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About Me - Setting Context Ben Smith: Physics Teacher Technology Resource Teacher Keystone Technology Integrator Doctoral Student in Instructional Technology ISTE Board of Directors EdTech Consultant
Success in the Digital Age for students ^ Marc Prensky - Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants - See ArticleSee Article
Changing Science Instruction The Web 2.0 Effect Collaboration Enhancing Observation Dynamic Reporting Capabilities Streamlines Data Sharing
Collaborative Science Shared Observations Shared Data Shared Media Shared Resources Shared Discussion
Google - More than Just Search Look under More
NETS-S
A Taxonomy for Integrating Technology Increasing Levels of Cognition Curriculum mastery deepens Increasing Complexity of Technology Skills Technology choices become autonomous
What Can Google Do for You?
Google Web & Google Apps iGoogle Search Google Scholar Google Sites Gmail Google Documents Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentations Forms Blogger Google Earth and Maps SketchUp Picassa Calendar
Google Docs Documents Spreadsheets Presentations
Google Apps for Education Google Apps for education allows students and teachers to share, collaborate and produce behind a private domain environment….for FREE. Alternatively, must have a Google account Sign up by:
Sharing and Embedding HTML Code for other web 2.0 tools
Did we say forms? The Basics Forms created using Google Docs. Allows for user to complete the form and the results are sent a Google Spreadsheet to compile and review VIDEO TUTORIAL: Check out the Resources page of the ETI website
Improving the Use of Forms
Collaborative Science Using Google Forms Data Collection Live Graphing Sharing Data
Creating Forms Clicking on “Add Form” lets you select types of questions and compiles answers into a spreadsheet. Clicking on “Add Item” allows you to add six different types of questions or formatting:
Design Front End - Questions Back End - Spreadsheet
Sharing Forms - Link When you choose to share a form, a link is created. You can the link to others or you can create a TinyURL or MooURL quick link that can be remembered and easily used.
Sharing Forms - Embed Embed HTML Code into your Wiki or Site
“Old School” Web Content Hard coding Know html Use GoLive or Dreamweaver Use Word, FrontPage, or Pagemill Create with Inspiration “Cookie Cutter” Method SchoolCenter, SchoolWorld, Edline
Wiki Setup Internet Connection Student Accounts (not required) Gaggle Student Wiki Accounts Teachers can now set this up Have students put in an identifiable account name
Google Sites Alternative to a Wiki
Decisions / Considerations Collaboration Policy Can students create their own? Navigation Menu - Plan ahead Creates the purpose and use of the wiki
Questions Website: