Creative Ways to Integrate Technology in the K-8 Science Classroom Lindsey Sides Staff Development Coordinator, BCIU.

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Creative Ways to Integrate Technology in the K-8 Science Classroom Lindsey Sides Staff Development Coordinator, BCIU

Google’s Mission: “Organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.”

Google Tools for Your Classroom Basic search Earth Maps News iGoogle Blogger Calendar Docs Groups Page creator Picasa SketchUp Google Notebook

Google Earth Satellite imagery of the Earth that includes layers of information Free download: Content partners: Discovery, National Geographic, Wikipedia Still pictures Share files

How to Use? Searchable virtual globe of satellite images GIS-like map layers = Transferable skill Touring Combine with video, audio, image content Google Lit Trips Alternative Assessment medium

Navigation Tools Zoom In Zoom Out Tilt UpTilt Down Reorient to North

Sidebar Search Enter a location name Eiffel Tower Niagara Falls Paste coordinates from Wikipedia or another source Blarney Castle, Loch Ness Enter City, Country Petronus Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Places Save your work here Each student can create and save folders Layers Great pre-made resources

Additional Resources Bucks IU Resources A treasure trove of tips, KMZ files and lesson plans! Google Earth Community message board. Includes a board for educators and one for students. An educator’s site with more KMZ files and ideas. Tours of locations from literature. Cindy Lane’s wiki with many online GE resources. Videos, images, encyclopedia articles by subscription.

Podcasts What is a Podcast? –A digital audio file –Can be recorded by teachers, experts, or students Science exampleexample NASA exampleexample

Ideas for Podcasting in Science 60 Second Science Monthly Radio Show (Classroom Newsletter) Lesson Summaries Sharing New Learning As with all technology, podcasting is most meaningful when students are creating!

Getting Started with Podcasting Access resources: Imagine the possibilities! Download (free) Audacity Software You’ll need a microphone! *BCIU Workshop: November 6

Blogs and Blogging A blog (a contraction of the term "Web log") is a Web site, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog.

Some Examples… Wesley Fryer: Moving at the Speed of Creativity Classroom Blogs om/ Staff Development Council Blog

How to Use Blogs? Online discussions: –Encourage metacognitive thinking skills –Facilitate productive discussion: Expressing ideas Responding to classmates’ ideas Post/ share solution methods and learning

Getting Started with Blogging 1.Consult with your school/ district technology specialist - programs available, guidelines, etc. 2.Some free blogging tools: 1.Google: 3.Start posting, and they will come!

Questions?