Join the Beam Team: New Frontiers in Teaching and Learning

Join the Beam Team: New Frontiers in Teaching and Learning
eduscapes	Join the "beam team" and explore new frontiers of teaching and learning. No traffic jams, security lines, or costly tickets for this trip. All you need is a thirst for knowledge, a destination, and a guide to lead the way. From Palm Paradise to Internet World, remember it's the journey and not the destination that's most important. This session examines how technology can help you address important standards, meet individual needs, and engage students by taking you to new worlds of teaching and learning. *This web page is a companion to a conference presentation.*
Beam Me Up! Start Trek Video - http://www.startrek.com/library/media_TOS.asp?id=18719 Start Trek Video - ftp://graffiti.u-bordeaux.fr/astro/anim/startrek/voyclips/beamneel.avi.gz Beam Article - http://www.space.com/businesstechnology/technology/australia_teleport_020618.html How Far Have We Come? Field Trips of the 60s - Endless Tools Endless Opportunities Virtual adventures Real-time data sharing Real-time communication Collaboration Science & Cultural Exchange GLOBE - http://www.globe.gov/ Are you ready to join the beam team? Mission: Explore new frontiers of teaching & learning. No traffic jams, security lines, or costly tickets Dream Team Membership You need a thirst for knowledge, destination, and a guide to lead the way. Remember: It’s the journey, not the destination that matters. The Goal Address standards. Meet individual needs. Engage students. New worlds of teaching & learning Think Synergy! The Correct Answer? A) Desktop Computers B) Internet C) Handhelds D) All of the Above! Symbiosis Books & Internet, Outside with Palms, Cameras, Computer Friendships in Nature by James Gary Hines II Symbiosis - http://www.wshs.fcps.k12.va.us/academic/science/bjewell/ocean/hhocean/symbiosis2.htm Symbiosis - http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/course/ent591k/symbiosis.html Digital Camera & Palms Check off plants & animals Record observations Write poems Kidspiration The Big Question… Why Technology? Value-Added Services - What does it take to get people to spend $50 per day to visit an amusement park? Value-Added Technology - What does it take to make technology worth the time and effort? The Learning Experience E’s of the Learning Experience Excite Enhance Engage Experiment Exchange Explore Excite WebQuests Inquiry-based learning Fun, meaningful activities Real-world information Good use of Internet resources http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic4.htm http://www.usd305.com/staffdev/k-8currtech/CurtX/webquest/space/space.htm http://www.exploratorium.edu/eclipse/index.html http://www.eduscapes.com/42explore/astronomy.htm Enhance Scenarios Interdisciplinary Connections Multiple Intelligences Real-world Applications Visualize Vocabulary Multiple Examples Enhance Combine text, audio, visuals Combine content areas:Language Arts, Fine Arts, Science Gopher Up Your Sleeve by Tony Johnston http://www.enature.com/ Engage What if - Spreadsheets Budgets, Endangered Animals Interactive Projects Simulations http://www.scholastic.com/kids/games.htm http://www.scholastic.com/kids/president/game.htm Experiment Identify problems Brainstorm ideas Discuss the possibilities Test out ideas Draw conclusions http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/ Exchange Ideas Understandings Experiences Perspectives Interests Cultural Celebrations - Saint Francis of Assisi’s Day - Mexico, US, World Blanca’s Feathers, Antonio Hernandez Madrigal http://www.eduscapes.com/42explore/latino.htm Latino-Hispanic Heritage - Books, Web Resources, Email Exchanges, Oral History Videos - Great Depression, Cultural Esperanza Rising, Pam Munoz Ryan http://www.ala.org/alsc/belpre.html http://teacher.scholastic.com/arrow/toppicks/index.htm http://www.pammunozryan.com/ http://Bookmuse.com/pages/kids/musenotes/nskidsnotes.asp?group=35&genre=rfiction&book=106 http://www.cyberspaces.net/Nixon/AR/Esper.html http://www.epals.com http://www.ika.com/cuentos/ http://www.ika.com/stories/menu.html http://www.cnnenespanol.com/ http://www.mundolatino.org/us.htm http://disneylatino.com/ Explore Real Field Trips Virtual Visits - People, Places, Things Island of the Blue Dolphins, Scott O’Dell, 1961 Combine Traditional Activities & New Approaches http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic35.htm Virtual Trips: Museums Science Museums Art Museums History Museums http://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/devices/flash/ http://guggenheim.com http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/ http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/jefferson/ Virtual Trips: Time and Place Other Times - The Pyramids, Oregon Trail Other Places - Moon, Planets, Beyond http://www.cyberbee.com/wwho/ Virtual Trips: Interaction & Act Collaboration, Combine local efforts, global efforts http://www.goals.com/Index.htm http://goals.com/gle/ce/page04.html Mindfulness Passively - negative impact Actively - negative impact Actively - positive impact Passively - positive impact http://www.tolerance.org/ http://www.idealist.org/ New Frontiers! Software Safari Internet Island Palm Paradise Combo Cruise Software Safari Multimedia Interactive Books Simulations Tutorials Practice Tools Address Learning Needs Interactive Books & Adventures Electronic books - Green Eggs & Ham Adventure Games - The Legend of Zelda Simulations Decisions, Decisions - Tom Snyder - http://www.teachtsp.com/products/productdetail.asp?PS=DECDEC Tutorials Study and Thinking Skills Braincogs - http://www.fablevision.com/braincogs/index.html Practice Environments World Languages - Encarta Language Learning Math & Logic - Logical Journey Tools Writing - Amelia’s Notebook Concept Maps - Inspiration & Kidspiration http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic3.htm Internet Island In-depth, Unique Content Multiple Perspectives Multiple Channels Interaction Timeliness & Tools Multiple Intelligences Verbal Linguistic Solve a Mystery Use text - narrative, directories audio - voice mail maps - look up addresses Read a book & make a book http://www.superpages.com/enlightenme/superthinkers/ http://www.superpages.com/enlightenme/superthinkers/book.html Mathematical/Logical Explore math concepts Learn formulas Solve problems Add visual components, Add kinesthetic aspects http://www.exploremath.com/ http://www.exploremath.com/activities/index.cfm Musical Listen to music Explore the lyrics Listen to sounds http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/music.htm http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/musicchild.htm http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/lyrics/sunshine.htm http://www.wildwildweather.com/ http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/lyrics/kookaburra.htm Visual/Spatial Photographs Diagrams Line Drawings Artwork Charts & Graphs http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/kids/civilrights/snapshot.html http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/Graphing/ Bodily/Kinesthetic Fitness Tools Movement Ideas Active Projects http://www.peclogit.org/logit.asp http://www.handsoncrafts.org/index.htm Interpersonal Email Video Conferencing Chat Forums Reading & Sharing Book Discussions: Face-to-Face, Online The Sisterhood of Traveling Pants, Ann Brashares http://www.travelingpants.com/ http://www.randomhouse.com/teens/travelingpants/ Discussion - Topics Rules, Letters Quotes http://www.nicenet.org/ Intrapersonal Write an essay OR Read… think, explore, reflect, share Fountainhead, Ayn Rand http://www.aynrand.org/objectivism/ Naturalist Ecology Nature Studies http://www.inspire.net/trees/index.html Palm Paradise Accessible Portable Flexible Expandable Interactive Types of PDAs Pocket PC - Windows CE Palm/Handspring - Palm OS Teacher Organizing Tools Scheduling Grading & Tracking progress Attendance Inventory Lesson plans Lecture notes Unobtrusive observation Teacher’s PET Student Organizing Tools Reading lists Assignment tracking Collaboration Homework software ImagiSolve Learning Tools: Instructional Tutorials Simulations Games Cooties Practice & Testing Drill & Practice Testing & Quizzes Flash cards Q&A FAQs Lists Quizzler Information Tools References Language Translation Speeches (read & listen) Articles and Books Maps and Diagrams Absolute Word Dictionary Production Tools: Word Processing Note Taking Journaling and Logging Prompts Language Arts Lab & Field Notes Messages and Email FreeWrite Production Tools: Data Management Database Checklists Outline Poll & survey data Identification keys ThinkDB SurveyMate Production Tools: Calculation Spreadsheet Calculator Graphing Calculator ImagiMath Production Tools: Graphics Graphing Concept mapping Timelines Production Tools: Imaging Sketching Drawing Scrapbook Slideshow Photo Albums Sketchy Go N Tell Portable Electronic Keyboards Portable word processor Enter and edit text Saves, prints or uploads file Dreamwriter, Alphasmart Digital Audio Recorder Records & stores sound/voice Can be stand-alone or PDA attachment. MP3 & Data Storage Download & play MP3 files Some (iPod) have data storage and retrieval Can be stand-alone or PDA attachment. Digital Imaging: Video Camera Takes & stores photos & video Play or upload to computer Digital Imaging: Still Camera Takes & stores photos & video Upload or print Can be stand-alone or PDA attachment. Probes & Sensors Monitors, measures, & collects data Can be stand-alone or PDA attachment. Calculators Calculate Graph Can be stand-alone or PDA software. Ebook Reader Download and read electronic books, text, and documents - Can be stand-alone or PDA software GPS: Global Positioning Satellite Uses satellites to locate specific coordinates Can be stand-alone, computer, or PDA attachment. Teacher Tap Handheld - http://eduscapes.com/tap/topic78.htm Combo Cruises Mix and Match the Best of All Float Shop Tour Party Sleep Genetics -http://www.ology.amnh.org/ Genetics on Your Palm Breed Zwikis - http://geney.juxta.com Science - Nature Park Project GPS finds location walkie talkie contact wind speed sensor PDA & water probe Combined cost < laptop! Mathematics - Nature Park Project Audio Directions Graphing Calculator Addressing Multiple Intelligences Social Studies Project - Oral History Project City Centennial PDA schedule, Q&A, survey Digital video interview Upload to desktop computer Language Arts & Physical Education Bicycle Safety Project Still camera photos Keyboard write step-by-step instructions Upload and create webpage How Do You Learn Best? Integrate virtual visit approach: Explore a Place Plan a Trip Thematic Trip Have an Impact http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/globaltrek/index.htm http://www.lonelyplanet.com/ Real-World Experiences Your aunt and uncle are entering the Peace Corps, they’d like you to be involved next summer. What will their life be like? Where will they be living? http://www.peacecorps.gov/indexf.cfm http://www.peacecorps.gov/countries/cameroon/index.cfm http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/portals.html Dream Team Membership Thirst for knowledge Destination Guide to lead the way Remember: It’s the journey, not the destination that matters. Think Experiences Authentic Resources Multiple Approaches Meaningful Activities Authentic Assessments Think Thinking! Create synergy w/ 2+ students Use varied resources Allow multiple ways to share Go beyond the classroom Apply standards! Changin’ Times Housewife Architect Archaeologist Astronaut Student options are endless… http://www.sitcomsonline.com/bewitched.html
Created by Annette Lamb, 3/03.