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www. ciese. org Unique & Compelling Internet Applications for Your Hands-on Science Classroom Mercedes Mc. Kay Associate Director for Instructional Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education (CIESE) Stevens Institute of Technology National Science Teachers Association 2004 National Convention April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

CIESE Background • Established 1988 • Pioneer (1993) in Internet in education • Over $20 million in grants and contracts • Programs in AZ, OH, FL, NJ, NY & Latin America • Over 18, 000 educators trained April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

CIESE Recognition April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

Question: How are educators using the Internet as an educational tool? April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

Internet-based Applications Publishing Student Lab Reports online Finding Lesson Plans Publishing Student Stories to the Web Simulations Using Online Quizzes April 2, 2004 e-Pal Exchanges, Telecollaborative projects Web. Quests Historical Diaries Online Textbook Virtual Labs (Interactive Frog Dissection) Weather Satellite images Real-time data Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

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Session Outcomes • Define “Unique and Compelling” Internet applications • Explore subject-specific examples in physical science & chemistry • Look at Research & Evaluation Findings April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

Revolutionary New Idea "Remarkable new technology is introduced into the school system and experts predict education will be revolutionized. The technology will, as never before, allow the widespread dissemination of new concepts and ideas that stimulate young minds and free the teacher for more creative pursuits. Yet, the magic fails to materialize, and within a few years articles appear in the popular press asserting that the failure obviously arises from the teachers not being skilled enough in the new technology. " Excerpt from the New York Times in an article by Peter Lewis in the 1840’s describing the introduction of the blackboard. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

Unique and Compelling Internet Applications Internet applications can provide a revolutionary new instructional tool that can create opportunities for students to engage in more authentic learning. Unique Compelling Cannot be done without Internet technology Provides students with real world learning experiences April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

Unique and Compelling Internet Applications • Telecollaborative Projects • Real-Time Data • Web Publishing • Primary Source Materials April 2, 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 • Telementoring • Telecollaborative Projects April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

Boiling Point of Water • Inquiry-based Learning • Compare two different approaches: Traditional vs. Unique & Compelling • Similar objectives April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

Traditional Problem Heat water and periodically record temperature using a thermometer. Graph time vs. temperature. Determine: 1. Boiling Point of Water; & 2. Factors that Impact Boiling Point. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

Unique & Compelling Problem You are heading up a student scientific task force that has been asked to figure out what causes water to boil. You assemble a team of student scientists from all around the world and have them conduct an experiment to measure the boiling point of water. You analyze the collected data to find…. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

Boiling Point of Water Today’s classroom Tomorrow’s classroom Record and graph the temperature as water heats. Determine the boiling point of water. April 2, 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 Scientific Databases April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

Position, Time & Speed • Authentic Problem. Solving • Compare two different approaches: Traditional vs. Unique & Compelling • Similar objectives April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

Traditional Problem A ship travels from point A to point B in 24 hours as shown on the map. Using the map, determine: 1. Where you are going; & 2. When you will arrive. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

Unique & Compelling 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. April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

Position, Time & Speed Today’s classroom Tomorrow’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? April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

Unique and Compelling Internet Applications Use the Internet to… Publish Student Work Students can engage real audiences about what they are learning and doing. April 2, 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 Primary Source Materials Historical documents from the Library of Congress and National Archives • Diaries • Historical Photographs • Multidisciplinary Lessons April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

Unique and Compelling Internet Applications Was it Unique? • Cannot be done without Internet technology Was it Compelling? • Provides students with real world learning experiences April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

Savvy Cyber Teacher® ØTeacher professional development program Ø Enhances science & math education Ø Focus on content and implementation of unique & compelling resources April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

Evaluation Findings Savvy Cyber Teachers® 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 April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

Evaluation Findings • Student Impact Study 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: Ø 86% of students showed noteworthy gains in science and mathematics learning objectives SOURCE: Harcourt Educational Measurement April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

Research Findings National Assessment of Educational Progress Data http: //nces. ed. gov/nationsreportcard “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. ” April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

Research Findings National Assessment of Educational Progress Data “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. ” April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education

For More Information CIESE Web Site http: //www. k 12 science. org Online Presentation http: //www. k 12 science. org/presentations/2004 -NSTA Mercedes Mc. Kay Associate Director for Instructional Technology mmckay@stevens. edu April 2, 2004 Copyright © 2004 Stevens Institute of Technology Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education