Exploring the Digital
Classroom
Ben Smith and Jared Mader
Red Lion Area School District
Monday, February 21, 2006
About Us
Ben Smith:
–
–
–
–
–
–
Physics Teacher
K-12 Science Coordinator
Technology Resource Teacher
ACTS Mentor
Keystone Technology Integrator
Doctoral Student in Instructional Technology
Jared Mader:
–
–
–
–
Chemistry Teacher
Technology Staff Development Trainer
ACTS Mentor
Discovery Educator Network
QuickTi me™ and a
TIFF ( Uncompressed) decompressor
are needed to see thi s pi ctur e.
Our Vision of the Digital
Classroom
Students will use technology seamlessly as a
regular part of their education
Each student will come to class with their own
computing device
All of the computing devices will be
interconnected
Teachers and Students will have the skills
necessary to use the Hardware and Software
Our Reality
Labs within our rooms - 2-3 students
per computer
Students do not have the skills to use
the technology - We need to teach the
skills first or in conjunction
Students may or may not have access
to the internet and other software at
home
Pedagogical Foundations
– Curriculum must drive the need for technology
integration
• Technology is simply the tool used to facilitate studentcentered learning
• Technology makes it easier to accomplish
– Taxonomy of Technology Use1
•
•
•
•
•
Experiencing
Informing
Reinforcing
Integrating
Utilizing
The “Normal” Class
Hardware
– Probes with DataStudio or Logger Pro
– Graphing Calculators
Software
– Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
– Graphical Analysis
The Present and Future
BlackBoard
Tapped In
Podcasting
Digital Storytelling
Electronic Field Trips
Virtual Lab Experiences
Portable Probes / Calculators
Easy Web Design
Student Response Systems (eInstruction)
Blogging
Current Projects
Chemical Reactions Project
– Students create a video and photo presentation of
a type of chemical reaction, analyze the
stoichiometry of the reaction, and create a
presentation to communicate their results.
Web Video Project
– Students create a video of an example of motion,
analyze the motion, and create a website to
communicate their findings.
BlackBoard
Discussion Boards
Chats
Digital Dropbox
Assignments
Tapped In
Online Chats
– Transcripts for each Chat
File Storage
Podcasting / Movies
Homework Help
Explanation of Solutions
Hints on Labs / Activities
Student Advice
Digital Storytelling
Field Trips
Special Assignments
Lab Reports
EFT - Electronic Field Trips
Vomit Comet - NASA’s KC-9
eMission - Montserrat
Virtual Labs
Gas Law Labs
Molecular Modeling
Explore Learning
Virtual ChemLab
Portable Probes & Graphing
Calculators
Vernier or Pasco
Direct Connect to Printers
Save Notes for Students
Student Response Systems
eInstruction
Check for understanding
Pre-assessment
All students, all the time
Blogging
Record of class on a daily basis
Updates on class happenings
Digital newsletter
Questions
Email: jaredm@rlasd.k12.pa.us or
bs@rlasd.k12.pa.us
Website: www.edtechinnovators.com