Center for Improved Engineering
And Science Education (CIESE)
www.ciese.org
CIESE Mission:
Improve teaching and learning in K-12
science and mathematics through the
meaningful integration of technology into
the curriculum
Stevens Institute of Technology
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Rigorous, private technological university
2,000 undergraduates; 2,200 master’s and
Ph.D-level students
Engineering
Science
Technology Management
Stevens Institute of Technology
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First college in world to require students to own
a PC (1982)
Established CIESE in 1988 to bring technology
integration experience to K-12 to improve
student achievement in science & mathematics
CIESE
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Collegial, collaborative approach
Systemic efforts
Science and mathematics focus, later other
subject areas
Vendor-neutral
Initial Project: A Model for CI
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Five diverse districts
Three-year PD collaboration
Middle and high school math teachers &
administrators
“How can these technology resources help you
teach math topics better?”
Three-Year Process
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Year 1: Familiarity & Exploration
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Year 2: Experimentation & Implementation
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Year 3: Refinement & Institutionalization
Outcomes:
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3,000 math software titles -> 300 evaluated by
practicing teachers -> 30 recommended
Lesson development, sharing, learning community
Compendium of exemplary, field-tested lessons
Curriculum revision
Staff development
Broad dissemination
Internet-in-Science Initiatives
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$2.9 million National Science Foundation grant
in 1994 (preceded Netscape)
Close collaboration with teachers on useful
applications of technology
“Unique and Compelling” applications
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Real time data
Web publishing
-Telecollaboration
-Primary source material
Outcomes:
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PD for 3,000 teachers from 700 schools in NJ
30-hour Savvy Cyber Teacher® course
Scale-up model to reach 10,000 teachers in
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Phoenix, Arizona
Cleveland, Ohio
Miami, Florida
Technology Integration in TT
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Share examples
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Explore planning models and tools
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Select, prioritize, adapt
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Identify next steps
Q: What are key student outcomes
expected of new curriculum?
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Multiple literacy – Ability to adapt and use in the real
world.
Effective problem solver, making decisions, finding
solutions
Student-centered, self-directed learning, e.g., research
Responsible, moral, ethical citizenship
Communication, self-expression
Cultural heritage, contributions of multi-culturalism
Student empowerment to utilize a variety of resources
to make decisions
Respect of environment
Student Outcomes (cont’d)
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Reduce inequities
Aesthetic expression and enjoyment of expressions of
others
Confidence in using technology/ies
Active, healthy lifestyle
Multiple intelligences
Spiritual values
Real-world/authenticity
Global interdependence
Q: How can technology help?
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Student-centered research
Analysis of movement
Problem-centered
Tutorial
Remedial
Motivating
Access, control, manage info resources
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Equity implications
Technology can…
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Empower teachers
Facilitate joint projects, international collaboration
Individually-based, student-centered
Reach wider audience, accessibility of content via
distance learning
Simulations, visualize complex conepts
No “reinventing the wheel”
Multimedia, lively presentations
School, classroom management (productivity tools)
Technology is…
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Not just computer-based
Video/multimedia
systems
CD-ROMs
Software
Integrated learning
systems
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Web-based resources
Computer-Based
Laboratory (CBL)
systems
Productivity tools
ITV Networks
And MORE…
Technology
Examples from the Classroom…
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PLATO Integrated Learning System
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International Boiling Point Project
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The Stowaway Adventure
Evaluating Educational Technology
Step One
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Identify “instructional need”
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Analyze hardware capabilities
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Do basic skills need to be improved?
Is increasing problem solving skills important?
What areas of curriculum lend themselves to alternative
delivery formats?
What operating system(s) will be used?
How much RAM is available? Processor power?
Factor in management issues
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Long term plans (e.g. network, Internet)
Student-to-computer ratios
Evaluating Educational Technology
Step Two
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Identify software titles
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Educational journals
Catalogs
Educational technology books (see ISTE)
Technology and curriculum conferences
Obtain demo or preview versions of software
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Most have 30-day free evaluation periods
Evaluating Educational Technology
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Evaluate technology resources
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Use rubrics on software quality and content
Review online databases and magazines
Have “high end” technology users test
demonstration software
Include students in evaluation process
Classifications of
Educational Technology
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Tutorial
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Exploratory
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Tool/Application
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Communication
Higher Order
Basic Skills
Types of Learning
Technology-Learning Scale
ProblemSolving
Solvingw/
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Problem
realdata
datasets
sets
real
Simulations
Simulations
OnlineResearch
Research
Online
Integrated
Integrated
Learning
Learning
Systems
Systems
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Au
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Drill&
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Drill
Practice
Practice
E-mail
E-mail
Communication
Communication
Visualization
Visualization
Tools
Tools
ProductivityTools
Tools
Productivity
Directed Instruction
Inquiry-based Learning
Locus of Control
Q: How to get from here to there?
Technology Infusion Protocol Model
Trinidad & Tobago SEMP Project
Indentify
Curriculum
Objectives and
Learning
Outcomes
Build Technology
Knowledge Base
"Process & Content"
How do various technology
resources meet curriculum
objectives and learning outcomes
(e.g. remediation)
Evaluate
Process and
Outcomes
Develop Model for
Professional
Development
Ensure that staff is provided with
the training necessary to
implement vision.
Develop Vision of
How Technology
Should be Used
Revise Curriculum
Framework to Embed
Technology
This brief statement should
guide the use of technology by
teachers and students.
Match technology resources with
curriculum objectives.
Include all stakeholders
Develop Model for
Technology and
Teacher Support
Review
technology
plans and
evaluation
studies from
other school
systems
Research Lessons
Learned
Explore Existing
Resources
Visit other
"high
technology"
school
systems
Attend
technology
conferences
- both
technology
and subject
focused
Literature
search
Disseminate and
Document
Pilot small
scale
targeted
technology
applications
Local
"TechExpo" includes both
technology
and
curriculum
Ensure technical and curriculum
integration support for teachers
Local
"promising
practices"
database
Regular
small group
sharing
sessions
Building a Technology Knowledge
Base – Content & Process
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Research Lessons Learned
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Explore Existing Resources
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Disseminate and Document
Day Two Agenda
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Report back on yesterday’s discussion
Synthesize reports
Review curriculum infusion process
Demonstration: Social studies Form 1
Breakout groups – identifying technology
resources for Form 1 curriculum
Report back on progress and next steps
Practical strategies and conclusion
Your assignment…
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What have we done already? What do we
know?
What additional data, information, research do
we need?
What are the questions we hope to answer?
What are our immediate next steps?
What obstacles/challenges will we face?
Report back…
Curriculum
Infusion: Getting Started
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Identify the top educational need/goal in your
Form I curriculum area (i.e. math basic skills,
appreciation of global interdependence).
What class of educational technology will best
meet your need?
Can you identify a specific technology resource
(i.e. Microsoft Word or PLATO ILS) to pilot? If
yes, which one?
Curriculum
Infusion: Getting Started
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If not, how will you identify promising resources
(software evaluation guides, software reviews,
technology conferences, recommendations)?
Identify next steps (finalize technology
selection, identify pilot group).
How will you capture and document the
experiences from the pilot to recommend next
steps (wider implementation, teacher training)?
An example…
Breakout Groups by Discipline
Report Back
Next Steps/Action Items for
Pilot Technology Application
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Planning committees
Building in planning and research time
Assessment/baseline data collection
Careful pilot selection-reduce barriers/ensure
optimal success
Classroom documentaries-capturing,sharing
Using discipline specific societies
MOE web site: updates, recognition
Practical Strategies
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Implementation specialists
Principal Institutes
Tech Expo’s
Seed grants
Incentives/IMPACT Awards
Capturing/Capitalizing on individual research
(Action-research)
Online programs
Practical Strategies
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Preservice collaboration
Model schools and partnering
Creating a critical mass: Train-the-trainer &
opportunistic informal training
Accountability mechanisms
Selection criteria for pioneers
Curriculum development institutes
Involve administrators in PD
Some Recommended Resources
http://www.k12science.org/iadb/tt