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Beyond the Blackboard Using Technology to Enhance Science Inquiry Tonya Artman Cortney West
Technology in YOUR classroom What is your familiarity of FOSS and STC online technology and what other technology do you use in the classroom? Click here for the link! Password: techpd
Technology in YOUR classroom Exploring Foss and STC online www.fossweb.com www.carolinacurriculum.com
FOSS Web • www.fossweb.com -Planet Foss -Teacher Resources +Teacher Prep Videos +Teacher Guide +Lab Notebook -Simulations -Connections that bridge grade levels
STC Online • www.carolinacurriculum.com -ITeach inquiry network +blogsite for inquiry educators -Premium content to log-in +access codes +online masters +concept storyline +extension activities • Excellent Online Teacher Tools
Differentiating the Search Take 20 minutes to explore FOSS and/or STC websites. +Determine individual needs based on previous experiences. +If you are familiar with your current grade-level, look at another grade-level or even elementary modules. +If you are changing grade-levels, look at the new grade-level materials.
JCPS Online • Jcps.jefferson.k12.ky.us/frames.aspx -Science Resources +CCA’s +Pacing Guides +Notebook Strategies
VoiceThread Capturing and RETAINING our middle schoolers’ attention is a challenging part of our jobs! Take a look at Voicethread- www.voicethread.com
21st Century Schools Technology is changing constantly, getting faster, more efficient, even smarter, etc… Did you know 4.0
>>What is one thing you will take from this PD today?>>If you could change one thing about the PD, what would it be?>>What technology PD would you like to see in the future?Please click on the link on your desktop entitled survey to respond to the above questions. The Future is Now
Technology in YOUR classroomResource Page www.fossweb.com www.carolinacurriculum.com www.voicethread.com www.writeboard.com www.surveymonkey.com www.slideshare.net www.slideserve.com jcps.jefferson.k12.ky.us www.edublogs.org