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Leveraging the Leveraging the Internet for LearningInternet for Learning

www.k12science.orgwww.k12science.org

Josh BaronJosh BaronAssociate Director for Instructional TechnologyCenter for Improved Engineering and Science Education (CIESE)

CIESECIESEwww.k12science.orgwww.k12science.org


How can the Internet be used to improve student learning and achievement?

Weather Data

Historical Diaries

Publishing Student Stories to the Web

Keypal or ePal Exchanges

WebQuests

Accessing Foreign

Newspapers

Politicians Voting Records

Online Research

Using Online Quizzes

Finding Lesson Plans



2121stst Century Workforce Skills Century Workforce Skills Digital literacy skills

(reading, writing, arithmetic, mathematics, speaking, and listening)

Information Skills (acquire and evaluate data, interpret and communicate)

Interpersonal Skills (work on diverse team, teach others, etc.)

Higher-Order Thinking SkillsHigher-Order Thinking Skills Problem solving skills Critical thinking skills Advanced analysis Creativity Informed decision-making Independent learning


(word processors, spreadsheets, KidPixs)

(Tom Snyder, Oregon Trails, etc.)

(PLATO, CCC, Reading tutors)


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Higher-order Thinking SkillsBasic Advanced

Drill & practice

Productivity tools

Simulations & exploratory

Computer-based Applications


Weather Data

Historical Diary

Student Web Page

Keypal/ePal Exchange

WebQuests

Foreign Newspapers

Voting Records

Research

Online Quizzes

Lesson Plans


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Higher-order Thinking SkillsBasic Advanced

Traditional

Unique & Compelling

Innovative

Internet-based Applications



Unique

Cannot be done without the technology

Compelling

Targets authentic real world problem solving &

critical thinking


Unique & CompellingUnique & CompellingIntegrating the Internet into the K-12 ClassroomIntegrating the Internet into the K-12 Classroom

Use of the Internet as a Communication ToolStudents can use the Internet to communicate with Students can use the Internet to communicate with experts in various fields, or with other classrooms and experts in various fields, or with other classrooms and students from around the world.students from around the world.

Ask-An-Expert Projects Telementoring Collaborative Projects



Use of the Internet to Access Real-Time DataStudents can access real-time information that can Students can access real-time information that can dynamically enrich their science lessons and impact on dynamically enrich their science lessons and impact on problem solving and critical thinking skills.problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Weather Satellite Images Remote Sensing Data (e.g. Air Quality) Government Databases



Use of the Internet to Publish Student WorkStudents can publish their work online where the whole Students can publish their work online where the whole world can see it, comment on it, and interact with the world can see it, comment on it, and interact with the students about it.students about it.

Student Presentations/Reports Integrates Reading, Writing and

Communications Skills Great Motivator!



Use of the Internet to Access Primary SourcesStudents now have access to digitally archived historical Students now have access to digitally archived historical documents, from the Library of Congress and National documents, from the Library of Congress and National Archives.Archives.

Diaries Historical Photographs Creates Multidisciplinary Lessons

Unique & Compelling Unique & Compelling ProjectsProjects

Let’s jump on the web and see some Let’s jump on the web and see some examples….examples….

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What challenges do educators face when implementing Internet-based projects and what strategies are available to deal with

these challenges?

Need to address the standards

Limited numbers of computers

Internet safety

concerns

Appropriate assessment methods

Unreliable nature of

technology

Low quality content



What instructional strategies might help deal with the limited numbers of computers?

How can “older” computers be used? How might you deal with Internet issues

such as unreliable connections and student safety concerns?

Will traditional forms of assessment work?


Everyone Has a Unique Classroom Environment That Presents Unique Challenges.

Most Internet-based Projects Do Not Supply All of the Resources You May Need to Implement It.

A PMP Allows Educators to Develop a Customized Implementation Plan That Meets the Specific Needs of Their Classroom and Students.

Project Management PlansProject Management Plans


Four Areas of Project ManagementFour Areas of Project Management

Technology ManagementStrategies for Dealing With

Technology Related Implementation Challenges

Classroom ManagementClassroom Instructional

Techniques That Are Ideally Suited for Internet Projects

Instructional Management

Student Learning Objectives, Standards, Proficiency

Benchmarks and How These Can Be Assessed

Time ManagementBudgeting of Class Time and the Development of a Basic

Timeline for Implementation


Josh BaronJosh Baron

Associate Director for Instructional Technology

[email protected]/presentation/OCEwww.k12science.org/presentation/OCE

Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education (CIESE)

leveraging the internet for learning josh baron josh baron associate director for instructional...

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skills problem

information skills

critical thinking slide

student learning

science education ciese

interpersonal skills

student work students

classroom use