iNtegrating Technology for inQuiry: A Problem Based Planning Model Presented by Lisa DeMeulle, Sonoma State Univ. Gary Morrison, Wayne State Univ. Deborah Lowther, Univ. of Memphis

Session Outline 4Introductions 4The NTeQ model - what, why & how 4Experience NTeQ lesson 4Visit NTeQ website 4Sample lesson plans 4Question & Answers 4Create Own NTeQ lesson 4Drawing for Door Prizes!

What is the role of technology in the classroom? + = ?

Technology in the classroom has not met our expectations.

The traditional view of technology 4Viewed technology as a teacher 4To deliver the instruction 4To compete with the teacher

What have we learned? Technology is not always a good teacher

Is there any hope for technology? 4Yes 4But, we must change our view

What if we surveyed parents? 4What software do you use? Word processing Spreadsheets Databases Desktop publishing

What if we surveyed teachers? 4What software do your students use? Drill and practice Games Tutorials

Recent research 4Suggests that application software can support higher level learning 4Better prepares student for the workplace 4Drill-and-practice and tutorials support basic skills and rote learning

How do we use applications in instruction? 4Integrate computer technology to support inquiry 4Use computers as a tool rather than as an instructional delivery device

Using technology as a tool 4How? oTo calculate oTo determine oTo identify oTo summarize oTo find information oTo organize information

Using technology as a tool 4The effectiveness as a tool has been established 4People use technology as a tool everyday in the workplace

A new way of teaching 4Requires a different approach to teaching 4Teacher’s role will change 4Student’s role will change 4Instruction will change

The changing role of the teacher Technologically competent.Understands relationship between computers and learning.Creates a student-centered learning environment.Uses computers as a tool

Recent technology standards for teachers 4“Teachers will…access, generate, and manipulate data” (ISTE, 1998) 4“Teachers will use technology in communicating, collaborating, conducting research and solving problems” (ISTE, 1998) 4“They must plan and deliver instructional units that integrate a variety of software, applications and learning tools” (ISTE, 1998)

Roles of the teacher Designer Facilitator Manager

Teacher as designer 4Integrates learning strategies 4Embeds technology into the instruction 4Utilizes multiple learning resources 4Uses real world data

Teacher as facilitator 4No longer the main source of information 4Asks directed questions rather than providing answers 4Models the physical and cognitive processes 4Provides necessary scaffolding for students

Teacher as manager 4Plans a viable rotation schedule 4Provides a multidimensional learning environment 4Encourages students to solve problems 4Finds solutions to technical problems

The changing role of instruction 4Problem based 4Authentic data 4Uses problems students can relate to 4Provides for many sources of information

The student as researcher researcher Primary role is a researcher Gathers data Analyzes data Generates knowledge

The student as collaborator 4Goal is problem solving through collaboration.Works effectively as a team member.Values team collaboration

Recent technology standards for students 4“...use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, preparing publications, and producing other creative works” (ISTE, 1998) 4... use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources” (ISTE, 1998) 4... employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world (ISTE, 1998)

Using computer technology 4How can we use technology in the classroom? 4Use technology to support the learning process, critical thinking, problem solving. 4Encourage collaboration.

Where do we start with an NTeQ lesson? 4NTeQ incorporates Inquiry learning Problem-based learning Cognitive & Constructivist approaches Collaborative learning

NTeQ: Specify the objectives 4Specify all your lesson objectives 4Includes both computer related and noncomputer objectives Specify Objectives

NTeQ: Computer functions 4Match your objectives to computer functions Computer functions that support your objectives Specify Objectives Computer Functions

NTeQ: Computer functions 4Objective: Analyze.Use a spreadsheet to determine the….Use a database to find the….Create a chart to show… Dia.$$/sq in Joe's Pizza129 Big Caesar1413 Square Pan Pizza1511

NTeQ: Computer functions 4Objective: Write, Edit.Use a word processor to create.Edit your partner’s paper.Use a spellchecker to…

NTeQ: Computer functions 4Objective: Design, Plan.Create a drawing showing.Design a safe playground.Make a map of your neighborhood

NTeQ: Specify Problem 4Realistic 4Real-world events 4From the students’ world Let them suggest the problem Specify Objectives Computer Functions Specify Problem

NTeQ: Data Collection & Manipulation 4How will students collect and manipulate the data? Specify Objectives Computer Functions Specify Problem Data Manipulation

NTeQ: Data Collection & Manipulation 4Tools for students Job aids Think Sheets Questions and ideas for the student Search Plans Search Logs

NTeQ: Results Presentation 4How will students present the results? Printed/oral reports/Magazine/newsletter TV broadcast/Web page/School conference Specify Objectives Computer Functions Specify Problem Data Manipulation Results Presentation

NTeQ: At the computer 4What will students do at the computer? Collecting and Entering data Manipulating data Creating a report Specify Objectives Computer Functions Specify Problem Data Manipulation Results Presentation Activities While at Computer

NTeQ: Prior to the computer 4What will students do before using the computer? Key words for searching Collecting data Specify Objectives Computer Functions Specify Problem Data Manipulation Results Presentation Activities While at Computer Activities Prior to Computer

NTeQ: After the computer 4What will students do after using the computer? 4Purpose is to use the information generated from the computer activity Specify Objectives Computer Functions Specify Problem Data Manipulation Results Presentation Activities While at Computer Activities Prior to Computer After Using Computer

NTeQ: Supporting Activities 4Additional activities that support the objectives Specify Objectives Computer Functions Specify Problem Data Manipulation Results Presentation Activities While at Computer Activities Prior to Computer After Using Computer Supporting Activities

NTeQ: Supporting Activities 4Anytime during the lesson Meaningful and related reading Problem solving Discussion Manipulatives

NTeQ: Assessment 4May require more than a test Specify Objectives Computer Functions Specify Problem Data Manipulation Results Presentation Activities While at Computer Activities Prior to Computer After Using Computer Supporting Activities Assessment

NTeQ: Assessment 4Assessing student learning Computer generated reports Printed reports Slide shows Multimedia reports Electronic portfolios

NTeQ: Assessment 4Assessing student learning Group presentations Book or newsletter Demonstrations Notebook portfolios Self or Peer Assessment

Creating the classroom environment 4Two approaches to designing your classroom for an NTeQ lesson

Learning center room design Computers Project Development Manipulatives Data Collection Problem Solving Layout Design Teacher Tables

Collaborative room design Computer Teacher Tables Computer

The outcomes.Increased problem solving skills.Experience with collaborative work groups.Improved classroom environment.Real world technology skills