A Perception of Space

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A Perception of Space
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Integrating Technology into the Classroom to
Increase Higher Order Critical Thinking Skills
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GIS/GPS in thePhysical Education Classroom Grade
6

• Jo Hinkley
• IT 899
• Spring 2005

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Introduction
The sixth grade students at Roxbury Central
School will receive instruction in the use of

• Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
• Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

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Introduction
Students will utilize higher order critical
thinking skills to connect information acquired
in the Computer Lab, via web-based instruction,
to activities completed in Physical Education
Class
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Global Positioning System

• Navigation system created by the US Military
• Allows user to determine accurate location on
  land, sea or air
  
• Hand held transmitter gathers real-time data from
  satellites to calculate
  
• Location coordinates
• Speed
• Direction of travel
• Altitude

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Geographical Information System

• System designed to store, retrieve, manipulate,
  and display geographical data
  
• Allows users to view, analyze, and manipulate
  data in layers
  
• By overlaying and labeling combinations of
  layers, students are able to visualize spatial
  relationships
  

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GIS/GPS in Education
GIS/GPSTechnology
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Gerlach Ely Design Model

• Appropriate for novice designer with content
  experience
  
• Prescriptive in orientation
• Well suited to K 12 education
• Supports production of materials for small scale
  modules units
  
• Allows for allocation of time, space, resources

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Methodology
Gerlach Ely Design Model
Specification of Content
Assessment of Entering Behaviors
Evaluation of Performance
Analysis of Feedback
Specification of Objectives
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Specification of Content

• Integration of GPS/GIS to the educational
  curriculum
  
• Science
• Math
• Social Studies
• English Language Arts
• Technology
• Physical Education
• Art

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Specification of Objectives

• Successful completion demonstration of
• Hands-on, inquiry-based, collaborative lessons,
  activities, /or projects

• Technical Skill in GPS GIS

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Specification of Objectives

• Successful demonstration in determining and
  understanding of
  
• Longitude Latitude
• Navigation
• Direction
• Elevation
• Plotting
• Speed
• Distance

• Increased Higher Order Critical Thinking Skills

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Specification of Objectives

• Successful application of skills as demonstrated
  by activities lessons

• Increased Higher Order Critical Thinking Skills

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Assessment of Entering Behaviors

• 6th grade mixed cohort with various
• Educational levels
• Behavioral issues
• Developmental needs

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Determination of Strategy

• Activities that support instruction
• Hands-on
• Inquiry based
• Collaborative

• Web-based Instruction via Jo Hinkleys GPS web
  site
  
• Lessons
• Assignments
• Activities

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GPS Web Site
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Organization of Groups

• Students paired to accommodate
• Learning Styles Abilities
• Developmental Levels
• Behavioral Issues

• Separate Classroom Groups

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Allocation of Time
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Allocation of Space
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Allocation of Space
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Selection of Resources

• 16 Garmin Geko 101 GPS Units
• Basic introductory handheld
• Affordable
• 6 Garmin Geko 201 Units
• Advanced features including up and downloading
  capacity
  
• ESRI ArcGIS software
• Creates, analyzes, manipulates, and publishes
  geographical data

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Selection of Resources
Funding agencies support environmental
learning and technology while enhancing tourism
activity and the mapping and documentation of
historic sites
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Evaluation of Performance

• Authentic Assessments
• Collaborative Projects
• Assignments
• Hands-on Activities
• Classroom Performance
• Unit Module Rubrics
• Reading Analyzing Information
• Technology Use
• Thinking Skills
• Collaborative Work Skills
• Project Processes

• Authentic Assessment
• Formative Assessment
• Effectiveness of Instruction
• Design Expert Reviews
• Learner Validation
• Summative Assessment
• Evidencing Desired Outcomes
• Effectiveness of Instruction
• Observations by faculty administration
• Feedback of students

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Conclusion

• GPS GIS are tools that allow students to
  integrate skills acquired in
  
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
• English Language Arts

To
Real World Settings Issues
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Conclusion

• Creates meaningful learning activities for
  students while providing
  
• Problem-Based Learning
• Authentic Assessment
• Students will develop analytical skills and
  utilize higher order thinking skills to
  
• Interpret Data
• Formulate Questions
• Solve Problems
• Communicate Results

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Conclusion

• Students will apply analytical skills to become
  productive members of society who
  
• Know how to ask questions
• Solve problems
• Communicate effectively
• Have and appreciate an awareness of their local
  and global issues and surroundings that affect
  their lives