April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Delaware Instructional Technology Conference April 27-29, 2004 Meg Turner Manager for District Outreach Programs Joshua Koen Internet Science Education Specialist Unique and Compelling Internet Applications for the K-12 Classroom: Real Time Adventures on the Internet

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Session Outcomes  Define “Unique and Compelling” Internet applications  Explore subject-specific examples  Explore Savvy Cyber Teacher ® program  Look at Research & Evaluation Findings Unique & Compelling Internet Applications Unique & Compelling Internet Applications Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Background, Capabilities CIESE established in 1988 Pioneer (1993) in Internet education Online projects TICG trained >8,000 teachers Teacher professional development

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Recognition

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Real-time data Engaging problems Authentic Learning Real Time Adventures on the Internet Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education "Remarkable new technology is introduced into the school system and experts predict education will be revolutionized. The technology will, as never before, allow the widespread dissemination of new concepts and ideas that stimulate young minds and free the teacher for more creative pursuits. Yet, the magic fails to materialize, and within a few years articles appear in the popular press asserting that the failure obviously arises from the teachers not being skilled enough in the new technology." Excerpts from the New York Times in an article by Peter Lewis in the 1840’s describing the introduction of the blackboard. Real Time Adventures on the Internet Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education How are educators using the Internet as an educational tool? Real Time Adventures on the Internet Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Weather Satellite images Historical Diaries Publishing Student Stories to the Web e-Pal Exchanges, Tele-collaborative projects WebQuests Virtual Labs (Interactive Frog Dissection) Simulations Online Textbook Using Online Quizzes Finding Lesson Plans Publishing Student Work Online Internet-based Applications Real-time data

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education 21st Century Workforce Skills Advanced Basic Traditional Unique and Compelling Innovative Online Quizzes Lesson Plans Online Textbook Simulations Virtual Labs Web Quests Historical Diary Student Web Page E-Pal / Telecollaborative Real-time Data Partially ProficientAdvanced ProficientProficient Skill Level on State Proficiency Tests Internet-based Applications

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Internet applications can provide a revolutionary new instructional tool that can create opportunities for students to engage in more authentic learning. Unique Cannot be done without Internet technology Compelling Provides students with real world learning experiences “Unique and Compelling” Unique & Compelling Internet Applications Unique & Compelling Internet Applications Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Communication Web Publishing Primary Source Material Real-Time Data Unique & Compelling Internet Applications Unique & Compelling Internet Applications Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Session Outcomes  Define “Unique and Compelling” Internet applications  Explore subject-specific examples  Explore Savvy Cyber Teacher ® program  Look at Research & Evaluation Findings Unique & Compelling Internet Applications Unique & Compelling Internet Applications Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Use the Internet as a… Communication Tool to connect with experts & other students from around the world: Ask-An-Expert TeleCollaborative Projects Telementoring Unique & Compelling Internet Applications Unique & Compelling Internet Applications Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education ‘Unique and Compelling’: The Human Genetics Project Attached Earlobes Curved Thumb White Forelock Bent Pinky

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education free vs. attached straight vs. curved straight vs. bent with vs. without ‘Unique and Compelling’: The Human Genetics Project

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education In a given population, is the dominant trait the most frequently occurring? Was your hypothesis correct? Will you remember this better as a result? ‘Unique and Compelling’: The Human Genetics Project

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Use the Internet to… Publish Student Work Students can engage real audiences about what they are learning and doing. Unique & Compelling Internet Applications Unique & Compelling Internet Applications Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Use the Internet to… Access Primary Source Materials Historical documents from the Library of Congress and National Archives Diaries Historical Photographs Multidisciplinary Lessons Unique & Compelling Internet Applications Unique & Compelling Internet Applications Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Real Time Adventures on the Internet

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Use the Internet to… Access Real Time Data to problem-solve and think critically: Weather Satellite Images Remote Sensing Data Government Databases Unique & Compelling Internet Applications Unique & Compelling Internet Applications Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Goal: Compare 2 approaches to teaching authentic problem solving using Real World information Objectives covered: Scientific inquiry, data analysis, position & motion, weather, geography Methodology: “Textbook” vs. Unique & Compelling Resources ‘Unique and Compelling’: The Stowaway Adventure

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education The “Text book” Problem A ship travels from point A to point B in 24 hours as shown on the attached map. Using the map, determine: 1.Where you are going; & 2.When you will arrive. ‘Unique and Compelling’: The Stowaway Adventure

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education The Internet Enhanced Problem: Imagine you are a stowaway on a cargo boat. Cautiously looking over the edge of the vessel, you see nothing but ocean on all sides, and you decide that you want to get back home without alerting the ship's crew to your presence. You know only the ship's identification code, lucky for you; you remembered to pack your laptop, cellular phone and modem. ‘Unique and Compelling’: The Stowaway Adventure

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Today’s classroom Ship A leaves Port B at 12:45 PM headed for Port C which is 1250 miles away….if Ship A is going 23 mph when will it arrive? Tomorrow’s classroom ‘Unique and Compelling’: The Stowaway Adventure

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Musical Plates: A Study of Plate Tectonics

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Was it Unique? Cannot be done without Internet technologyCannot be done without Internet technology Was it Compelling? Provides students with real world learning experiencesProvides students with real world learning experiences ‘Unique and Compelling’ Internet Applications

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Session Outcomes  Define “Unique and Compelling” Internet applications  Explore subject-specific examples  Explore Savvy Cyber Teacher ® program  Look at Research & Evaluation Findings Unique & Compelling Internet Applications Unique & Compelling Internet Applications Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education How can I use the Internet as a “Unique and Compelling” educational tool? The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom The Savvy Cyber Teacher!

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education 8,000+ in FL, OH, AZ, NJ, NY Use of authentic, internet- based resources In-district professional development program ES, MS, and HS versions The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Course Overview 1.Introduction to the Internet in Education 2.Use of the Internet as a Communication Tool: Using in the Classroom 3.Enriching the Curriculum Through Telecollaborative Projects 4.Real Time Adventures on the Internet 5.Primary Sources and Multidisciplinary Connections

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Course Overview 6. Internet Searching Strategies: Finding Educational Web Sites on the Internet 7. Classroom Implementation: Project Management Plans I 8. Project Management Plans II and Developing Implementation Web Pages 9. Developing Implementation Web Pages 10.Presentations and Cyber-Poster Sessions

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Session Outcomes  Define “Unique and Compelling” Internet applications  Explore subject-specific examples  Explore Savvy Cyber Teacher ® program  Look at Research & Evaluation Findings Unique & Compelling Internet Applications Unique & Compelling Internet Applications Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Education Testing Service (ETS) Savvy Cyber–trained educators report: Better at teaching problem-solving skills Spend less time lecturing Teach complex concepts Conduct small group learning activities Implement cooperative learning Manage diverse learning styles SOURCE: Harcourt Educational Measurement Research and Evaluation

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Research and Evaluation Harcourt Education Measurement Conducted in Spring 2002 in Cleveland, Miami, & Phoenix 35 teachers, 4 computer specialists, 1389 students in grades 2-11 Measured student pre- & post-test scores during implementation of unique & compelling project Student Impact Study Results:  86% of students showed noteworthy gains in science and mathematics learning objectives

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Research and Evaluation Harcourt study - impact on student achievement in science and mathematics learning objectives ETS study - improved pedagogy (more student- centered, inquiry-based learning strategies)

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education “Eighth-graders whose teachers had students use computers for simulations and models or for data analysis scored higher, on average, than eighth-graders whose teachers did not.” National Assessment of Educational Progress Data Research and Evaluation

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education “Twelfth-grade students who reported using computers to collect data, download data, or analyze data had higher average scores than students who reported never doing so.” National Assessment of Educational Progress Data Research and Evaluation

April 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education For More Information Website urls: Online Presentation: Meg Turner Joshua Koen