1. By Paula Nachtwey & Tiffany Siebert

2. Chapter 6: Summarizing Generalizations: Delete, substitute, and keep information Analyze information at a deep level Be aware of explicit structure of information Recommendations Teach rule-based summarizing strategy Use Summary frames Teach reciprocal teaching strategy

3. Chapter 6: Note Taking Generalizations Verbatim note taking is least effective Work in progress Used as study guides for tests The more notes, the better Recommendations Give teacher prepared note Teach a variety of note taking formats Combination notes

4. Chapter 6: 21 st Century Tools Word Processing Applications Microsoft Word: Track Changes & AutoSummarize Organizing & Brainstorming Software Inspiration Multimedia Movie Making & PowerPoint Communication Software Wikis & Blogs

5. Chapter 11: Generating & Testing Hypotheses Generalizations Approached in an inductive or deductive manner Teachers should ask students to clearly explain hypotheses and conclusions Recommendations Make sure students can explain hypotheses and conclusions Use a variety of structured tasks to guide students

6. Chapter 11: Six Tasks for Generating & Testing Hypotheses 1) Systems Analysis 2) Problem Solving 3) Historical Investigation 4) Invention 5) Experimental Inquiry 6) Decision Making Technology allows students to spend more time interpreting rather than gathering data.

7. Chapter 11: 21 st Century Tools Spreadsheet Software Microsoft Excel Google Spreadsheets wikiCalc Data Collection Tools Probes Internet: Wonder Wheel Web Resources