LIVE INTERACTIVE YOUR DESKTOP Wednesday, November 17, 2010 ExploraVision Online Resources

Introducing today’s Presenters Brian Short National Science Teachers Association Kathy Baham Fairmont Private School Anaheim, CA

Today’s Agenda 1.Introducing the Competition What is ExploraVision? Why should students participate? Prizes offered. 2.ExploraVision Online Resources 3.ExploraVision & NSES 4.Other Resources for Teachers and Students

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1. Introducing the Competition ExploraVision Online Resources

1. Introducing the Competition How many of you here this evening have either participated or are familiar with ExploraVision? Yes ( ) I have participated in ExploraVision No (  ) I have never participated in ExploraVision

1. Introducing the Competition What is ExploraVision? Competition for all students in grades K-12. FREE to enter! Public, Private, Parochial & Home-Schools in U.S. and Canada Designed for students of all interest, skill & ability levels Students in grades K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12* work in teams of 2-4 to select a technology, research how it works and why it was invented, and then project how that technology may change in the future *Each entry category is judged separately Each team is guided or led by a teacher and optional mentor Online registration & entry option

1. Introducing the Competition Navigating the ExploraVision website:

1. Introducing the Competition About ExploraVision (1/2)

1. Introducing the Competition About ExploraVision (2/2)

1. Introducing the Competition Entry Requirement

1. Introducing the Competition Entry Prizes for students

1. Introducing the Competition Entry Prizes for coaches

1. Introducing the Competition Let’s Pause for Two Questions from the Audience

2. ExploraVision Online Resources ExploraVision Online Resources

2. ExploraVision Online Resources Visit the ExploraVision web site: –How to obtain entry materials –The entry process –Online registration and submission –Web seminar archive –Prizes, Rules and FAQ’s –Past winners –Sample entry –Videos of interviews from teachers and students

2. ExploraVision Online Resources Have you used the ExploraVision online entry system to submit an entry? Yes ( ) I have submitted my team’s entry online No (  ) I have never used the ExploraVision online entry system

2. ExploraVision Online Resources Two ways to enter: 1.Mail entries 2.Online submission

Entry Processes Flow For Mailed Entry 1) Download Entry Kit or 2) Request Entry Kit 1.Read entry kit, 2.Fill out the form, 3.Complete all the components (incl. 5 web graphics) Mail in Entry to NSTA by 02/02/11 2. ExploraVision Online Resources

How to Submit Your Entry Online 1.Coach registers. 2.Coach logs on and registers each team. Status is “Awaiting Upload”. 3.Team completes entry. Team completes each section — 1. abstract, 2. description, 3. bibliography and 4. web page graphics. (style requirements must be followed!) 4.Coach uploads the entire paper as one file. Team can choose to mail the web page graphics separately. Status changes to “Awaiting Submission”. 5.Coach reviews entry. If entry is not final, the coach sends the entry back to team. 6.Coach submits entry. If the entry is final, the coach submits it to NSTA. At this point the students cannot edit the entry. 2. ExploraVision Online Resources

Online Register New Coach Registration 2. ExploraVision Online Resources

Online Register (1/2) Once you receive your login ID & password, please login from here 2. ExploraVision Online Resources

Click to register a new team 2. ExploraVision Online Resources Online Register (2/2)

2. ExploraVision Online Resources Click to register a new team

Entry Steps 2. ExploraVision Online Resources

How to Complete Entry process/entry-steps.php#entry 2. ExploraVision Online Resources

Create your simulated web page graphics process/entry-steps.php#entry 2. ExploraVision Online Resources

Past Winners: 2. ExploraVision Online Resources

Teacher Resources: Downloadable Lesson Plans Other teacher resources 2. ExploraVision Online Resources

Parent Resources: 2. ExploraVision Online Resources

Let’s Pause for Two Questions from the Audience

3. ExploraVision & NSES ExploraVision Online Resources

3. ExploraVision & NSES The Curriculum Is Already So Time Consuming... ExploraVision does require extra work for both teachers and students, but it is an excellent way to incorporate the National Science Education Standards into your class, to motivate students, and to help them learn to organize and communicate what they learn.

3. ExploraVision & NSES Lets ask the audience… Which standards do you believe closely align with ExploraVision? Performance-based assessments of science & problem-solving abilities Engaging students in problem-solving & critical thinking activities Teaching students responsibility for their own learning Building strong communication skills Working in cooperative learning groups Stressing science is for all students Encouraging interdisciplinary learning

3. ExploraVision & NSES ExploraVision Opportunity ExploraVision requires that students write, draw and present their conclusions. This work can assist your assessment of the students’ learning. Designing ExploraVision entries provides an excellent opportunity for inquiry-based learning. ExploraVision requires student commitment and initiative, challenging students to take an active role in their learning. ExploraVision provides multiple opportunities for students to communicate verbally and in writing, as well as through art and technology. ExploraVision entries are put together by teams of 2–4 students who must work together effectively if they are to be successful. ExploraVision is for all students, not just the more academically motivated. Engaging students in problem- solving and critical thinking activities Teaching students responsibility for their own learning Building strong communication skills Working in cooperative learning groups Stressing science is for all students Standards Goal Moving towards performance-based assessments of science and problem-solving abilities Encouraging interdisciplinary learning ExploraVision teams must use language arts, math and social studies skills in addition to science.

3. ExploraVision & NSES 1.The importance of invention in history 2.The scientific breakthroughs required to create an invention 3.The gradual “building block” nature of scientific progress 4.How science relies on constant improvement of technological tools in order to progress 5.That all new technologies have both positive and negative impacts on our lives The process of putting together an ExploraVision entry will help your students understand:

3. ExploraVision & NSES Let’s Pause for Two Questions from the Audience

4. Other Resources for Teachers and Students ExploraVision Online Resources

4. Other Resources for Teachers & Students Join the ExploraVision Facebook community at: Or follow ExploraVision on Twitter at

4. Other Resources for Teachers & Students

Let’s Pause for Two Questions from the Audience

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