Presented by Kristy Phillip Clayton Mannick Murella Sambucharan

SUMMARY - The article Modeling as a learning activity Spreadsheet modeling Teaching Math with spreadsheets Teaching Science with spreadsheets

DIRECTED QUESTIONS In your own words…  What do you think is the purpose of using different ICT techniques in the science classroom?  What are we trying to achieve by using ICT?  How does ICT impact on your lesson planning and delivery?  How are ICTs affecting student learning and understanding?

SUMMARY – Modeling & Spreadsheets Providing students with computer tools to create their own worlds Learning about artificial worlds Mellar et al (1994) Innovation in science classroom Didactic approach Sutherland et al (1996)

DIRECTED QUESTIONS  What was the specific strategy presented in the article by Mochon (2002)?  Have you ever used modeling through spreadsheet in your classroom, as depicted by the article?  From the reading, what justification is used for constructing models, using a spreadsheet application?

CONNECTION POINT- Modeling Modeling Construct meaning Involves the literature Uses strategies and skills Facilitated by reading aloud Facilitated by demonstrations Facilitated by discussions Cooperative learning

SUMMARY – EXPLORATORY AND EXPRESSIVE MODELING ACTIVITIES Exploratory Interactive Compare and contrast Faiclitates expression Expressive Construct models

CONNECTION POINT – Exploratory and Expressive Activities Exploratory Interaction Compare ideas Exposure to inaccessbile phenomenon Rich, qualitative understanding of processes Expressive Construction Engaging Defend position

SPREADSHEETS & MODELING – THE BRIDGE

Questions  Do you agree with the use of modeling there will be smooth transitions for students?  What are some areas in science do you think would allow for you to apply this modeling technique?

CONNECTION POINT – Solar system, 3D Object-creation Use of Modeling to teach the solar system Creating 3D objects

DIRECTED QUESTIONS  Based on the article/your experience, and what came out of the lit circle, what are some of your opinions of the use of spreadsheets in the science classroom?  What challenges do you foresee with trying to use such a technique in your classroom?

References  Brosnan, T. (1994) Using Spreadsheets to Develop Understanding in Science. pp  Feurzeig, W., and Roberts, N. (1999) Modeling and simulation in science and mathematics education. New York: Springer-Verlag. pp.xv-xviii.  Mellar, H., and Bliss, J. (1994) Introduction: Modelling and Education. In Mellar, H., Bliss, J., Boohan, R.,Ogborn, J., Tompsett, C. (eds) Learning with Artificial Worlds: Computer Based Modelling in the Curriculum. London: The Falmer Press pp  Roblyer, M.D. (2006) Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching. Prentice Hall: USA. pp  Spitulnik, M.W., Krajcik, J., and Soloway, E. (1999) Construction of Models to Promote Scientific Understanding. New York: Springer-Verlag. pp