1. Extreme Makeover:
Science Fair Edition
Alissa Royal
K-8 Engineering Coordinator
aroyal@melissaisd.org
Dr. Brian Brown
Technology Services Coordinator
bbrown@melissaisd.org

2. Types of Instructional
Technology
Computer-
Information Information
Assisted-
“Sharing” “Collecting”
Learning
Digital Replaces
Presentations Synthesis Role Reversal
projectors Teacher

3. What age group of students do you work with?
A. K-5 Core Subject
B. 6-8 Core Subject
C. 9-12 Core Subject
D. District Level
E. Technology Teacher
F. Other

4. On a weekly basis, how much time do you
spend integrating technology skills in your
content area?
A. none
B. 1-2 hours
C. 3-4 hours
D. 5 + hours

5. How strongly do you feel that “information
collecting” technology impacts student
motivation to learn?
A. Strongly Disagree
B. Disagree
C. No Opinion
D. Agree
E. Strongly Agree

7. Structured Guided Student-
Initiated
Student: focuses on focuses on more focuses on
one aspect than one aspect all aspects
Teacher: model and guide model and guide defines
supporting aspects supporting aspects learning goals
guide reasoning guide reasoning guide reasoning
with discretion
Stixy.com
Scientific Inquiry Model: NW Regional Educational Library

8. Science Fair Kids’ Inquiry Conference
 scientific method  scientific method
 competition  non-competitive
 rigid guidelines  choice
 showing of work through  showing of work through
display boards variety of mediums to
audiences
 authentic experiences
 fosters collaboration
 become experts on topic
 integration of technology
beyond word processing

9.  Get others excited about
science
 Authentic, non-competitive
environment
 Students sharing science
experiences
 Greater awareness of their own
science knowledge
 Strengthened presentation,
communication and
technology skills

11. How many hours a day does an 8-18 year spend using
media devices?
A. 0-2 hours
B. 2-4 hours
C. 4-6 hours
D. 6-8 hours
E. 8+ hours
Roberts, D. F., Foehr, U. G., & Rideout, V. (2005), Generation M: Media in the lives
of 8-18 year-olds. Washington, DC: Kaiser Family Foundation.

12.  Video  Photo Story or Vodcast
 Flipvids  Digital camera
 8mm video camera  Microsoft Photo Story
 Microsoft MovieMaker  Demonstration
 Webpage  Presentation with Visual
 TeacherWeb Aid
 Google Sites  Microsoft PowerPoint
 Glogster  Prezi
 TeacherTube  Podcast
 Weebly  Audacity
 MOODLE  Live Streaming
 ustream.tv

17.  21st century skills
 Seamless technology
implementation
 Increase of student
conceptual understanding
 Increase in district and state
data
 Student ownership of own
learning
 Connects all processing skills
in a cohesive experience
 “Being a scientist”
 Improves student cognition
 Business and community
partnerships

18. What would be the most significant obstacle
in implementing a Kids’ Inquiry Conference
in your school district?
A. Technology needs
B. Administrative support
C. Teacher buy-in
D. Student engagement
E. Your own personal road blocks

19. Thank You!
Visit booth 2271 for more information

20. Dieckman, Dona, Charles R. Pearce, and Wendy Saul. Beyond the Science
Fair: Creating a Kids' Inquiry Conference. Chicago: Heinemann, 2005.
Print.
"The Kids' Inquiry Conference Homepage." The Elementary Science
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<http://www.esiponline.org/kic/
"Science Education Products and Supplies | ETA/Cuisenaire."
ETA/Cuisenaire: Hands-On Manipulatives and Supplemental
Educational Materials for Grades PreK-12. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Nov. 2010.
<http://www.etacuisenaire.com/catalog/department?deptId=SCIENCE
&d0=SCIENCE>.
"Melissa Ridge Elementary - KIC: Kids' Inquiry Conference." Melissa Ridge
Elementary - Index. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Nov. 2010. <http://melissa-
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