1. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education www.ciese.org Unique & Compelling Internet Applications for Your Hands-on Science Classroom Mercedes McKay Associate Director for Instructional Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education (CIESE) Stevens Institute of Technology National Science Teachers Association 2004 National Convention

2. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education CIESE Background Established 1988 Pioneer (1993) in Internet in education Over $20 million in grants and contracts Programs in AZ, OH, FL, NJ, NY & Latin America Over 18,000 educators trained

3. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education CIESE Recognition

4. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education How are educators using the Internet as an educational tool? Question:

5. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Weather Satellite images Historical Diaries Publishing Student Stories to the Web e-Pal Exchanges, Telecollaborative projects WebQuests Virtual Labs (Interactive Frog Dissection) Simulations Online Textbook Using Online Quizzes Finding Lesson Plans Publishing Student Lab Reports online Internet-based Applications Real-time data

6. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Skill Level 21st Century Workforce Skills Advanced Partially ProficientAdvanced ProficientProficient Basic Traditional Unique and Compelling Innovative Online Quizzes Lesson Plans Online Textbook Simulations Virtual Labs Web Quests Historical Diary Student Web Page E-Pal / Telecollaborative Internet-based Applications Real-time Data

7. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Define “Unique and Compelling” Internet applications Explore subject-specific examples in physical science & chemistry Look at Research & Evaluation Findings Session Outcomes

8. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Excerpt from the New York Times in an article by Peter Lewis in the 1840’s describing the introduction of the blackboard. "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." Revolutionary New Idea

9. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Internet applications can provide a revolutionary new instructional tool that can create opportunities for students to engage in more authentic learning. Unique and Compelling Internet Applications Unique Cannot be done without Internet technologyCompelling Provides students with real world learning experiences

10. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Telecollaborative Projects Real-Time Data Web Publishing Primary Source Materials Unique and Compelling Internet Applications

11. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education 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

12. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Boiling Point of Water Inquiry-based Learning Compare two different approaches: Traditional vs. Unique & Compelling Similar objectives

13. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Traditional Problem Heat water and periodically record temperature using a thermometer. Graph time vs. temperature. Determine: 1.Boiling Point of Water; & 2.Factors that Impact Boiling Point.

14. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Unique & Compelling Problem You are heading up a student scientific task force that has been asked to figure out what causes water to boil. You assemble a team of student scientists from all around the world and have them conduct an experiment to measure the boiling point of water. You analyze the collected data to find….

15. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Boiling Point of Water Today’s classroom Record and graph the temperature as water heats. Determine the boiling point of water. Tomorrow’s classroom

16. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Unique and Compelling Internet Applications Use the Internet to… Access Real Time Data to problem-solve and think critically: Weather Satellite Images Remote Sensing Data Scientific Databases

17. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Position, Time & Speed Authentic Problem- Solving Compare two different approaches: Traditional vs. Unique & Compelling Similar objectives

18. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Traditional Problem A ship travels from point A to point B in 24 hours as shown on the map. Using the map, determine: 1.Where you are going; & 2.When you will arrive.

19. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Unique & Compelling 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.

20. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Position, Time & Speed Today’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? Tomorrow’s classroom

21. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Use the Internet to… Publish Student Work Students can engage real audiences about what they are learning and doing. Unique and Compelling Internet Applications

22. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Use the Internet to… Access Primary Source Materials Historical documents from the Library of Congress and National Archives Diaries Historical Photographs Multidisciplinary Lessons Unique and Compelling Internet Applications

23. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Was it Unique? Cannot be done without Internet technologyCannot be done without Internet technology Was it Compelling? Provides students with real world learning experiencesProvides students with real world learning experiences Unique and Compelling Internet Applications

24. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Savvy Cyber Teacher ®  Teacher professional development program  Enhances science & math education  Focus on content and implementation of unique & compelling resources

25. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Savvy Cyber Teachers ® report: Better at teaching problem-solving skills Spend less time lecturing Teach complex concepts Conduct small group learning activities Implement cooperative learning Manage diverse learning styles SOURCE: Harcourt Educational Measurement Evaluation Findings

26. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Student Impact Study 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 Evaluation Findings SOURCE: Harcourt Educational Measurement

27. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education “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.” http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard Research Findings National Assessment of Educational Progress Data

28. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education “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.” Research Findings National Assessment of Educational Progress Data

29. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education CIESE Web Site http://www.k12science.org Online Presentation http://www.k12science.org/presentations/2004-NSTA Mercedes McKay Associate Director for Instructional Technology mmckay@stevens.edu For More Information