Utilizing Technology in the Science Classroom Brandy R. Savage

Introduction Many teachers and schools are struggling with technology and how to incorporate it into their classrooms Overhead projectors, Powerpoint presentations, using the internet, , using educational computer software, interactive smart-boards, projection systems, vcrs/dvds, microscopes, web cams, etc.

Intro Continued Technology: –Is interactive –Can reach varying learning styles and abilities –Is useful for research and classroom management –Can increase parental involvement in schools –Encourages contacts between students and faculty –Allows for peer learning

Intro Continued Resources are not useful unless the teachers are adept at using the technology Funding?! Be creative

Research Summary: Technology Advocacy  Websites to arm teachers with technology advocacy tips and tools  Smart Catalog – Science and Math Advancement and Resources for Teachers Smart Catalog – Science and Math Advancement and Resources for Teachers  Enhancing Education Through Technology – Department of Education, United States of America Enhancing Education Through Technology – Department of Education, United States of America  Integrating Technology into Planning and Curriculum: 170 Ideas and Resources for Teachers Integrating Technology into Planning and Curriculum: 170 Ideas and Resources for Teachers  International Society for Technology in Education International Society for Technology in Education  National Science Teachers Association Integration of Technology Into Secondary Science Instruction National Science Teachers AssociationIntegration of Technology Into Secondary Science Instruction  Websites to make science fun…let’s explore!

Research Details Created by a teacher and his students Fun chemistry clip-art, animated molecules, experiments, etc., that can be used by students Provides study materials Contains links to many other great sites Introduction to the science of chemistry

Research Details Introduction to the science of chemistry and fun facts about each of the following  Matter  Atoms  Elements  The periodic table  Reactions  Biochemistry “Real World” examples of chemical reactions

Research Details Ties science to “real world” events through articles –Example: Article of the Week: Radioactive Repercussions Many fear that new uranium mines in Andra Pradesh, India, will affect the health of locals. Radioactive Repercussions Fun stuff! Games, crossword puzzles, and even cartoons!

Research Details This is a great example of videos that can be utilized to tie science lesson plans to real world events and objects. Available for different age groups!

Research Details The Lesson Plan Page – you choose your subject area and grade level and it provides you with lesson plans and science experiments!Lesson Plan Page –Examples:  What do you get when you mix Borax with Glue? Find out in this Science Experiment What do you get when you mix Borax with Glue? Find out in this Science Experiment  Categorizing Elements and Reading the Periodic Table are the topics of this lesson Categorizing Elements and Reading the Periodic Table are the topics of this lesson

Follow Up Explore, Explore, Explore! Arm yourself with the proper tools to be a technology advocate! Recommend these websites to your students…they just might have fun with science! Closing…

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