iNtegrating Technology for inQuiry:

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• iNtegrating Technology for inQuiry
• A Problem Based Planning Model
• Presented by
• Lisa DeMeulle, Sonoma State Univ.
• Gary Morrison, Wayne State Univ.
• Deborah Lowther, Univ. of Memphis

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Session Outline

• Introductions
• The NTeQ model - what, why how
• Experience NTeQ lesson
• Visit NTeQ website

• Sample lesson plans
• Question Answers
• Create Own NTeQ lesson
• Drawing for Door Prizes!

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What is the role of technology in the classroom?
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Technology in the classroom has not met our
expectations.
Why?
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The traditional view of technology

• Viewed technology as a teacher
• To deliver the instruction
• To compete with the teacher

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What have we learned?

• Technology is not always a good teacher

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Is there any hope for technology?

• Yes
• But, we must change our view

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What if we surveyed parents?

• What software do you use?
• Word processing
• Spreadsheets
• Databases
• Email
• Desktop publishing

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What if we surveyed teachers?

• What software do your students use?
• Drill and practice
• Games
• Tutorials

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Recent research

• Suggests that application software can support
  higher level learning
• Better prepares student for the workplace
• Drill-and-practice and tutorials support basic
  skills and rote learning

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How do we use applications in instruction?

• Integrate computer technology to support inquiry
• Use computers as a tool rather than as an
  instructional delivery device

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Using technology as a tool

• How?
• To calculate
• To determine
• To identify
• To summarize
• To find information
• To organize information

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Using technology as a tool

• The effectiveness as a tool has been
  established
• People use technology as a tool everyday in the
  workplace

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A new way of teaching

• Requires a different approach to teaching
• Teachers role will change
• Students role will change
• Instruction will change

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The changing role of the teacher

• Technologically competent
• Understands relationship between computers and
  learning
• Creates a student-centered learning environment
• Uses computers as a tool

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Recent technology standards for teachers

• Teachers willaccess, generate, and manipulate
  data (ISTE, 1998)
• Teachers will use technology in communicating,
  collaborating, conducting research and solving
  problems (ISTE, 1998)
• They must plan and deliver instructional units
  that integrate a variety of software,
  applications and learning tools (ISTE, 1998)

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Roles of the teacher

• Designer
• Facilitator
• Manager

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Teacher as designer

• Integrates learning strategies
• Embeds technology into the instruction
• Utilizes multiple learning resources
• Uses real world data

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Teacher as facilitator

• No longer the main source of information
• Asks directed questions rather than providing
  answers
• Models the physical and cognitive processes
• Provides necessary scaffolding for students

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Teacher as manager

• Plans a viable rotation schedule
• Provides a multidimensional learning
  environment
• Encourages students to solve problems
• Finds solutions to technical problems

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The changing role of instruction

• Problem based
• Authentic data
• Uses problems students can relate to
• Provides for many sources of information

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The student as researcher
Primary role is a researcher
Gathers data
Analyzes data
Generates knowledge
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The student as collaborator

• Goal is problem solving through collaboration
• Works effectively as a team member
• Values team collaboration

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Recent technology standards for students

• ...use productivity tools to collaborate in
  constructing technology-enhanced models,
  preparing publications, and producing other
  creative works (ISTE, 1998)
• ... use technology to locate, evaluate, and
  collect information from a variety of sources
  (ISTE, 1998)
• ... employ technology in the development of
  strategies for solving problems in the real world
  (ISTE, 1998)

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Using computer technology

• How can we use technology in the classroom?
• Use technology to support the learning process,
  critical thinking, problem solving.
• Encourage collaboration.

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Where do we start with an NTeQ lesson?

• NTeQ incorporates
• Inquiry learning
• Problem-based learning
• Cognitive Constructivist
• approaches
• Collaborative learning

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NTeQ Specify the objectives
Specify Objectives

• Specify all your lesson objectives
• Includes both computer related and noncomputer
  objectives

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NTeQ Computer functions
Specify Objectives
Computer Functions

• Match your objectives to computer functions
• Computer functions that support your objectives

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NTeQ Computer functions

• Objective Analyze
• Use a spreadsheet to determine the
• Use a database to find the
• Create a chart to show

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NTeQ Computer functions

• Objective Write, Edit
• Use a word processor to create
• Edit your partners paper
• Use a spellchecker to

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NTeQ Computer functions

• Objective Design, Plan
• Create a drawing showing
• Design a safe playground
• Make a map of your neighborhood

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NTeQ Specify Problem
Specify Objectives
Computer Functions
Specify Problem

• Realistic
• Real-world events
• From the students world
• Let them suggest the problem

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NTeQ Data Collection Manipulation
Specify Objectives
Computer Functions
Specify Problem
Data Manipulation

• How will students collect and manipulate the data?

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NTeQ Data Collection Manipulation

• Tools for students
• Job aids
• Think Sheets
• Questions and ideas for the student
• Search Plans
• Search Logs

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NTeQ Results Presentation
Specify Objectives
Computer Functions
Specify Problem
Data Manipulation
Results Presentation

• How will students present the results?
• Printed/oral reports/Magazine/newsletter
• TV broadcast/Web page/School conference

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NTeQ At the computer
Specify Objectives
Computer Functions
Specify Problem
Data Manipulation
Results Presentation

• What will students do at the computer?
• Collecting and Entering data
• Manipulating data
• Creating a report

Activities While at Computer
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NTeQ Prior to the computer
Specify Objectives
Computer Functions
Specify Problem
Data Manipulation
Results Presentation

• What will students do before using the computer?
• Key words for searching
• Collecting data

Activities Prior to Computer
Activities While at Computer
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NTeQ After the computer
Specify Objectives
Computer Functions
Specify Problem
Data Manipulation
Results Presentation

• What will students do after using the computer?
• Purpose is to use the information generated from
  the computer activity

Activities Prior to Computer
After Using Computer
Activities While at Computer
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NTeQ Supporting Activities
Specify Objectives
Computer Functions
Specify Problem
Data Manipulation
Results Presentation

• Additional activities that support the objectives

Supporting Activities
Activities Prior to Computer
After Using Computer
Activities While at Computer
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NTeQ Supporting Activities

• Anytime during the lesson
• Meaningful and related reading
• Problem solving
• Discussion
• Manipulatives

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NTeQ Assessment
Specify Objectives
Computer Functions
Specify Problem
Data Manipulation
Results Presentation

• May require more than a test

Supporting Activities
Activities Prior to Computer
After Using Computer
Activities While at Computer
Assessment
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NTeQ Assessment

• Assessing student learning
• Computer generated reports
• Printed reports
• Slide shows
• Multimedia reports
• Electronic portfolios

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NTeQ Assessment

• Assessing student learning
• Group presentations
• Book or newsletter
• Demonstrations
• Notebook portfolios
• Self or Peer Assessment

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Creating the classroom environment

• Two approaches to designing your classroom for an
  NTeQ lesson

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Learning center room design
Teacher
Tables
Manipulatives Data Collection
Computers
Project Development
Problem Solving
Layout Design
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Collaborative room design
Teacher
Tables
Computer
Computer
Computer
Computer
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The outcomes

• Increased problem solving skills
• Experience with collaborative work groups
• Improved classroom environment
• Real world technology skills