Digitizing the Science Classroom - Preparing Students for the Global Society Ben Smith and Jared Mader Red Lion Area School District Tuesday, June 26, 2007

About Us Ben Smith: Physics Teacher K-12 Science Coordinator Technology Resource Teacher Keystone Technology Integrator Doctoral Student in Instructional Technology STAR Discovery Educator ISTE Consultant BlendedSchools Consultant Jared Mader: Director of Technology Former Chemistry Teacher Technology Staff Development Trainer Keystone Technology Integrator Masters Student in Instructional Technology STAR Discovery Educator BlendedSchools Consultant

Ready or Not... The World is Different Work is different... Tools are different... Communication is different... Information is different... Kids are different... And Learning Is Different!

How we work

Our Vision 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 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 student-centered learning Technology makes it easier to accomplish Taxonomy of Technology Use 1 Experiencing Informing Reinforcing Integrating Utilizing 1 Thomas and Boysen, Iowa State University, 1984

What is Digitizing the Classroom? Taking the things that take place in the classroom and making them available digitally Worksheets / Handouts - Teacher Output Lectures / Discussions / Anything Audible Demonstrations Lab Reports / Papers - Student Input Homework Boardnotes Data Collection

Digitizing Technology Digitizing Tools What you need Student Response System Our Websites Print to PDF Snapz Pro / Camtasia Audacity / Podcasting Interactive Whiteboard iMovie / Videocasting iPods Blackboard / Pronto / SchoolCenter Blogging Microsoft Office Inspiration Web 2.0 Apps Science Probes Peripheral Devices Integrating Projects What our students do Current Projects Chemical Reactions Web Video Inspiring Projects Portfolios PowerPoint iWeb A week in the life… Digital Storytelling Virtual Labs Webquests Powerpoint Poster Session Lab Report Homework WebAssign End

Our Websites Purpose Provide students with access to: Grades Labs/Activities Online Resources Class Notes and Answer Keys Sites Jared’s Site Ben’s Site

Screen / Video Capture Snapz Pro X (OS X)/Camtasia (XP) TutorialsTutorials for Programs InstructionsInstructions for Handouts Applications Videocast using iTunes Reference Material

Video iPods Distribute Media Powerpoint Movies United Streaming Videos Tutorials (Snapz Pro) Mega VCR

iMovie / VideoCasting Teacher Use Using digital video to capture lessons, demonstrations, etc.digital video Student Use Digital Video Projects

Print to PDF Mac OS X: Print…Save as PDF Win XP: PrimoPDF ( Create Read-Only documents from Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Microsoft Office Comments Tracking Changes Forms Tabbed View

Inspiring Projects Mind-mapping/Brainstorming software Student Use Map Out Projects Digitize items Digitize items that once were tangibles Link terms and concepts from lessons Example 1 Example 2

Peripheral Devices Digital Camera Scanner Digital Camcorder Wireless Slate

Interactive Whiteboard Demonstrate programs prior to allowing student use Create and archive all board notes and lessons Sample Share sample problems in your handwriting Mimio Students solve problems for sharing

A Week in the Life… Students keep a written and digital record for each week of class iWeb Blogging

PowerPoint Lab Reports Students create a page for every required laboratory section Template Template can be provided Students Integrate digital media into lab report Student Example Poster Session Template

WebQuests Students take an active role in their learning Chemical Unknowns WebquestWebquest

Portfolio - PowerPoint Students create digital media Portfolio Portfolio allows them to reflect upon their work and demonstrate exemplary projects Student Example

Portfolio - iWeb Students create websites using easy web authoring software Websites demonstrate exemplary work and post to district website

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. presentation Web Video Project Students create a video of an example of motion, analyze the motion, and create a website to communicate their findings.

Science Probes Vernier and Pasco probeware used to collect and plot data

BlackBoard/Pronto/SchoolCenter Discussion Boards Drop Box File Transfers Assignments ChatsChats and Homework Help

Podcasting / Movies Homework Help Lectures Explanation of Solutions Hints on Labs / Activities Student Advice

Digital Storytelling Field Trips Special Assignments Lab Reports Creative Work

Web 2.0 Applications Collaborative Documentation Web Office Tools Google Movie Making Concept Mapping FreeMind Students work collaboratively on a common lab report that is shared between their accounts.

Virtual Labs Gas Law Gas Law Labs Explore Learning Example Virtual ChemLab Supplement to Chemistry Text

Student Response Systems eInstruction Check for understanding Pre-assessment All students, all the time Report #1 Report #2 Report #3

Blogging Record of class on a daily basis Updates on class happeningsclass happenings Digital newsletter Our Blog

WebAssign Students receive and submit textbook questions online Each student receives a problem with a unique solution

Questions Website: