The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 1 Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom Developed by Stevens Institute of Technology Funded by U.S. Department of Education

The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 2 Goal: Introduce version 2.0 of the Savvy Cyber Teacher ®  Review design and development process  Discuss general format and content changes  Review Week One v2.0 in detail  Review changes and improvements to Weeks 2-6  Lunch  Project Management Plans Scenarios  Creating Implementation Web Pages Re-training Workshop Agenda

The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 3 Enhanced method of presenting the course. Based on feedback from representative all levels of the project. Reviewed by committees in each of the 3 Alliance+ training sites. Changes fall into two primary areas: –Format –Content Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Version 2.0 How did we get here?

The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 4 We have added or re-designed the following in the Workshop Leader’s Guide (WLG):  Table of contents – the pages are all consecutively numbered.  Trainer’s checklist – checklist to use prior to workshop.  Trainer’s benchmarks – defines what should be learned by participants.  Agenda – has new web site addresses listed.  Trainer’s Overview – detailed workshop prep information to be read before each workshop.  Presentation Aids – support materials for presenting the course. Formatting Changes

The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 5 The following general changes were made:  More hands-on activities and less lecture.  Inclusion of Web-Based Guided Exploration activities to make presentation of complex content easier.  Addition of large and small group discussion time.  Increased emphasis on implementation issues related to the use of Internet-based projects.  Allow for use of Netscape OR Internet Explorer (IE) Content Changes

The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 6 Week One: Introduction to the Internet in Education Week Two: Use of the Internet as a Communications Tool - Using 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 Course Overview: Weeks 1-5

The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 7 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 & Developing Implementation Web Pages Week Nine: Developing Implementation Web Pages Continued Week Ten: Presentations and Cyber-Poster Sessions Course Overview: Weeks

The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 8 New video clip that provides project background. Online Baseline Survey coming soon. Updated and improved PowerPoint slides. Advanced Tutorial for those who already have basic skills. Guided Exploration and discussion activity on “unique and compelling” Internet applications. Week One Changes & Improvements

The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 9 Review web-based content in-depth before workshops. Guide the participants through the activity; DO NOT just allow them to explore it independently. Be interactive! Tips on Using Guided Exploration Activities

The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 10 Why Discussions? We learn more about what we discuss & talk about. Small group discussion –Provide a specific task, e.g. related questions –Opportunity for all to participate and digest information Large group presentation/discussion –Facilitate discussion by asking related questions & summarizing points (e.g. overhead, blackboard, etc.) Small and Large Group Discussions

The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 11 Changes and Improvements to Weeks Two - Six 10:30 – 10:45Review Trainer’s Overview 10:45 – 11:00Review Web pages 11:00 – 11:15Prepare Presentations

The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 12 Remaining with Yahoo! . New Ask-an-Expert Guided Exploration. (G 2.39) Addition of new topic on Telementoring & Guided Exploration. (G 2.42) Listserv instructions have changed and subscription is required for Mentor Teachers. Internet Safety notes are included throughout SCT course. Week Two Changes and Improvements

The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 13 Introduce use of online bookmarking. Guided Exploration activity on 1995 Water Sampling Project (G 3.32) Dropped info on developing projects and added new focus on Keypal Projects Improved handouts: –Selection criteria for Collaborative Projects (G 3.47) –Impact on student learning (G 3.46) –Tips for successful Keypal Projects (G 3.49) Week Three Changes and Improvements

The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 14 New Real-Time Data Guided Exploration. (G 4.31) Simplified Time/Date Stamp exercises. Replaced Stowaway Adventure with Musical Plates Real-Time data project. (G 4.35) –New classroom scenario highlighting implementation issues. –Small and large group discussion. Week Four Changes and Improvements

The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 15 Intended to replace Week 7 (version 1.0) workshop on Language Arts and Social Studies. Addition of new topic on Primary Sources. (G 5.20) New Guided Exploration activity on Multidisciplinary Connections. (G 5.24) Review activity focused on “unique & compelling” applications of the Internet. Week Five Changes and Improvements

The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 16 Week Six Changes and Improvements Searching the Internet covered in one workshop; (Covered in weeks 5 & 6 in version 1.0) Addition of web-based activity to introduce various types of Internet Search tools Reduction of time covering specific search engines Searching strategies covered in greater detail

The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 17 A Tool Designed to Assist K-12 Educators in the Implementation of Internet-based Projects Project Management Plans (PMPs)

The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 18 Everyone Has a Unique Classroom Environment That Presents Unique Challenges. Most Internet-based Projects Do Not Supply All of the Resources You May Need to Implement It. A PMP Allows Educators to Develop a Customized Implementation Plan That Meets the Specific Needs of Their Classroom and Students. Project Management Plans

The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 19 Four Areas of Project Management Technology Management Strategies for Dealing With Technology Related Implementation Challenges Classroom Management Classroom Instructional Techniques That Are Ideally Suited for Internet Projects Instructional Management Student Learning Objectives, Standards, Proficiency Benchmarks and How These Can Be Assessed Time Management Budgeting of Class Time and the Development of a Basic Timeline for Implementation Note: Basis for Implementation Web Site to be Built in Week 8

The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 20 PMP Scenario Questions Identify at least TWO areas of the PMP for your scenario presentation How will you present the project to the students? How will students collect and analyze the data? How will students be assessed? Standards? Classroom Strategies? Safety?

The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 21 Implementation Web Page Criteria Project Profile –Must Select a Unique and Compelling Project Learning Objectives State Standards and Benchmarks Classroom Management

The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom 22 Rollout Issues Nomenclature in the SCT (keep it consistent) –Workshop Leader Guide/Participant Handbook –Presentation Aids/Participant Notes –Guided Explorations No longer support version 1.0 (Tentative Fall 2001) DataFeed System Virtual Help Desk Read the Workshop Leader Guide in-depth before workshops to prepare for use of the materials. Keep in mind that these are new materials and anticipate minor glitches and errors.