Leveraging the Internet for Learning

1. Leveraging the Internet for Learning Josh BaronAssociate Director for Instructional TechnologyCenter for Improved Engineering and Science Education (CIESE) www.k12science.org

2. Leveraging the Internet for Learning How can the Internet be used to improve student learning and achievement? Keypal or ePal Exchanges Accessing Foreign Newspapers WebQuests Publishing Student Stories to the Web Weather Data Online Research Politicians Voting Records Historical Diaries Using Online Quizzes Finding Lesson Plans

3. 21st Century Workforce Skills Digital literacy skills (reading, writing, arithmetic, mathematics, speaking, and listening) Information Skills (acquire and evaluate data, interpret and communicate) Interpersonal Skills (work on diverse team, teach others, etc.) Higher-Order Thinking Skills Problem solving skills Critical thinking skills Advanced analysis Creativity Informed decision-making Independent learning Leveraging the Internet for Learning

4. Leveraging the Internet for Learning Advanced Computer-based Applications Productivity tools (word processors, spreadsheets, KidPixs) 21st Century Workforce Skills Simulations & exploratory (Tom Snyder, Oregon Trails, etc.) Drill & practice (PLATO, CCC, Reading tutors) Basic Advanced Higher-order Thinking Skills

5. Leveraging the Internet for Learning Advanced Weather Data Internet-based Applications Unique & Compelling Keypal/ePal Exchange Student Web Page Historical Diary WebQuests 21st Century Workforce Skills Innovative Foreign Newspapers Voting Records Traditional Research Lesson Plans Online Quizzes Basic Advanced Higher-order Thinking Skills

6. Leveraging the Internet for Learning Unique Cannot be done without the technology Compelling Targets authentic real world problem solving & critical thinking

7. Unique & CompellingIntegrating the Internet into the K-12 Classroom Use of the Internet as a Communication Tool Students can use the Internet to communicate with experts in various fields, or with other classrooms and students from around the world. • Ask-An-Expert Projects • Telementoring • Collaborative Projects

8. Unique & CompellingIntegrating the Internet into the K-12 Classroom Use of the Internet to Access Real-Time Data Students can access real-time information that can dynamically enrich their science lessons and impact on problem solving and critical thinking skills. • Weather Satellite Images • Remote Sensing Data (e.g. Air Quality) • Government Databases

9. Unique & CompellingIntegrating the Internet into the K-12 Classroom Use of the Internet to Publish Student Work Students can publish their work online where the whole world can see it, comment on it, and interact with the students about it. • Student Presentations/Reports • Integrates Reading, Writing and Communications Skills • Great Motivator!

10. Unique & CompellingIntegrating the Internet into the K-12 Classroom Use of the Internet to Access Primary Sources Students now have access to digitally archived historical documents, from the Library of Congress and National Archives. • Diaries • Historical Photographs • Creates Multidisciplinary Lessons

11. Unique & Compelling Projects Let’s jump on the web and see some examples…. www.k12science.org/presentations/OCE CIESEwww.k12science.org

12. Leveraging the Internet for Learning What challenges do educators face when implementing Internet-based projects and what strategies are available to deal with these challenges? Limited numbers of computers Appropriate assessment methods Internet safety concerns Low quality content Unreliable nature of technology Need to address the standards

13. Leveraging the Internet for Learning • What instructional strategies might help deal with the limited numbers of computers? • How can “older” computers be used? • How might you deal with Internet issues such as unreliable connections and student safety concerns? • Will traditional forms of assessment work?

14. Project Management Plans • Everyone Has a Unique Classroom Environment That Presents Unique Challenges. • Most Internet-based Projects Do Not Supply All of the Resources You May Need to Implement It. • A PMP Allows Educators to Develop a Customized Implementation Plan That Meets the Specific Needs of Their Classroom and Students.

15. Four Areas of Project Management

16. Leveraging the Internet for Learning Josh Baron Associate Director for Instructional Technology Jbaron@stevens-tech.edu www.k12science.org/presentation/OCE Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education (CIESE)