Project-Based Instruction and the Importance of Self-Directed Learning
TCEA 2011 KIC
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
6.
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
10.
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
13.
14.
15.
16.
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
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
Integration Projects. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Nov. 2010.
<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-
ridge.groupfusion.net/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=3036&sessio
nid=fea16593c11b978dda2befd292dcf250
Notes de l'éditeur
Role Reversal:CollaborationChoiceNo answer providedAuthenticity
Which words stand out the most to you? What is not here? Technology is the vehicle for student learning. It could be a Ford Pinto or PorscheExplain research and wordle.netA Kids’ Inquiry Conference provides students with opportunities to share their excitement about discoveries with other students, to critically evaluate the credibility of their own research and testing, and to draw on the discoveries of other students to further their interest in science, math, engineering and technology. Beyond the Science Fair. Creating a Kids’ Inquiry Conference by Dieckman, Neutze, Pearce & SaulEvolution of KIC for Melissa ISD
Difference between deductive inquiry (cook book labs where student do very little thinking) and inductive inquiry (where students develop conceptual understanding through questioning and hypothesizing.)Rote memorization does not promote conceptual understanding.
New Expectations in TEKS: K-4 descriptive investigations, 5 descriptive and experimental (but we need to include comparative), 6-12 all 3What similarities and differences do you see?We know that students really develop the conceptual understanding of the concept if they can teach it to others. This also allows for the concept to go into the long term memory bank.
think, act, speak like scientistsDr. Ballard
These are picture of students preparing for and presenting at a KIC conference…What process skills do you see in these pictures?What you will see preparing for and on the day of the conference: digital literacy Personal Learning Networks - Warlick Measuring Observing collecting identifying analyzing interpreting modeling demonstrating evaluating organizing creating synthesizing presenting designing testing controlling variables controlling testing standards researching communicating concluding inferring classifying predicting formulating hypotheses
21st century learning skills
What we have triedGoogle sitesWeeblyMoodleGlogsterTeacher webPreziFlip vids8 mm video cameraDigital cameraLive streaming: ustream.tv, camera quality, band width, micsNetbooksComputer lab
Grant available for technical equipment. Almost all the software that we use is FREE.Shift in direction of KIC can be support by the TEKS…our TEKS support inquiry based learning, types of investigations. District curriculumDevelop a team of teachers to work together and make decisions together. Start smallNot an issueFear of taking the risk, time commitment…pay back is what your kids excitement about this process