The Best of the BEST !

1. The Bestofthe BEST! Bridging the Achievement Gap with Simulation, Virtual, and Interactive Learning on the WWW

2. Presenters - • Sheila Teri • Computer Resource Specialist • Trantwood Elementary, VBCPS • Sheila.Teri@vbschools.com • Website: www.trantwoodes.vbschools.com

3. Presenters - • Donna Steele • Computer Resource Specialist • Old Donation Center, VBCPS • Donna.Steele@vbschools.com • Website: www.olddonation.vbschools.com

4. Presenters - • Hiroko Burch • Computer Resource Specialist • Linkhorn Elementary, VBCPS • Hiroko.Burch@vbschools.com • Website: • http://www.linkhornparkes.vbschools.com

5. Goals for Session - • Simulation Research/ Trends • Sharing free websites- Best of the Best Portal • Categories and Examples • Target: Teaching and Enhancing VA Standards of Learning

6. Links to Portal and Handouts • Portal • www.portaportal.com Guest Access- vste07 • http://guest.portaportal.com/vste07 • Presentation and Handouts • http://vbatvste.wikispaces.com/

7. Our Research Highlights • http://www.netc.org/focus/strategies/simu.php • http://coe.sdsu.edu/eet/articles/techsim/start.htm • http://www.marcprensky.com/ • http://www.gamesparentsteachers.com/ • http://www.dodgamecommunity.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Topics&file=index • http://www.socialimpactgames.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=index&catid=2&topic=&allstories=1 • http://www.bigbrainz.com/index.php

9. Experimental Simulations • Sometimes experiments are too costly, too hazardous, or controversial • Examples: • http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/activities/electronmicroscope/ • http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/coaster/ • http://www.froguts.com/flash_content/demo/frog.html • http://www.crocodile-clips.com/s3_4.htm • http://www.edheads.org/

10. Interactive Manipulatives • Money, Protractors, Pattern Blocks, Computer Assisted Design, etc… • Examples: • http://www.sketchup.com/ • http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html • http://arcytech.org/java/ • http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/numeracy.htm

11. Google Sketchup • 3D modeling software tool • Easy to learn, simple to use, • From simple to complex, from conceptual to realistic • Draw shapes, explore design • Explore using geometric measurement • creative exploration of 3D form, material and light • Lets you place your models in Google Earth 3-D for Everyone! http://www.sketchup.com

13. Save for video

14. Basic structure w/overhang, added texture

15. A futuristic hotel w/ parking on the roof!

17. A great lesson using geometric shapes

18. Using Google Earth in a lesson

19. Virtual Trips • Take the students outside the classroom without even opening the door. • http://earth.google.com/download-earth.html • http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/virtualfarm/main.html • http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pyramid/explore/khufuenter.html

20. Google Earth- 3D I believe it’s time for me to fly! • Fly to destinations around the globe • Tools to measure distance, Layers of mapping • Type address and zip code or Keywords • Accessing pictures from Panoramio, facts from Placeopedia, and 3D buildings from Google Sketchup users Tilt Zoom Spin • http://earth.google.com/download-earth.html

21. #1 – 4H Virtual fieldtrip • Quick Time & Flash Player • Click on the ? at the bottom to see the SOL correlations. Science SOL: 3.1, 3.4, 3.5, 3.10, 4.1, 4.4, 4.5, 4.8, 5.1, 5.5, 6.8, 6.9, 6.11 • Select a farm using the icons on the left side Life on a Farm http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/virtualfarm/main.html

22. Farms Horse Farm Aquaculture Beef Daily Poultry Wheet Virtual Field Trip - 4H Virtual Farm Activities • Meet a Producer • Virginia Agriculture • VR Visit • A Closer Look • Farm Science • Talk Like a Producer • From the Farm to You • Blue Ribbon Challenge

23. Interactive Learning Tools • Self-paced, no clean-up, immediate feedback http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmsc/index.html http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/science/up_close_index.html • http://www.crick.northants.sch.uk/pagecrickweb.html Crick Primary School

24. SCIENCE UP CLOSE • Hartcourt School Publishing • Organized by Grade Level (check other grades) • Recorded Animations & Movies • Flash Player • Some of them are interactive • Read Description on/off button • CC on/off button • Keyboard Shortcuts button Science http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/science/up_close1.html

25. Interactive Learning Tool - Science Up Close • G. 1 – camouflage, seasons, etc. • G. 2 – phases of the moon, The Life Cycle of a Frog • G. 3 – Forces at Work, The Water Cycle, • G. 4 – Animal Migration, Evaporation & Condensation • G. 5 – Photosynthesis, The Rock Cycle, Magnets and Compasses

26. Crick Primary school: Flash Studio • United Kingdom • Clicker • Flash Activities • Select a subject from Numeracy, Literacy, Science, Early Years, & Flip Flash (download) • Interactive – click and drag, typing, Math, Science, Literacy, & Early Childhood http://www.crick.northants.sch.uk/pagecrickweb.html

27. Interactive Learning Tool - Crick Primary • Body Parts • Life Cycles • Food Chains • Materials 1 & 2 • Plant Labels • Changing State • Sounds • Habitats • Teeth • Healthy Eating • Variation

28. Interactive “Real Time” Adventures • Join experts tackling real world issues within authentic learning environments • Examples: • http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/iditarod • http://www.reachtheworld.org/index.htm • http://www.polarhusky.com/

29. Adventure Scenarios • Just imagine your are there…walking a mile in someone else’s shoes (or webbed feet!) • Examples: • http://school.discovery.com/everest/index.html • http://www.historyglobe.com/jamestown/ • http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/road.html • http://www.nationalgeographic.com/marchofthepenguins/game/

30. Camera Trap • Expedition Everest - interact with natural habitat • Simulation - virtual camera traps to capture animals • Detailed information/videos to help • Learn to create a camera trap!! SMILE!! http://school.discovery.com/everest/index.html

31. Start Interactive Activity in Virtual Himalaya Forest

32. Read instructions and gather as many resources as possible to help locate the assigned animal.

33. Use a field guide for references

34. Using your information, choose which of 3 different habitats to begin your search.

35. Now set 3 virtual camera traps to capture an image of your assigned animals.

36. A good virtual camera trap means an image of your ASSIGNED animal!!!

37. Web Cams • When you can’t be there…OBSERVATION at it’s very best http://www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/EagleCam.shtml http://www.animalcameras.com/ http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/WebCams/

38. Botanical Garden – Eagle Cam • Partnership with the WVEC, Channel 13 and Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries • Eagle blog by VDGIF Wildlife Biologist • Fun Facts, Photo Galleries, Teacher Pack • Journaling opportunities for students Eagle http://www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/EagleCam.shtml

39. Web Cam - Eagle Cam

40. Smithsonian National Zoological Park • Information about animals • Exhibit information • Photo Gallery • Media Player Amazon River Fish, Black-footed Ferret, Cheetah, Elephant and more! http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/WebCams/

41. Web Cam - Smithsonian National Zoological Park

42. Questions and Door Prizes! *Stand up and wave your hands if you see a set of WINGS below your chair. Remember: There are so many free opportunities to “Embrace the Native Gamer” in your classroom!