using the internet to improve higher order thinking
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Using the Internet to Improve Higher Order
Thinking Skills
Dr. Sheila Offman GershCity College of New [email protected]
http://www.schoollink.org/twin NECC 2003
Seattle, Washington
Why are we here?Look at Learning StylesLook at LearningLook at Assessment
Learning StylesThinking CurriculumBloom Taxonomy
Thinking Curriculum Definition
Integration of content and processTypified real world situationsContent reflects real world experiences
Traditional vs. Thinking Curriculum
Student masters knowledge
Students use knowledge after graduation
Students acquire content as they plan, evaluate, solve problems, make decisions, critique arguments and compose essays
Thinking Curriculum Definition
In-depth LearningTed Sizer –”less is more”
Learning tasks stimulate complex thinkingStudents are engaged in whole tasksConnects content and process to learners’
background
Bloom’s TaxonomyKnowledgeComprehensionApplicationAnalysisSynthesisEvaluation
KnowledgeNameLocateTellListRepeat Point to
Gather factsSurf the NetDrill and Practice
ComprehensionDefineSummarizeInferProjectDescribe
Idea Mapping (Inspiration)
FlowchartsReplying to e-mailTutorialsEx. World Portals
ApplicationUseSolveAdaptRelatePerform
Idea MappingInternet ResearchEx. CultureQuest
AnalysisComposeClassifyScreenExamine
Idea MappingData basesSimulationInternet Projects Ex. M&M, Global Grocery List
SynthesisCreateDevelopGeneralizeBuildCompileDescribe
StoryboardFlowchartHypermedia PresentationWeb page design,
Electronic PortfoliosDigital Stories
EvaluationJudgeRejectCriticizeRate Rank
Peer ReviewCritique other workPresentations (PPT)Evaluation of Web sites
(ex. ..Zack..)
Let’s Look at LearningCultureQuests – http://www.culturequest.us Global Internet ProjectsWebQuests – http://webquest.sdsu.edu/ CyberGuidesPortfoliosVideo Conferencing
What is a CultureQuest Project?
inquiry-based projectsrooted in student questions exploration of student interests
What is a CultureQuest Project
Examination of diverse culturesUnderstanding of diverse culturesAppreciation of diverse cultures
literature, art music history
religion, language daily life, customs andtraditions
WHAT IS A CULTUREQUEST PROJECT?Focused, intensive study of other cultures
Who can do a CultureQuest?
Entire class working togetherSmall groups of studentsIndividual student
How does a CultureQuest Project fit into the
Curriculum?Linked to the geographic focus of the social studies curriculum
Integrated into the work students do in most subjects
Mile Wide-inch Deep Curriculum
1 mile 1”
Traditional Model of Education
T S
21ST Century Model of Educataton
L L E L LE L L L
E L P L L
LL EL
Training Teachers to do a CultureQuest Project
study of culture what culture is, how it is studied, how cultural help us to
understand and appreciate the art, music, religion and customs of other peoples
how technology supports the study of specific cultures (e-mail, Web sites, etc.)
using technology in the teaching of humanities and literacy.
creating a folder
Saving an Image
Technology Skills
Access Internet resources for the study of culture
Internet Basics --Searching, evaluating Web sites, use proper citation, develop appropriate and ethical use policies, etc.
Teach with the Internet and align with standards Inspiration for graphical mapping of project
Technology Skills Use the Internet for access to experts Identify and work with classrooms around the world
using ePals Create Web sites and publish teacher/student work Assist students in using multimedia to support
CultureQuest projects (digital photography, video, graphics and other applications)
Undertake desktop videoconferencing
Related CultureQuest Skills Academic
Reading
Technology
Internet Use
Learning Styles
ProblemSolving
Culture
Appreciation of Diversity and Multi-culturalism
Writing Computer Skills ResearchSkills
Acting as Cultural Informant
Music, Art, Literature
Web Site Design Creativity Knowledge of Another Culture
History, geography
Presentation & Graphics
Collaboration Knowledge of American and own Culture
CultureQuest Pedagogy Student-Centered Constructivist Project-Based Authentic
Ownership Interdisciplinary Inquiry-Based Collaborative
Teacher as Facilitator
Multicultural Standards-Based
Real Audiences for Work
Multiple Intelligences
Humanistic and Caring
Students as Workers
Product/Action
The CultureQuest ProcessDecide on target cultureBrainstorm what students know about the cultureBrainstorm what students want to know about
the culture
The CultureQuest ProcessUse ePals.com to find a classroomDivide students into small groups by interest
areaStudents communicate with counterparts using
e-mail on ePals.comStudents prepare and send “Welcome
Packages”—videos, artifacts, postal cards, coins, etc.
Gather Information about the Culture
Use Internet resourcesExplore resources in own city/community
MuseumsPeople (oral history)Visit neighborhoods (shops, restaurants, etc.)Cultural Centers
E-mail to student informantsContact the experts
Teach Student Technology Skills
InspirationInternet BasicsWeb Page creationWeb Editing
Final ProductsClass creates Web site with general information
and links to group projectsOther multimedia products:
PowerPointHyperStudioDigital stories with stills and videos