1. Using Student’s Already Developed Technology Skills to Teach Science

2. Digital Natives I-pods I-Pads We need to teach students how to use the tools appropriately and effectively to enhance learning and engage students in science. Cell phones Facebook Wii Xbox Blogging Twitter MySpace YouTube

3. So let’s use their savvy to our advantage We need to promote digital literacy and when the technology is accessible, there are tons of options. http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForStudents/NETS_for_Students.htm

4. Website Design Student designed- curriculum-based Library research or online resources Technology: MS Word and I-web programs Sample: Website: “The Importance of Watersheds” The Importance of WatershedsThe Importance of Watersheds

5. Podcasts Student developed audio segment Research and script prepared ahead of time Podcast edited and music added Technology: I-pod with microphone for recording and Garageband, to edit it. Sample: “Interview a Scientist 1” and “Interview a Scientist 2” Interview a Scientist 1Interview a Scientist 2Interview a Scientist 1Interview a Scientist 2

6. Movies/Videos Students create a script and gather necessary items to begin filming Focus: student interpretation of content and skills Technology: Photobooth, I-movie, flip camera Example: I-movie “Forest Study” “Forest Study”“Forest Study”

7. Wikis Allow for fluid online communication Allow for fluid online communication Encourage quieter kids to speak out in words Teacher can post assignment. Students can read assignment and comment or edit assignment also communicate with each other. Facilitate peer assessment and collaboration Sample: Research for Global Climate Change Debate

8. Article Review and Comments

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10. Debate Communication

11. Google Docs Encourage collaboration like wikis Students can create surveys, and share documents- word processing, spreadsheets, etc.

12. Lab Quest and Data Collection Probeware Used to collect data in different environments Used to collect data in different environments Vernier Lab Quests and Vernier probeware work well alongside the Loggerpro software Sample: Using a pressure probe and Lab Quest to identify the relationship between changes in pressure and volume

14. Videoconferencing Provides an opportunity for students to communicate with other students or professionals outside of the school building. Provides an insight into what other students are thinking and studying Great for exploring careers Example: Videoconference: Immune System and HIV virus.

15. Real World Navy Challenge

17. Team Web Portal Team Web Portal

18. Webquest design

19. Technology and Differentiation Choices to demonstrate the knowledge and skills in the specific content- product DI Project requirements can be chunked or shortened Project requirements can be chunked or shortened Presentation style can accommodate different learners (peer review instead of standing in front and presenting)

20. Essential Understanding: All students need the experience of using the technology and online resources that are a part of their everyday world. All students need the experience of using the technology and online resources that are a part of their everyday world. A Vision of K-12 Students A Vision of K-12 Students

21. Thank You Cheryl Everett: Science Staff Development Consultant, Chester County Intermediate Unit, Downingtown, PA Robyn Spear: Science teacher, Phoenixville Area High School, Phoenixville, PA Please find our handouts at: http://teachers.pasd.k12.pa.us/hs/spearr/default.htm