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1. Use scientific technology to collect data such as digital thermometers, probes and electronic microscopes.
2. Use voice to text pens or laptops to record active field data.
3. Use scientific platforms to collect data and attend virtual field trips (McGrath, 2004)
1. Use personal student devices to access research platforms
2. Open forum to discuss media bias and creditable sourcing
3. Use Google Sites to conduct group research projects and presentations
1. Google Sites and Docs: Students can work as groups to simultaneously add, edit and delete information. Teacher can be included to porivde automatic constructive feedback.
2. FlipGrid: A platform that supports flipped classrooms. Both teachers and students are able to post short videos of themselves presenting a set of ideas. Application works on cell phones, ipads or laptops.
3. Online Discussions: Online discussion forums like Padlet or Schoology allow students to express opinions and ideas as teams while also countering the ideas of others by simply posting comments in the question's thread.
Final Projects
Podcasts
Blogs
Presentations
Videos
Animation or Simulation
Infographics/Glogs
Laptops
iPads and Tablets
Utilize touch features
Great for writing projects
Drag and Drop/ Activites
Built in webcams used for online communciation
Allow for flexible seating when using laptops
Use for design projects
Hand Held Devices
1. Try to secure an interactive whiteboard
2. Make everything that is projected interactive. Include images, videos, sound bites, simulations and more
3. Invite students to control certain aspects of the computer
4. Use the computer as part of small group
Ensure equitable and appropriate use
Utilize QR Codes/Cameras
Use devices for every pupil response questions
Multi Computer Classrooms
How can technology be integrated with existing instruction by using simple but effective methods?
Group Work and Collaboration
1. Establish norms for appropriate use
2. Use flexible groupings to differentiate learning while in devices
3. Ensure that the device enhances the lesson and is used to teach the intended skill or standard
Maloy, R. W., Verock, R. A., Edwards, S. A., & Trust, T. (2020). <i>Transforming learning with new technologies</i> (4th ed.). Pearson Education.
McGrath, D. (2004). Strengthening collaborative work: Go beyond the obvious with tools for technology-enhanced collaboration. Learning & Leading With Technology, 31(5), 30-33.
Smaldino, S. E., Lowther, D. L., Mims, C., & Russell, J. D. (2018). <i>Instructional technology and media for learning</i> (12th ed.). Pearson Education.
Teachers can utilize two simple models for using technology to faciliate group learning. Both models are, "student-centered instructional approaches in which teams of learners collaborate to solve problems while discovering academic concepts and constructing knowledge,"
1. Project Based Learning: Students learn by working on activities together that connect to learning standards and real world problems.
2. Teams Based Learning: Students operate under a flipped classroom model in which students learn the material on their own time and discuss the information in small teams during class.