Integrating CLS into Academics

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Integrating CLS into Academics

• AiS Challenge
• 2001 Kick-off Conference
• Glorieta, NM
• Paula Avery

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Goals

• I. To present ideas that may help with the
  integration of technology into the curriculum.
  (Multi-disciplinary CLS)
• II. To present two examples of technology
  integration.
• III. To provide resources for technology
  integration.

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I. Why Technology Integration?

• Knowing content is NOT enough. Students must use
  knowledge to
• construct new understandings
• solve problems and make decisions
• manage information and,
• become life-long learners.
• Technology can help facilitate this type of
  learning.

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NETS Standards Categories

• Basic operations and concepts.
• Social, ethical, and human issues.
• Technology productivity tools.
• Technology communications tools.
• Technology research tools.
• Technology problem-solving and decision-making
  tools.

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What is Technology Integration?

• Using technology to improve and enhance the
  educational process in a unique way.

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Type of Technology Integration

• Problem-solving/Decision Making
• Simulations
• Web-based projects
• Virtual Worlds
• Current Research
• Communication
• Mentors
• Experts
• Collaborative projects
• Productivity

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Types of Technology Integration

• Web page production
• Research starting point
• Student publication
• Project sharing
• Examples
• Class resources
• Parent/Community involvement

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HowTechnology Integration?

• Determine an appropriate unit or concept.
• Inventory your technology resources.
• Develop your integration activities.
• Publish your work.

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1. Determine an Appropriate Unit or Concept

• What constitutes a good unit or concept for
  technology integration?
• Fulfills existing curricular objectives.
• Expands student learning .

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1. Determine an Appropriate Unit Or Concept
cont.

• Do-able given existing time and resources.
• Not all areas will be technology-enriched. Dont
  force the fit.
• Activities make use of multiple technologies and
  applications.

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2. Inventory Your Technology Resources

• What is available?
• What do you need to use these resources?
• In-school support
• Training, documentation
• Time to experiment and learn
• Physical access

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3. Develop Your Integrated Activities

• Examine your Curriculum.
• Where could technology improve student learning?
• Where do technology resources and ideas exist to
  support learning objectives?
• Rewrite the lesson/unit.
• Revise your goals to reflect changes due to
  technology infusion.

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3. Develop Integrated Activities cont.

• Select and apply technology tools for research,
  information analysis, problem-solving, and
  decision-making.
• Investigate and apply expert systems and
  simulations in real-world situations.

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3. Develop Integrated Use of Technology cont.

• Unique use of technology by students
• Requires alternative instructional strategies.
• Allows students to become co-learners with
  teachers.
• Necessitates changes in classroom management
  style.

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4. Publish

• Publish your unit/lesson
• SHARE!

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II. 5 E Curriculum Model

• Engage Pose the problem
• Explore the principles and concepts
• Explain
• Extend
• Evaluate

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Example - Geometry

• Objective The student will be able to
  recognize, explain, and apply the use of
  alternate interior angles and the Pythagorean
  theorem.
• Activity Using Shadows to Predict Time.

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Connection Web Example 1

• GEOMETRY

Background information
Physics
Tutorials
Alternate interior angle Pythagorean theorem
Forensics
Software
Astronomy
Web-based projects
History
Calculus
Using shadows to predict time
Simulations
Collaboration
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Beating Smoky the Bear, Honestly

• Lesson

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Connection Web Example 2

• ECONOMICS

History
Collaboration
Laws of supply and demand
Simulation
Ask an expert
Case study
Web-based projects
Civics
Tutorial
Business
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What do YOU Supply Demand?

• Lesson

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Summary

• Important question to ask yourself
• What value does the use of technology add to my
  lesson/unit?
• If you cant answer the question, then you need
  to rethink the use.

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III. Resources Curriculum Development

• NM Content Bench Marks
• http//sde.state.nm.us/divisions/learningservices/
  schoolprogram/standards/csnb.html
• ISTE NETS Project
• http//cnets.iste.org/
• What the Student Does in a 5 E Lesson?
• http//www.shsu.edu/edu_rmz/5estudent.html
• Lesson Planner
• http//www.ncrtec.org/tl/lp/

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III. Resources Curriculum Development cont.

• Educators Guide to Evaluating the Use of
  Technology in Schools and Classrooms
• http//www.ed.gov/pubs/EdTechGuide/
• New Times Demand New Ways of Learning
• http//www.ncrel.org/sdrs/edtalk/newtimes.htm
• Using the Internet to Promote Inquiry Based
  Learning
• http//www.biopoint.com/inquiry/ibr.html

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III. Resources Classroom

• Maryland Virtual High School http//mvhs1.mbhs.edu
  /mvhsproj/coremodels/materials/index.html
• ISTE Curriculum Materials
• http//www.iste.org/resources/curriculum/index.htm
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• APS Technology Integration Page
• http//www.aps.edu/aps/teach_resources/integration
  .htm

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III. Resources Classroom cont.

• The Gateway to Educational Materials
• http//www.thegateway.org/
• Web Based Projects
• http//www.esc20.net/etprojects/formats/9_12.html
• Center for Inquiry-Based Learning
• http//www.zoology.duke.edu/cibl/

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III. Resources Classroom cont.

• Mathematics for Decision making in Industry and
  Government
• http//mie.eng.wayne.edu/faculty/chelst/informs/in
  dex.html
• Genesis Science Modules
• http//www.genesismission.org/educate/scimodule/to
  pics.html
• Shodor Foundation
• http//www.shodor.org/
• Engineering Sciences Applied Math
• http//www.esam.nwu.edu/research/index.html
• Science NetLinks
• http//www.sciencenetlinks.com/index.html

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III. Resources Classroom cont.

• Chemistry
• http//chemcases.com/
• Sport! Science
• http//tesuque.ahpcc.unm.edu/pjavery/si01/
• Explore Science
• http//www.explorescience.com/activities/activity_
  list.cfm?categoryID11