1. March 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Center for Innovation Engineering & Science Education Joshua Koen Internet Science Education & Latin American Program Specialist Innovation in Meg Turner Manager of District Outreach Programs Ihor Charischak Mathematics Project Manager

2. March 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Technology Showcase Day! Telecollaborative Projects! Hands-on Math! Real-time data Projects!

3. March 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Agenda 9:00 – 9:15 Welcome 9:15 – 10:30Unique and Compelling Internet Applications in Science (SCT) 10:30 – 10:45Break 10:45–11:45Unique and Compelling Internet Applications in Math (TIME) 11:45-12:00Wrap-up

4. March 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education www.ciese.org The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom Joshua Koen Internet Science Education Specialist Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Stevens Institute of Technology Teaching with Technology Showcase Day March 10, 2004

5. March 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? The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom

6. March 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

7. March 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 Internet-based Applications Real-time Data Partially ProficientAdvanced ProficientProficient Skill Level on State Proficiency Tests

8. March 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 Session Outcomes  Define “Unique and Compelling” Internet applications  Explore subject-specific examples  Review Savvy Cyber Teacher ® program  Look at Research & Evaluation Findings

9. March 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 and Compelling’ Internet Applications Unique Cannot be done without Internet technologyCompelling Provides students with real world learning experiences

10. March 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education  Telecollaborative Projects  Real-Time Data  Web Publishing  Primary Source Materials ‘Unique and Compelling’ Internet Applications

11. March 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 Session Outcomes  Define “Unique and Compelling” Internet applications  Explore subject-specific examples  Review Savvy Cyber Teacher ® program  Look at Research & Evaluation Findings

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

13. March 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

14. March 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

15. March 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

16. March 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education ‘Unique and Compelling’ Internet Applications Use the Internet to… Access Real Time Data to problem-solve and think critically: Weather Satellite Images Remote Sensing Data Government Databases

17. March 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

18. March 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

19. March 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

20. March 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

21. March 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 and Compelling’ Internet Applications

22. March 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 and Compelling’ Internet Applications

23. March 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

24. March 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 Session Outcomes  Define “Unique and Compelling” Internet applications  Explore subject-specific examples  Review Savvy Cyber Teacher ® program  Look at Research & Evaluation Findings

25. The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom Developed by Stevens Institute of Technology Funded by U.S. Department of Education Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom

26. March 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Savvy Cyber Teacher ®  $9.3 million U.S. DOE grant  Partnerships w/Miami Dade College, Cuyahoga & Maricopa CC  Use of authentic, internet-based resources  In-district professional development program  30-hour, ten-session course  Elementary, Middle, and High School versions The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom

27. March 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education  Week One: Introduction to the Internet in Education  Week Two: Use of the Internet as a Communication Tool: Using E-mail in the Classroom  Week Three: Enriching the Curriculum Through Telecollaborative Projects  Week Four: Real Time Adventures on the Internet  Week Five: Primary Sources and Multidisciplinary Connections Course Overview: Weeks 1 - 5 The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom

28. March 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education  Week Six: Internet Searching Strategies: Finding Educational Web Sites on the Internet  Week Seven: Classroom Implementation: Project Management Plans  Week Eight: Project Management Plans II and Developing Implementation Web Pages  Week Nine: Developing Implementation Web Pages (Continued)  Week Ten: Presentations and Cyber-Poster Sessions Course Overview: Weeks 6 - 10 The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom

29. March 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® The Savvy Cyber Teacher ® Infusing technology into Community College Courses Session Outcomes  Define “Unique and Compelling” Internet applications  Explore subject-specific examples  Review Savvy Cyber professor program  Look at Research & Evaluation Findings

30. March 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Harcourt Education Measurement 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 Savvy Cyber Teacher ®

31. March 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education 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 Savvy Cyber Teacher ® SOURCE: Harcourt Educational Measurement

32. March 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.” http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard Research & Evaluation Findings National Assessment of Educational Progress Data

33. March 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.” Research & Evaluation Findings National Assessment of Educational Progress Data

34. March 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Follow-Up… Meg Turner mturner@stevens.edu 201. 216. 5655