Unique & Compelling Internet Applications
that Improve Student Achievement
"Remarkable new technology is introduced into the school
system and experts predict education will be revolutionized.
The technology will, as never before, allow the widespread
dissemination of new concepts and ideas that stimulate young
minds and free the teacher for more creative pursuits. Yet, the
magic fails to materialize, and within a few years articles appear
in the popular press asserting that the failure obviously arises
from the teachers not being skilled enough in the new
technology."
Excerpt from the New York Times in an article by Peter Lewis in
the 1840’s describing the introduction of the blackboard.
June 19 2004
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
http://www.k12science.org/presentations/necc2004/
www.ciese.org
Unique and Compelling
Internet Applications:
Integrating Technology into
the Classroom
Joshua Koen
Internet Science Education Specialist
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
Stevens Institute of Technology
National Educating Computing Conference (NECC)
New Orleans, LA
June 19, 2004
June 19 2004
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
http://www.k12science.org/presentations/necc2004/
CIESE Background Information
Mission: Help teachers & administrators realize
the benefits of integrating technology into the
curriculum in order to more effectively engage
students in learning & improve student
achievement.
 Established 1988
 Pioneer (1993) in Internet
in education
 Programs in AZ, OH, FL, NJ, NY
& Latin America
 Over 18,000 educators trained
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
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CIESE Recognition
June 19 2004
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
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Unique & Compelling Internet Applications
that Improve Student Achievement
How are educators
using the Internet as
an educational tool?
June 19 2004
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
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Internet-based Applications
Publishing
Student Lab
Reports online
Finding Lesson
Plans
e-Pal Exchanges,
Tele-collaborative
projects
Publishing Student
Stories to the Web
Simulations
Using
Online
Quizzes
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WebQuests
Historical
Diaries
Online
Textbook
Virtual Labs
(Interactive Frog
Dissection)
Weather
Satellite images
Real-time data
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
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Internet-based Applications
Real-time Data
21st
Century Workforce Skills
E-Pal /
Telecollaborative
Student
Web Page
Web Quests
Historical
Diary
Virtual
Labs
Simulations
Online
Quizzes
Online
Textbook
Lesson
Plans
Highly
Somewhat
Advanced
Scale of ‘Intuitiveness’ re: Applications of the Internet
June 19 2004
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
http://www.k12science.org/presentations/necc2004/
Unique & Compelling Internet Applications
that Improve Student Achievement
Session Outcomes
 Define “Unique and Compelling”
Internet applications
 Explore subject-specific examples
 Explore Savvy Cyber Teacher® program
 Look at Research & Evaluation Findings
June 19 2004
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
http://www.k12science.org/presentations/necc2004/
‘Unique and Compelling’
Internet Applications
Internet applications can provide a revolutionary
new instructional tool that can create opportunities
for students to engage in more authentic learning.
Unique
Compelling
Cannot be done without
Internet technology
Provides students with real
world learning experiences
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
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‘Unique and Compelling’
Internet Applications
 Real-Time Data
 Communication Tool
 Web Publishing
 Primary Source Materials
June 19 2004
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
http://www.k12science.org/presentations/necc2004/
Unique & Compelling Internet Applications
that Improve Student Achievement
Session Outcomes
 Define “Unique and Compelling”
Internet applications
 Explore subject-specific examples
 Explore Savvy Cyber Teacher® program
 Look at Research & Evaluation Findings
June 19 2004
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
http://www.k12science.org/presentations/necc2004/
Real Time
Adventures on
the Internet
June 19 2004
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
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‘Unique and Compelling’
Internet Applications
Use the Internet to…
Access Real Time Data
to problem-solve and
think critically:
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•
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Weather Satellite Images
Remote Sensing Data
Government Databases
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
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‘Unique and Compelling’:
The Stowaway Adventure
Goal: Compare 2 approaches to teaching
authentic problem solving using Real World
information
Objectives covered: Scientific inquiry,
data analysis, position & motion, weather,
geography
Methodology: “Textbook” vs. Unique &
Compelling Resources
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
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‘Unique and Compelling’:
The Stowaway Adventure
The “Text book” Problem
A ship travels from point A to point B in 24
hours as shown on the attached map. Using
the map, determine:
1. Where you are going; &
2. When you will arrive.
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‘Unique and Compelling’:
The Stowaway Adventure
The Internet Enhanced Problem:
Imagine you are a stowaway on a cargo boat.
Cautiously looking over the edge of the vessel,
you see nothing but ocean on all sides, and you
decide that you want to get back home without
alerting the ship's crew to your presence.
You know only the ship's identification code,
lucky for you; you remembered to pack your
laptop, cellular phone and modem.
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
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‘Unique and Compelling’:
The Stowaway Adventure
Today’s
classroom
Tomorrow’s
classroom
Ship A leaves Port B
at 12:45 PM headed for
Port C which is 1250
miles away….if Ship A
is going 23 mph when
will it arrive?
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
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Musical Plates:
A Study of Plate
Tectonics
June 19 2004
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
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Enriching the
Curriculum
Through
Telecollaborative
Projects
June 19 2004
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
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‘Unique and Compelling’
Internet Applications
Use the Internet as a…
Communication Tool
to connect with experts & other
students from around the world:
• Ask-An-Expert
• Telementoring
• TeleCollaborative Projects
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
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‘Unique and Compelling’:
The Human Genetics Project
• Attached Earlobes
• Curved Thumb
• White Forelock
• Bent Pinky
June 19 2004
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
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‘Unique and Compelling’:
The Human Genetics Project
free vs.
attached
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straight vs.
curved
straight vs.
bent
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with vs.
without
‘Unique and Compelling’:
The Human Genetics Project
• In a given population, is the
dominant trait the most
frequently occurring?
•
Was your hypothesis correct?
•
Will you remember this better as a result?
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
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The Global Sun
Temperature
Project
June 19 2004
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
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‘Unique and Compelling’
Internet Applications
Use the Internet to…
Publish Student Work
Students can engage real
audiences about what
they are learning and
doing.
June 19 2004
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
http://www.k12science.org/presentations/necc2004/
‘Unique and Compelling’
Internet Applications
Use the Internet to…
Access Primary Source Materials
Historical documents from the
Library of Congress and
National Archives
• Diaries
• Historical Photographs
• Multidisciplinary Lessons
June 19 2004
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
http://www.k12science.org/presentations/necc2004/
‘Unique and Compelling’
Internet Applications
Was it Unique?
• Cannot be done without
Internet technology
Was it Compelling?
• Provides students with
real world learning
experiences
June 19 2004
Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
http://www.k12science.org/presentations/necc2004/
Unique & Compelling Internet Applications
that Improve Student Achievement
Session Outcomes
 Define “Unique and Compelling”
Internet applications
 Explore subject-specific examples
 Explore Savvy Cyber Teacher®
program
 Look at Research & Evaluation Findings
June 19 2004
Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
http://www.k12science.org/presentations/necc2004/
The Savvy Cyber Teacher®
Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom
Savvy Cyber Teacher®
 $9.3 million U.S. DOE grant
 Partnerships w/Miami Dade
College, Cuyahoga & Maricopa CC
 Use of authentic, internet-based
resources
 In-district professional
development program
 30-hour, ten-session course
 Elementary, Middle, and High
School versions
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
http://www.k12science.org/presentations/necc2004/
The Savvy Cyber Teacher®
Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom
Course Overview: Weeks 1 - 5
 Week One: Introduction to the Internet in Education
 Week Two: Use of the Internet as a Communication
Tool: Using E-mail in the Classroom
 Week Three: Enriching the Curriculum Through
Telecollaborative Projects
 Week Four: Real Time Adventures on the Internet
 Week Five: Primary Sources and Multidisciplinary
Connections
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
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The Savvy Cyber Teacher®
Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom
Course Overview: Weeks 6 - 10
 Week Six: Internet Searching Strategies: Finding
Educational Web Sites on the Internet
 Week Seven: Classroom Implementation: Project
Management Plans
 Week Eight: Project Management Plans II and
Developing Implementation Web Pages
 Week Nine: Developing Implementation Web Pages
(Continued)
 Week Ten: Presentations and Cyber-Poster Sessions
June 19 2004
Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
http://www.k12science.org/presentations/necc2004/
Unique & Compelling Internet Applications
that Improve Student Achievement
Session Outcomes
 Define “Unique and Compelling”
Internet applications
 Explore subject-specific examples
 Explore Savvy Cyber Teacher® program
 Look at Research & Evaluation
Findings
June 19 2004
Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
http://www.k12science.org/presentations/necc2004/
Savvy Cyber Teacher®
Harcourt Education Measurement
Savvy Cyber–trained educators report:
 Better at teaching problem-solving skills
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Spend less time lecturing
Teach complex concepts
Conduct small group learning activities
Implement cooperative learning
Manage diverse learning styles
SOURCE: Harcourt Educational Measurement
June 19 2004
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
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Savvy Cyber Teacher®
Harcourt Education Measurement
 Conducted in Spring 2002 in Cleveland, Miami, & Phoenix
 35 teachers, 4 computer specialists, 1389 students in
grades 2-11
 Measured student pre- & post-test scores during
implementation of unique & compelling project
 Student Impact Study Results:
 86% of students showed noteworthy gains in science
and mathematics learning objectives
SOURCE: Harcourt Educational Measurement
June 19 2004
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
http://www.k12science.org/presentations/necc2004/
Research & Evaluation Findings
National Assessment of Educational Progress Data
http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard
“Eighth-graders whose teachers had students use computers for simulations and models or for
data analysis scored higher, on average, than eighth-graders whose teachers did not.”
June 19 2004
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
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Research & Evaluation Findings
National Assessment of Educational Progress Data
“Twelfth-grade students who reported using computers to collect data, download data, or
analyze data had higher average scores than students who reported never doing so.”
June 19 2004
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
http://www.k12science.org/presentations/necc2004/
Unique & Compelling Internet Applications
that Improve Student Achievement
For More Information:
 http://www.k12science.org/
 http://www.savvycyberteacher.org/
Online Presentation:
http://www.k12science.org/presentations/2004-RBSHershey/
Joshua Koen
jkoen@stevens.edu
Tel. 201.216.5045
June 19 2004
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
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