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

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!

What is the role of technology in the classroom?

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Technology in the classroom has not met our expectations.

The traditional view of technology

Viewed technology as a teacher

To deliver the instruction

To compete with the teacher

What have we learned?

Technology is not always a good teacher

Is there any hope for technology?

Yes

But, we must change our view

What if we surveyed parents?

What software do you use?

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Email

Desktop publishing

What if we surveyed teachers?

What software do your students use?

Drill and practice

Games

Tutorials

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

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

Using technology as a tool

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

Using technology as a tool

The effectiveness as a tool has been established

People use technology as a tool everyday in the workplace

A new way of teaching

Requires a different approach to teaching

Teacher’s role will change

Student’s role will change

Instruction will change

The changing role of the teacher

Technologically competentUnderstands relationship between computers

and learning

Creates a student-centered learning environment

Uses computers as a tool

Recent technology standards for teachers

“Teachers will…access, 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)

Roles of the teacher

Designer

Facilitator

Manager

Teacher as designer

Integrates learning strategies

Embeds technology into the instruction

Utilizes multiple learning resources

Uses real world data

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

Teacher as manager

Plans a viable rotation schedule

Provides a multidimensional learning environment

Encourages students to solve problems

Finds solutions to technical problems

The changing role of instruction

Problem based

Authentic data

Uses problems students can relate to

Provides for many sources of information

The student as researcher

Primary role is a researcherresearcher

Gathers data

Analyzes data

Generates knowledge

The student as collaborator

Goal is problem solving through collaborationWorks effectively as a team member

Values team collaboration

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)

Using computer technology

How can we use technology in the classroom?

Use technology to support the learning process, critical thinking, problem solving.

Encourage collaboration.

Where do we start with an NTeQ lesson?

NTeQ incorporates

Inquiry learning

Problem-based learning

Cognitive & Constructivist

approaches

Collaborative learning

NTeQ: Specify the objectives

Specify all your lesson objectives Includes both computer related and

noncomputer objectives

Specify

Objectives

NTeQ: Computer functions

Match your objectives to computer functionsComputer functions that support your objectives

Specify

Objectives

Computer

Functions

NTeQ: Computer functions

Objective: AnalyzeUse 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, EditUse a word processor to create

Edit your partner’s paper

Use a spellchecker to…

NTeQ: Computer functions

Objective: Design, Plan

Create a drawing showing

Design a safe playground

Make a map of your neighborhood

NTeQ: Specify Problem

Realistic Real-world events From the students’ world

Let them suggest the problem

Specify

Objectives

Computer

Functions

Specify

Problem

NTeQ: Data Collection & Manipulation

How will students collect and manipulate the data?

Specify

Objectives

Computer

Functions

Specify

Problem

Data

Manipulation

NTeQ: Data Collection & Manipulation

Tools for studentsJob aids

Think SheetsQuestions and ideas for the student

Search Plans

Search Logs

NTeQ: Results Presentation

How will students present the results?Printed/oral reports/Magazine/newsletter

TV broadcast/Web page/School conference

Specify

Objectives

Computer

Functions

Specify

Problem

Data

Manipulation

Results

Presentation

NTeQ: At the computer

What will students do at the computer?Collecting and Entering data

Manipulating data

Creating a report

Specify

Objectives

Computer

Functions

Specify

Problem

Data

Manipulation

Results

Presentation

ActivitiesWhile atComputer

NTeQ: Prior to the computer

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

Collecting data

Specify

Objectives

Computer

Functions

Specify

Problem

Data

Manipulation

Results

Presentation

ActivitiesWhile atComputer

ActivitiesPrior toComputer

NTeQ: After the computer

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

from the computer activity

Specify

Objectives

Computer

Functions

Specify

Problem

Data

Manipulation

Results

Presentation

ActivitiesWhile atComputer

ActivitiesPrior toComputer

AfterUsingComputer

NTeQ: Supporting Activities

Additional activities that support the objectives

Specify

Objectives

Computer

Functions

Specify

Problem

Data

Manipulation

Results

Presentation

ActivitiesWhile atComputer

ActivitiesPrior toComputer

AfterUsingComputer

Supporting

Activities

NTeQ: Supporting Activities

Anytime during the lesson

Meaningful and related reading

Problem solving

Discussion

Manipulatives

NTeQ: Assessment

May require more than a test

Specify

Objectives

Computer

Functions

Specify

Problem

Data

Manipulation

Results

Presentation

ActivitiesWhile atComputer

ActivitiesPrior toComputer

AfterUsingComputer

Supporting

ActivitiesAssessment

NTeQ: Assessment

Assessing student learningComputer generated reports

Printed reports

Slide shows

Multimedia reports

Electronic portfolios

NTeQ: Assessment

Assessing student learningGroup presentations

Book or newsletter

Demonstrations

Notebook portfolios

Self or Peer Assessment

Creating the classroom environment

Two approaches to designing your classroom for an NTeQ lesson

Learning center room design

Com

pute

rs

ProjectDevelopment

ManipulativesData Collection

ProblemSolving

LayoutDesign

Teacher

Tables

Collaborative room design

Com

pute

r

Teacher

TablesComputer

Computer

Com

puter

The outcomes

Increased problem solving skills

Experience with collaborative work groups

Improved classroom environment

Real world technology skills