disc and the many
Resources available to teachers. For this lesson you will need the
Installer Disc and the Resource Disc and your computer. Right click
and press on “Open Hyperlink” on this link for step by step directio
ns: GUIDED PRACTICE 1.pdf
Guided Practice #1 – Getting started with the HOLT ONESTOP PLANNER and preparing a class exam using
ExamView will assist teachers to make the most of their Holt
Earth Science textbook (2006).
Instructional Activities
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Guided Practice #2—Using the HOLT
ONE-STOP PLANNER and using a unit
PowerPoint Presentation with videos
This lesson requires the use of the HOLT ONESTOP PLANNER PowerPoint Resources Disc.
Right click and press on “Open Hyperlink” on this
link for step by step directions:
GUIDED PRACTICE 2.pdf
Guided Practice #2 – Using the HOLT ONESTOP PLANNER and using the PowerPoint
Presentation with Videos tool will assist teachers
in planning and managing lessons more
efficiently and effectively.
(Allison, DeGaetano & Pasachoff, 2006)
Module 2
Evaluation
Participant Feedback
After completing the “Guided Practice #1” and “Guided Practice #2”
of module 2, participants should please fill out a brief survey
providing feedback on the effectiveness of these instructional
activities. Please right click and press “Open Hyperlink” on this link:
feedback form.pdf
(Allison, DeGaetano & Pasachoff, 2006)
Module 2
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
A special thank you to everyone who participated in this
professional development activity for the Holt Earth
Science textbook ONE-STOP PLANNER teacher resource
tool. I would like to also recognize and thank the head of
the science department and the principal who notified
staff of this opportunity for our physical science teachers.
Thank you to our library staff who have provided the
technical support and facilities to make this professional
learning opportunity possible.
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Conclusion
Professional Learning Unit Credit
With prior approval from an administrator, participation in this
professional development opportunity is worth one hour of
Professional Learning Unit (PLU) credit.
Please refer to the Professional Learning section of the
Georgia Department of Education web site for more
information. Right click and press “Open Hyperlink” on
this link 2012 Form.pdf for a copy of the Georgia
Department of Education, Professional Learning FY 2012,
Comprehensive Professional Learning Program Report
form to be filled out for PLU credit.
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Conclusion
Follow-up and Future Support
The HOLT ONE-STOP PLANNER CD-ROMs package is an
excellent computer tool to enhance the planning and
managing of lessons by teachers using the Holt Earth
Science textbook (2006). This tool is also valuable for
teachers using other textbooks but wanting additional
support and resources related to the physical sciences.
For further information, please send me an
e-mail at macdmc03@bellsouth.net and I will be happy to
provide any assistance that you may need.
Module 2
Conclusion
References
Allison, M.A., DeGaetano, A.T., and Pasachoff, J.M. (2006). HOLT Earth
Science (Teacher Edition). New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
Allison, M.A., DeGaetano, A.T., and Pasachoff, J.M. (2006). HOLT Earth
Science One-Stop Planner CD-ROM with interactive Teacher Edition.
New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
American Association of School Librarians (AASL). (2007). Standards for the
21st-Century Learner. Retrieved August 26, 2012, from
http://www.ala.org/aasl/standards
Georgia Department of Education. (2008). Georgia performance standards.
Retrieved November 20, 2012 from https://www.georgiastandards.org/Pa
ges/default.aspx
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Conclusion
References continued
International Society for Technology in Education. (2007). NETS for Students.
Retrieved August 26, 2012, from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMe
nu/NETS/ForStudents/NETS_for_Students.htm
International Society for Technology in Education. (2008). NETS for Teachers.
Retrieved August 26, 2012, from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMe
nu/NETS/ForTeachers/NETS_for_Teachers.htm