25 Ways for Student Inquiry using Technology in a Powerful Learning Environment

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25 Ways for Student Inquiryusing Technologyin a
Powerful Learning Environment
www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/mme/
PowerPoint for this presentation available
at http//www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/mme/news/techn
ology.html (available in PDF format)

• Julia Zangl Colby, M.Ed.
• Instructional Technology Specialist
• E-Mail colby_julia_at_barnstable.k12.ma.us
• Blog http//jzcolby.edublogs.org

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• Wikis
• Blogs
• Podcasts
• Social Bookmarking and Photo Management
• RSS
• Google Tools
• Google Earth
• iPod
• Digital Camera
• Video Camera
• COW Laptops on a Cart
• SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard
• Alpha Smarts
• Mouse Brigade
• Yahoo Maps
• Digital Microscope
• iMovie, Movie Maker, Photo Story 3
• Kidspiration
• Paint

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Wikis

• Definition
• Type of web site/tool that allows users to
  collectively and easily add, remove, and edit
  content.
• Great tool for collaboration.
• Where Can I Get a Wiki
• http//www.wikispaces.com/site/for/teachers
• http//www.pbwiki.com
• Helpful Resources
• http//k12online.wm.edu/WikiWhileYouWork.mov(take
  s long time to download because it is a movie but
  worth it)
• http//blog.wikispaces.com/
• http//pbwiki.com/videos/Video Tutorials for
  using PBWiki
• http//educationalwikis.wikispaces.com/Wiki of
  articles and resources for using wikis in
  education

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Blogs -- Web Log

• Definition
• Website where entries are made in journal style.
• Online diaries.
• Most blogs are primarily reflections, comments or
  news on a subject some containing photographs,
  videos, audio, and many times links to other
  blogs.
• Creates a collaborative learning community.
• Can help support and enhance the development of
  reading, writing, and the language arts.
• Where Can I Get a Blog
• www.blogger.com
• www.edublogs.org
• www.blogmeister.com
• www.vox.com
• Helpful Resources
• http//help.blogger.com/
• http//blogfolio.kboan.com/2006/05/18/edublogs-wor
  dpress-workshop/http//blogfolio.kboan.com/wp-con
  tent/uploads/2006/05/wordpress.pdf
• Handout for WordPress Blogging
• http//teachteach.com/workshop/
• Step-by-step Video tutorial for Edublogs

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Podcasts

• Definition
• A blend of the word iPod and broadcast.
• Record your voice and/or music and post it to the
  web. Students can become radio broadcasters.
• The host or author of a podcast is called a
  podcaster.
• A podcast is distinguished from other digital
  audio formats by its ability to be downloaded
  automatically using software capable of reading
  feeds like RSS.
• Podcast can be downloaded and played on your iPod
  or MP3 player.
• Where Can I Go to Make a Podcast
• Sound Recorder on a PC
• Start All Programs Accessories
  Entertainment(need a built-in microphone or
  external microphone)Creates a wav file. Need to
  convert to mp3 file.
• Audacity on a PC
• Free Download of Audacityhttp//audacity.sourcefo
  rge.net/
• Pod Producer
• Software to help you produce and record your
  podcast http//www.podproducer.net/en/index.html
• Garage Band on a Macintosh (part of iLife suite)
• http//www.apple.com/ilife/garageband/
• Recorder connected to an iPod
• Belkin Tune Talkhttp//catalog.belkin.com/IWCatPr
  oductPage.process?Product_Id277661

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Podcasts

• Helpful Resources
• http//teachdigital.pbwiki.com/podcasting
• Wesley Fryers wiki on Podcasting excellent
  resource
• http//www.how-to-podcast-tutorial.com/
• http//www.how-to-podcast-tutorial.com/17-audacity
  -tutorial.htm
• http//www.apple.com/quicktime/tutorials/podcastin
  g.html
• http//www.webmonkey.com/webmonkey/05/52/index4a.h
  tml
• http//www.podcast.net
• http//www.podcastdirectory.com
• http//www.podcastingnews.com
• http//odeo.com
• Podcast service that lets users search, find, and
  subscribe to podcasts, as well as a tool to
  create your own podcasts with minimal hardware.
• (Teacher Supervised)

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Social BookmarkingandPhoto Management
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Social Bookmarking

• Definition
• allows users to save and categorize a personal
  collection of favorites/bookmarks and share them
  with others.
• Where Can I Sign Up
• http//del.icio.us/
• http//www.furl.net/
• Helpful Resources
• http//del.icio.us/about/
• http//www.furl.net/faq.jsphowWork
• http//personal.strath.ac.uk/d.d.muir/Delicious1_2
  .pdf(PDF document on getting started and using
  Delicious written by David Muir)

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Photo Management

• Definition
• allows users to save and categorize a collection
  of photographs and share them with others.
• Where Can I Sign Up
• http//www.flickr.com
• http//www.bubbleshare.com
• http//photobucket.com/
• Helpful Resources
• http//www.flickr.com/help/
• http//www.bubbleshare.com/help/

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RSS(Rich Site Summary/Really Simple Syndication)

• Definition
• You subscribe to an RSS feed to be notified of
  and receive the latest content posted on
  someones blog, website, news site, etc.
• When you use or access an RSS feed, you are
  requesting and pulling information from somewhere
  on the Internet to your computer.
• RSS means pulling rather than pushing to your
  computer. Pushing example is spam and junk
  e-mail.
• Two components needed
• an aggregator aka News Reader or feed collector
  (software that interprets the RSS code (reads the
  feeds) and pulls it into the web browser in a
  readable format).
• RSS feed for each source.
• Where Can I Sign Up with a News Reader
• http//www.bloglines.com
• http//www.google.com/reader/
• http//netvibes.com
• Helpful Resources
• http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSS_(file_format)
• http//news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/help/3223484.stm

Feed Icon
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Google Earth

• Definition
• Google Earth puts a planet's worth of imagery and
  other geographic information right on your
  desktop.
• A globe that sits inside your PC. Point and zoom
  to anyplace on the planet that you would like to
  explore. Satellite images and local facts zoom
  into view.
• View exotic locations as well as points of
  interest such as local restaurants, hospitals,
  schools, and more.
• Where Can I Get Google Earth
• http//earth.google.com/download-earth.html
• http//earth.google.com/ (Google Earth Home
  Page)
• Helpful Resources
• http//www.google.com/educators/p_earth.html
• http//www.google.com/educators/index.html

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iPod

• Definition
• Portable digital audio/video player.
• Engages individual learners.
• Download and store
• educational videos
• Audio Books
• Photos for class Experiments
• Connect a Voice Recorder and make podcasts
• Where Can I Get an iPod?
• I think we all know the answer to this one!
• Helpful Resources
• http//www.apple.com/education/products/ipod/

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Digital Camera

• Class Newsletter Illustrations
• Photo Journal of Field Trips
• Bulletin Board Photo Journal
• Scrapbook of Students Year
• Classroom Alphabet
• Concept Illustrations for Math
• Yearbook
• Video Reports
• Create Sequence Stories
• Science and Weather Journals
• Photos for your Blog or Wiki

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Video Camera

• Class Yearbook
• Video of Class Field Trips
• Video of Class Activities
• School Movie
• Class Interviews
• Curriculum Review
• Training

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COW Computers on Wheels

• 20-25 Laptops stored in a cart
• Cart goes into the classroom for use
• Wireless Network goes with the cart
• 20,000 to 25,000

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SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard

• Interactive Whiteboard, Projector, and Laptop go
  into the classroom for whole-class instruction
• SMART Board
• Approximately 1,000
• Additional cost
• Projector and Computer

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SMART Board Interactive WhiteboardResources

• SMART Board Main Product Support Page
  http//www.smarttech.com/support/product/sb/index.
  asp
• SMART Board Training http//www.smarttech.com/tra
  iningcenter/online/sbBasics.asp
• SMART Board Training Educator
  Resourceshttp//www.education.smarttech.com/ste/e
  n-US/EdResource/
• Online Community for Educators using SMART Board
  Technology (contains lesson activities to
  download)http//www.education.smarttech.com
• SMART Board Training Materials http//www.smarttec
  h.com/trainingcenter/windows/trainingmaterials.asp

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AlphaSmarts

• Definition
• A mini-word processor
• Can go anywhere because it runs on AA batteries.
• "It's really easy," said Anna, a seventh-grader,
  "and I can get more done than regular writing
  because I can type faster. It's more fun than
  writing."
• Where Can I Get an AlphaSmart?
• http//www.alphasmart.com/
• Helpful Resources
• http//www.alphasmart.com/k12/solutions/index.html

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Mouse Brigade

• Teacher-selected students in a classroom
• Responsible for technology duties
• Help other students
• Students feel empowered
• Trained by Technology Specialist

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Yahoo Maps

• Definition
• Yahoo Maps allows you to enter a specific address
  and generate a map
• Where Can I Get Yahoo Maps
• http//maps.yahoo.com/
• http//www.mapquest.com (another map program)
• Helpful Resources
• Can right-click on map/Copy/Paste into Word
  document
• Use Auto Shapes to put in the star
• http//help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/maps/

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Digital Microscope

• Definition
• Microscope which connects to your PC or Mac via a
  USB cable. Image is generated on your computer
  and you can create digital images of your shots.
• Magnification of 50X, 100X, 200X, and now 400X.
• 50X costs approximately 210.
• Where Can I Get a Microscope
• http//www.proscopehr.com/

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iMovie MacintoshMovieMaker PCPhoto Story
3 PC
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iMovie Macintosh

• iMovie (Macintosh Platform)
• Part of iLife (software on Apple Computers)
• Easy to use
• Saves movie in QuickTime format on older Macs on
  newer Macs, save on DVD and can be viewed on any
  computer or TV
• Tutorial http//www.apple.com/support/imovie/tuto
  rial/

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MovieMaker PC

• MovieMaker (PC Platform)
• Part of Windows XP software.
• Movie is saved and viewed on a PC. Media Player
  used to view the movie.
• Tutorial http//www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using
  /moviemaker/getstarted/default.mspx

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Photo Story 3 PC

• Photo Story 3 (PC Platform)
• Free download from Microsoft
• VERY easy to use
• Can record audio and import music.
• http//www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/digitalph
  otography/photostory/default.mspx
• http//www.windowsphotostory.com/

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Kidspiration

• Definition
• Visual Learning Tool for K-5 learners.
• Students build graphic organizers by combining
  pictures, text and spoken words to represent
  thoughts and information.
• Younger learners develop early literacy skills,
  and more advanced students improve comprehension
  skills and better organize ideas for writing.
• Where Can I Get Kidspiration
• Check where your district purchases educational
  software.
• Example http//www.ccvsoftware.com/ (approx.
  55)

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Kidspiration

• Helpful Resources
• http//www.inspiration.com/productinfo/kidspiratio
  n/index.cfm
• http//www.picadome.fcps.net/lab/teacherl/lesson_p
  lans/kidspiration/kidspiration_ideas.htm
• http//www.northcanton.sparcc.org/elem/kidspirati
  on/collection.html
• http//www.canby.k12.or.us/technology/integration/
  kidspiration/kidspiration.html
• http//webtech.kennesaw.edu/jcheek3/inspiration.ht
  m

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Microsoft Paint

• Definition
• Drawing Tool used to create simple or elaborate
  drawings in black-and-white or color.
• Print your drawing, use it for desktop
  background, or paste it into another document.
• Not only for drawing use for Math
• Geometry Shapes and Angles
• Where Can I Get Microsoft Paint?
• Start All Programs Accessories Paint
• Resources
• http//www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/w
  indows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/mspaint_overview.mspx
  ?mfrtrue
• http//www.fayette.k12.il.us/99/paint/paint.htm
• http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Paint

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Search Engines

• Filamentality
• http//www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/
• Search Engine Hotlist
• http//www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/mme/news/studentin
  vestigations/WebQuests/searchengines.html
• NetTrekker http//www.nettrekker.com/(Pricing
  available through NetTrekker)

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Internet Math

• Barnstable School District Applets
• Math Applets Organized by Grade (K-4) and Math
  Standard
• http//www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/BCAS/
• MMEHMCPS Math Hotlist
• Math Applets for Math Activities
• http//www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/mme/news/studentin
  vestigations/WebQuests/math/mathhotlist.html
• NCTM Illuminations Math Site
• http//illuminations.nctm.org/
• Utah State University
• National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
• http//nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html
• Shodor Education Foundation, Inc.
• (Science and Math)
• http//www.shodor.org/

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Study Island

• Definition
• Web-based program.
• Helps students prepare for state standardized
  tests.
• Accessible from computer with Internet
  connection.
• Teachers have access to detailed progress reports
  for an individual student as well as their class
  as a whole.
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Study Island

• Where Can I Get Study Island
• http//www.studyisland.com
• Helpful Resources
• http//www.studyisland.com/demoAsk.cfm?myStateMA
• Demo for your state replace MA with your
  two-letter state.
• You can get pricing info on this page
• ExampleGrade 3 Math year. Math and Reading is 745

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OfficeWord, Excel, PowerPoint

• Microsoft Office --
• OpenOffice free download atwww.openoffice.org
• Free online Office available atwww.thinkfree.com
  
• Helpful Resources
• http//www.microsoft.com/education
• http//office.microsoft.com

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OfficePowerPoint and Excel

• PowerPoint Ideas
• Use with photos from digital microscope.
  Students write summary with each photo. Students
  can also insert a narration using Sound Recorder.
• Use for math journals i.e., geometry, fractions,
  patterns.
• Insert photos from students field trip and have
  students write a summary for their slide or,
  again, they can insert a narration using Sound
  Recorder.
• Use for digital story telling. Students can
  create their own stories.
• Excel Resources
• http//www.lttechno.com./links/spreadsheets.htmlE
  lementary20School
• http//www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow4/may99/spreadshee
  t.html
• http//www.sabine.k12.la.us/class/excel_resources.
  htmElementary20School