1. Enhancing Science Lessons Through the Use of Technology 9/19/2015 Interface Science and Mathematics Conference Tim Brown Bristol Elementary Webster Groves School District

2. Teaching with Technology 1.Advantages and Drawbacks 2.On-line Blogs 3.Interactive Websites and Lectures 4.Webquests 5.Teaching Strategies 9/19/2015 Interface Science and Mathematics Conference

3. Opening Discussion Identify at least 2 advantages and 2 drawbacks of teaching with technology Small Group Discussion: 5 minutes facilitator scribe spokesperson 9/19/2015 Interface Science and Mathematics Conference

4. Advantages of Teaching with Technology  Engages multiple learning styles and preferences  Differentiates instruction for each student  Provides access to information  Makes learning active and interactive  Opportunities to communicate  Facilitates real-world problem solving  Important 21st Century Skills 9/19/2015 Interface Science and Mathematics Conference

5. Drawbacks of Teaching with Technology  Can create equity issues  Differences in students experiences, abilities, and knowledge of technology and computes  May be expensive and can become “out-of-date”  Increases time spent learning new technologies  Increases the need for back-up plans  Equipment failures 9/19/2015 Interface Science and Mathematics Conference

6. What are On-lines Blogs? Can be…. Journaling of experiences Response to laboratories or demonstrations Discussion of classroom activities Typically arranged in chronological order  most recent post to the oldest entry. 9/19/2015 Interface Science and Mathematics Conference

7. Examples: On-line Blogs 9/19/2015 Interface Science and Mathematics Conference

8. What are Interactive Websites and Powerpoints? Interactive Websites and Powerpoints engage students in lectures by:  Embedding assessments  Inserting activities into note taking  Relating new information to prior experiences  Promoting interdisciplinary learning  Current up to date information 9/19/2015 Interface Science and Mathematics Conference

9. Examples: Interactive Power Points 1. Electricity Activity Student VersionElectricity Activity 2. Mystery Rope Smart Notebook SampleMystery Rope 3.http://schools.webster.k12.mo.us/education/compone nts/testbank/default.php?sectiondetailid=50431&http://schools.webster.k12.mo.us/education/compone nts/testbank/default.php?sectiondetailid=50431& 4.http://schools.webster.k12.mo.us/education/components /testbank/default.php?sectiondetailid=49453&http://schools.webster.k12.mo.us/education/components /testbank/default.php?sectiondetailid=49453& 9/19/2015 Interface Science and Mathematics Conference

10. What are Webquests? Students use computers and the internet to learn content at their pace. Students can work in collaborative groups to learn the content Teacher acts as a facilitator who guides student learning 9/19/2015 Interface Science and Mathematics Conference

11. Example: Webquests What is Light: http://schools.webster.k12.mo.us/education/projects/pro jects.php?sectiondetailid=48326& http://schools.webster.k12.mo.us/education/projects/pro jects.php?sectiondetailid=48326& Animal Interview http://schools.webster.k12.mo.us/education/components /scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=30016& http://schools.webster.k12.mo.us/education/components /scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=30016& Save the Planet: Don’t throw Me Away http://schools.webster.k12.mo.us/education/components /scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=30863&sc_id=11 84803753 http://schools.webster.k12.mo.us/education/components /scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=30863&sc_id=11 84803753 9/19/2015 Interface Science and Mathematics Conference

12. Application 1. Identify a science topic that you are currently teaching or are likely to teach in the future. 2. Identify one of the first concepts, ideas, or skills you would teach. 3. Write down a few preliminary ideas:  How you would incorporate knowledge of teaching with technology into your approach to teaching this concept, idea, or skill? 9/19/2015 Interface Science and Mathematics Conference