The Tech-Based Science
Classroom
Wireless Name: NSTA Room 1
Wireless Password: PCCANSTA
Ben Smith and Jared Mader
Red Lion Area School District
www.edtechinnovators.com
Friday, March 19, 2010
About Us
Ben Smith:
Jared Mader:
Physics Teacher
Science Chair
Technology Resource Teacher
Keystone Technology
Integrator
Doctoral Student in
Instructional Technology
STAR Discovery Educator
Director of Technology
Former Chemistry Teacher
Keystone Technology
Integrator
Masters Degree in Instructional
Technology
STAR Discovery Educator
BlendedSchools Consultant
ISTE Board of Directors
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International Society for Technology in
Education (ISTE)
Nonprofit international membership
association.
Focuses on improving teaching and
student learning using technology as a tool.
Connects educators to learn from each
other.
Promotes best practices from the field.
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2010 Presentations
Integrating Technology into the Classroom
Thursday, March 18, 8:00- 9:00 AM, Hall D, Room 1
Eliciting Student Creativity Using Technology
Thursday, March 18, 9:30 - 10:30 AM, Hall D, Room 1
BYOL Workshop - Wikis for Students and Teachers in Science
Thursday, March 18, 12:30 - 2:30 PM, Hall D, Room 1
BYOL - Using Google Apps in the Science Classroom
Thursday, March 18, 3:30 - 4:30 PM, Hall D, Room 1
The Tech-Based Science Classroom
Friday, March 19, 8:00 - 10:00 AM, Hall D, Room 1
BYOL - Podcasting for Students and Teachers in Science
Friday, March 19, 12:30 - 1:30 PM, Hall D, Room 1
BYOL Workshop - Emerging Technologies in Science
Friday, March 19, 2:00 - 3:00 PM, Hall D, Room 1
International Society for Technology in
Education (ISTE)
Presents:
National Conference - ISTE 2010
Denver, Co
www.iste.org/necc
Booth #1156
National Educational Technology Standards for
Students
Problem Solving & Decision Making
“What students should know and be able to do to learn effectively and
live productively in an increasingly digital world ...”
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:
• identify and define authentic problems and significant questions
for investigation.
• plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a
project.
• collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make
informed decisions.
• use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore
alternative solutions.
ISTE: NETS-S: www.iste.org/nets
National Educational Technology Standards
for Teachers
A Taxonomy for Integrating Technology
Increasing Complexity of Technology Skills
Technology choices become autonomous
Increasing Levels of Cognition
Curriculum mastery deepens
Schedule
Theory and Foundation
Hardware / Software Overview
Designing an Experiment (Inspiration)
Collecting Data - Taking Pictures
Collecting Data - Video Capture
Collecting Data - Using Probes
Collecting Data - Recording Podcasts
Recording Data - Use Web 2.0 Tools
“Writing” it Up - Using Templates
Q&A
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, &
Decision Making
Lab Tools
What you need
Websites to provide labs
PowerPoint
Inspiration
Logger Pro / DataStudio
iMovie / MovieMaker
Word
Excel
Internet Access - Web 2.0
Lab Process
What our students do
The End Product
Pre-lab
During Lab
Post Lab
End
What is Digitizing the Classroom?
Taking the things that take place in the classroom and
making them available digitally
Worksheets / Handouts - Teacher Output
Lectures / Discussions / Anything Audible
Demonstrations
Lab Reports / Papers - Student Input
Homework
Boardnotes
Data Collection
Pedagogical Foundations
Curriculum must drive the need for technology
integration
Technology is the tool used to facilitate studentcentered learning
Scaffolding technology skills has to occur prior to the
expectation that students can make thoughtful choices
about its appropriate use
Degree to which students can utilize technology is also
dependent upon their level of cognitive ability.
Core Science Teaching Philosophies
Science should be Hands-On (Wheatley)
Conceptual Change (Posner, Strike,
Hewitt, & Herzog)
Peer Instruction (Mazur)
Equipment Needs
Hardware
WebCam
Software
Office Suite (Google Docs)
Otherwise
Digital Camera
Camera Cards
Batteries
Card Reader Optional
Digital Camcorder
Firewire / USB Cable
Microphone
Probes / Interface
Word, PPT, Excel
Inspiration (Mindomo)
Photobooth (Mac only)
iMovie / Moviemaker
(JumpCut)
Audacity
Logger Pro / DataStudio
Working with Students
Provide written or video instructions
Quick demonstrations
Facilitate class
Using Templates
Poster Session
Lab Reports
Non Traditional Lab Reports
Backwards Design Model
Poster Sessions - PowerPoint
PowerPoint
Inspiration
iMovie / MovieMaker
iWeb
Wikis
Designing Experiments
Inspiration - Mind Mapping
Cmap / Mindomo - free alternative
Web 2.0: MyWebspiration, Mindomo,
Mindmeister
Give students template
Task: Design an experiment examining
how air resistance affects falling coffee
filters.
WebCams
Set up the shot
Click the camera and count to 3
Flip photo if needed
Mac Screen Capture - Apple - Shift - 4
Hold the Control key, Click and drag
Windows - Alt-Prnt Screen or Prnt Screen
Collecting Data - Taking Pictures
Use WebCam to take pictures
Drag to Desktop for later use
Task: Take pictures of your equipment and
experimental setup
Teacher Notes
Downsize images before inserting into
PowerPoint
Set digital cameras to low resolution
Collecting Data - Video Capture
Task: Use WebCam to take video of the
experimental runs. The video should show
the differences in the runs.
Flip Video
Teacher Notes
Record video on the fly - no tapes
Have students script their words
Use tripod or steady camera position
Video first, narrate later
Collecting Data - Using Probes
Probes measure more quickly
Digitize the data
Task: Measure the acceleration of the
filters falling; vary the number of filters
Recording Data
Google Docs
Word Processing, Data Tables, Graphs
Wikis - Warehouse of Information
http://edtechinnovators.wikispaces.com/NECC
Task: Report your data to the Wiki above.
Measurement should include number of
filters and acceleration measured.
Collecting Data - Podcasting
Use Audacity to record observations of this
lab
Task: Create a podcast of observations
Teacher Notes
Have students work collaboratively outside
of class using Web 2.0 tools such as
Google Docs
Students can paste Excel data into Word
Watch formatting of tables and document
Using Templates - Easier Writeups
PowerPoint
Poster Session
Kiosk (set up transitions)
Lab write-up
Word
Notebook / Tabbed View
Inspiration
During Lab
Notebook
Screen Capture
Cameras
Camcorders
Scanners
Digital Slate
Microphone - Podcasting
Virtual Labs - Confirming Work and Extending
Probes
Vernier - Logger Pro
Pasco - DataStudio
Science Probes
Vernier and Pasco probeware used to
collect and plot data
What to do after the data
is collected?
Data Reporting / Analysis
Software to Use - Students Make Choices
Word
Excel / Graphical Analysis / Zoho / Google Docs
PowerPoint
Templates
Inspiration
iMovie
Collaboration
Discussions
Web 2.0 Tools
Digital Notebooks
Examine software from Interactive
Whiteboards including mimio and Smart
Word Template
Look online - Circus Ponies
Hardware component: Wacom pads
Examples
Lab Reports
Students create a page for every required
laboratory section
Template can be provided
Students Integrate digital media into lab report
Poster Session Template
Inspiration
Excel Writeup
Wiki
Post Lab Activities
Portfolios and Showing Off
Blogging - Telling everyone about it
Student to Student Communication
Critique each other
Task
Download and Edit Poster Session Template
Collect Data
Screen capture Graph
Alternate: Use Media Zip file
Download and Edit the Inspiration Templates
Scientific Method
Post Lab Analysis
Conclusion / Questions
Any files submitted will be placed on our
website / wiki
Zip files
Task: Finish your write-up of the experiment
and submit
Questions
Email: info@edtechinnovators.com
Website: www.edtechinnovators.com