LIVE INTERACTIVE LEARNING @ YOUR DESKTOP

1. LIVE INTERACTIVE LEARNING @ YOUR DESKTOP ExploraVision Online Resources Wednesday, October 14, 2009

2. Introducing today’s Presenters Brian Short National Science Teachers Association Tony Rose 5th grade teacher at Northside Elementary Palmyra, PA Coach of 2 national runner-up teams.

3. Today’s Agenda • Introducing the CompetitionWhat is ExploraVision? Why should students participate? Prizes offered. • ExploraVision Online Resources • ExploraVision & NSES • Other Resources for Teachers and Students

4. ExploraVision Online Resources 1. Introducing the Competition

5. 1. Introducing the Competition How many of you here this evening have either participated or are familiar with ExploraVision? Yes () I have participated in ExploraVision No () I have never participated in ExploraVision

6. 1. Introducing the Competition What is ExploraVision? • Competition for all students in grades K-12. FREE to enter! • Public, Private, Parochial & Home-Schools in U.S. and Canada • Designed for students of all interest, skill & ability levels • Students in grades K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12* work in teams of 2-4 to select a technology, research how it works and why it was invented, and then project how that technology may change in the future * Each entry category is judged separately • Each team is guided or led by a teacher and optional mentor • Online registration & entry option

7. 1. Introducing the Competition Navigating the ExploraVision website: www.exploravision.org

8. 1. Introducing the Competition About ExploraVision http://www.exploravision.org/about

9. 1. Introducing the Competition Entry Requirement http://www.exploravision.org/rules/requirements.php

10. 1. Introducing the Competition Entry Prizes for students http://www.exploravision.org/prizes

11. 1. Introducing the Competition Entry Prizes for coaches http://www.exploravision.org/prizes

12. 1. Introducing the Competition Let’s Pause for Two Questions from the Audience

13. ExploraVision Online Resources 2. ExploraVision Online Resources

14. 2. ExploraVision Online Resources • Visit the ExploraVision web site: http://www.exploravision.org • How to obtain entry materials • The entry process • Online registration and submission • Web seminar archive • Prizes, Rules and FAQ’s • Past winners • Videos of interviews from teachers and students

15. 2. ExploraVision Online Resources Have you used the ExploraVision online entry system to submit an entry? Yes () I have submitted my team’s entry online No () I have never used the ExploraVision online entry system

16. 2. ExploraVision Online Resources Two ways to enter: • Mail entries • Online submission

17. 2. ExploraVision Online Resources Entry Processes Flow For Mailed Entry http://www.exploravision.org/request-entry-kit/index.php 1) Download Entry Kit or Read entry kit, fill out the form, and complete all the components (incl. 5 web graphics) Mail in Entry to NSTA by 02/02/10 2) Request Entry Kit

18. 2. ExploraVision Online Resources How to Submit Your Entry Online 1. Coach registers. 2. Coach logs on and registers each team, gives login/password(s) to team members. Entry status on the Coach Dashboard will read: "awaiting team members." 3. Team logs in. Members log in with password at the student page. 4. Team writes entry. Team completes each section — abstract, description, bibliography (no style requirements). 5. Team uploads Web page graphics. Students can either upload the five Web page graphics or print the Web page graphics forms and mail them to NSTA. Be sure to put an entry number on each page of mailed Web page graphics. 6. Team submits entry to coach. Upon completion, team submits entry to coach. The entry status on the Coach Dashboard changes to "awaiting coach review." 7. Coach reviews entry. If entry is not final, the coach sends the entry back to team. 8. Coach submits entry. If the entry is final, the coach submits it to NSTA. At this point the students cannot edit the entry.

19. 2. ExploraVision Online Resources 5 webpage graphics can be mailed in to NSTA Separately “Awaiting coach” means, a coach needs to review and press submit Online Entry Receive a coach login ID & password Register Online Coach to share student’s login ID & password with each team Coach to “submit” after having reviewed each component from each team by 02/02/10 *A teacher can coachmultiple teams http://www.exploravision.org/request-entry-kit/coach-login.php

20. 2. ExploraVision Online Resources Online Register http://www.exploravision.org/request-entry-kit/coach-login.php New Coach Registration

21. 2. ExploraVision Online Resources Online Register http://www.exploravision.org/request-entry-kit/coach-login.php Once you receive your login ID & password, please login from here

22. 2. ExploraVision Online Resources Click to register a new team

23. 2. ExploraVision Online Resources Student Login: http://www.exploravision.org/request-entry-kit/student-login.php Coach will share team login ID & password with each team member

24. 2. ExploraVision Online Resources Entry Steps http://www.exploravision.org/entry-process/entry-steps.php

25. 2. ExploraVision Online Resources How to Complete Entry http://www.exploravision.org/entry-process/entry-steps.php#entry

26. 2. ExploraVision Online Resources Create your simulated web page graphics http://www.exploravision.org/entry-process/entry-steps.php#entry

27. 2. ExploraVision Online Resources Past Winners http://www.exploravision.org/winners/past-winners.php

28. 2. ExploraVision Online Resources Videos of interviews from teachers http://www.exploravision.org/teacher-resources Other teacher resources Download-able Lesson Plans

29. 2. ExploraVision Online Resources Videos of interviews from teachers http://www.exploravision.org/parent-resources/ Resource for Parents

30. 2. ExploraVision Online Resources Let’s Pause for Two Questions from the Audience

31. ExploraVision Online Resources 3. ExploraVision & NSES

32. 3. ExploraVision & NSES • The Curriculum Is Already So Time Consuming... • ExploraVision does require extra work for both teachers and students, but it is an excellent way to incorporate the National Science Education Standards into your class, to motivate students, and to help them learn to organize and communicate what they learn.

33. 3. ExploraVision & NSES Lets ask the audience…Which standards do you believe closely align with ExploraVision?

34. 3. ExploraVision & NSES • Standards Goal • Moving towards performance-based assessments of science and problem-solving abilities • ExploraVision Opportunity • ExploraVision requires that students write, draw and present their conclusions. This work can assist your assessment of the students’ learning. • Engaging students in problem-solving and critical thinking activities • Designing ExploraVision entries provides an excellent opportunity for inquiry-based learning. • Teaching students responsibility for their own learning • ExploraVision requires student commitment and initiative, challenging students to take an active role in their learning. • Building strong communication skills • ExploraVision provides multiple opportunities for students to communicate verbally and in writing, as well as through art and technology. • Working in cooperative learning groups • ExploraVision entries are put together by teams of 2–4 students who must work together effectively if they are to be successful. • Stressing science is for all students • ExploraVision is for all students, not just the more academically motivated. • Encouraging interdisciplinary learning • ExploraVision teams must use language arts, math and social studies skills in addition to science.

35. 3. ExploraVision & NSES The process of putting together an ExploraVision entry will help your students understand: • The importance of invention in history • The scientific breakthroughs required to create an invention • The gradual “building block” nature of scientific progress • How science relies on constant improvement of technological tools in order to progress • That all new technologies have both positive and negative impacts on our lives

36. 3. ExploraVision & NSES Let’s Pause for Two Questions from the Audience

37. ExploraVision Online Resources 4. Other Resources for Teachers and Students

38. 4. Other Resources for Teachers & Students • Join the ExploraVision Facebook community at: www.facebook.com/exploravision.awards • Or follow ExploraVision on Twitter at www.twitter.com/exploravision

39. 4. Other Resources for Teachers & Students http://learningcenter.nsta.org

40. 4. Other Resources for Teachers & Students Let’s Pause for Two Questions from the Audience

41. Thank you! Other questions? Please email exploravision@nsta.org or call 1-800-EXPLOR-9

42. http://learningcenter.nsta.org

43. http://www.elluminate.com

44. National Science Teachers Association Dr. Francis Q. Eberle, Executive Director Zipporah Miller, Associate Executive Director Conferences and Programs Al Byers, Assistant Executive Director e-Learning NSTA Web Seminars Paul Tingler, Director Jeff Layman, Technical Coordinator LIVE INTERACTIVE LEARNING @ YOUR DESKTOP