Copyright © 2007 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Real Time Data & Telecollaborative Projects for Middle School Science Augusto Macalalag & Greg Bartus Science Council of New York City April 14, 2007

Copyright © 2007 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education CIESE Background Established 1988 Pioneer (1993) in Internet in education Over $20 million in grants and contracts Programs in AZ, OH, FL, NJ, NY & Latin America Over 20,000 educators trained

Copyright © 2007 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Curriculum Expertise Inquiry-based Engaging problems Authentic learning Real-time Telecollaborative Engineering Design

Copyright © 2007 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Question: How are educators using the Internet as an educational tool?

Copyright © 2007 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Internet-based Applications Weather Satellite images Historical Diaries Publishing Student Stories to the Web e-Pal Exchanges, Telecollaborative projects WebQuests Virtual Labs (Interactive Frog Dissection) Simulations Online Textbook Using Online Quizzes Finding Lesson Plans Publishing Student Lab Reports online Real-time data

Copyright © 2007 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Internet-based Applications 21st Century Workforce Skills Advanced Partially ProficientAdvanced ProficientProficient Basic Traditional Unique and Compelling Innovative Online Quizzes Lesson Plans Online Textbook Simulations Virtual Labs Web Quests Historical Diary Student Web Page E-Pal / Telecollaborative Real-time Data

Copyright © 2007 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Revolutionary New Idea Excerpt from the New York Times in an article by Peter Lewis in the 1840’s describing the introduction of the blackboard. "Remarkable new technology is introduced into the school system and experts predict education will be revolutionized. The technology will, as never before, allow the widespread dissemination of new concepts and ideas that stimulate young minds and free the teacher for more creative pursuits. Yet, the magic fails to materialize, and within a few years articles appear in the popular press asserting that the failure obviously arises from the teachers not being skilled enough in the new technology."

Copyright © 2007 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Internet applications can provide a revolutionary new instructional tool that can create opportunities for students to engage in more authentic learning. Unique and Compelling Internet Applications Unique Cannot be done without Internet technologyCompelling Provides students with real world learning experiences

Copyright © 2007 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Telecollaborative Projects Real-Time Data Web Publishing Primary Source Materials Unique and Compelling Internet Applications

Copyright © 2007 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Unique and Compelling Internet Applications Use the Internet as a… Communication Tool to connect with experts & other students from around the world: Ask-An-Expert Telementoring Telecollaborative Projects

Copyright © 2007 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Boiling Point of Water Inquiry-based Learning Compare two different approaches: Traditional vs. Unique & Compelling Similar objectives

Copyright © 2007 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Traditional Problem Heat water and periodically record temperature using a thermometer. Graph time vs. temperature. Determine: 1.Boiling Point of Water and 2.Factors that Impact Boiling Point.

Copyright © 2007 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Unique & Compelling Problem You are heading up a student scientific task force that has been asked to figure out what causes water to boil. You assemble a team of student scientists from all around the world and have them conduct an experiment to measure the boiling point of water. You analyze the collected data to find….

Copyright © 2007 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Boiling Point of Water Today’s classroom Record and graph the temperature as water heats. Determine the boiling point of water. Tomorrow’s classroom

Copyright © 2007 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Unique and Compelling Internet Applications Use the Internet to… Access Real Time Data to problem-solve and think critically: Weather Satellite Images Remote Sensing Data Scientific Databases

Copyright © 2007 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Position, Time & Speed Authentic Problem- Solving Compare two different approaches: Traditional vs. Unique & Compelling Similar objectives

Copyright © 2007 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Traditional Problem A ship travels from point A to point B in 24 hours as shown on the map. Using the map, determine: 1.Where you are going and 2.When you will arrive.

Copyright © 2007 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Unique & Compelling Problem Imagine you are a stowaway on a cargo boat. Cautiously looking over the edge of the vessel, you see nothing but ocean on all sides, and you decide that you want to get back home without alerting the ship's crew to your presence. You know only the ship's identification code, lucky for you; you remembered to pack your laptop, cellular phone and modem.

Copyright © 2007 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Position, Time & Speed Today’s classroom Ship A leaves Port B at 12:45 PM headed for Port C which is 1250 miles away….if Ship A is going 23 mph when will it arrive? Tomorrow’s classroom

Copyright © 2007 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Unique and Compelling Internet Applications Use the Internet as a Communication Tool to connect with experts…. Ask-An-Expert

Copyright © 2007 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Unique and Compelling Internet Applications Use the Internet to… Access Primary Source Materials Historical documents from the Library of Congress and National Archives Diaries Historical Photographs Multidisciplinary Lessons

Copyright © 2007 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Was it Unique? Cannot be done without Internet technologyCannot be done without Internet technology Was it Compelling? Provides students with real world learning experiencesProvides students with real world learning experiences Unique and Compelling Internet Applications

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