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Focusing on Science Inquiry with Flipping,
Differentiation, and Common
Core(with Canvas)
http://focusingpreso.wikispaces.com/
Technology is not the innovationTechnology leads to innovations:Deeper contentActive learning and teachingAuthentic experiencesPersonalized to student interestsConnect to student lives“The real obstacle in education remains student motivation.” http://chronicle.com/article/Why-Technology-Will-Never-Fix/230185/
Flipping the ClassroomEngaging, relevant resources – articles, video…
Less lecture, more reinforcement, more time with individual students
More formative assessment – timely feedback
Active vs. passive – provide assignments in class that require more thought
Flipping the ClassroomUse technology (Canvas) – allows comments – class discussions, students can redo if needed, metacognition
Multiple methods – texts, video, discussions, webquests, reflection
Challenge and success – inquiry, provide help, scaffold, use student leaders for tech help
Examples - Webquest
Example - Discussion
Examples – Note-taking
Examples – Note-taking
Examples – Note-taking
Differentiated vs. IndividualizedDifferentiation – Tailored to the
educational needs of the studentIndividualized – Change in Pace,
sections completed, interestPersonalized includes both
differentiation and individualized
Aiming for differentiationLow choice/self-directedness
◦ All completing same assignmentMid level choice/self-directedness
◦ RAFT◦ Tiered instruction◦ Choice boards
High level choice/self-directedness◦ Group investigations◦ RAFT
Highest level choice/self-directedness◦ Problem based learning◦ Curriculum compacting based on pre-test◦ Learning Contracts
DifferentiationNot based on learning stylesAll academic students (not true DI) Allow students to choose their groupsTiered lessons - difficult while
maintaining paceModifications: pace (work ahead),
more structure/remediation/extensions in an assignment
Negotiable activities based on interestIndependence through choice
Content differentiationVaried textsExit cards: reteach class, groups
of students, or individualsOrganizers for information if
neededChoose the 5 vocab terms that
are problematic and drawStudy guides to focus on info for
remediation – given at beginning of unit
Process differentiationGroup investigation and help
(build a community)Blended learning – not OBESome groups more independent,
others need more guidanceOngoing assessment/adjustmentTiered activities – large group
small group individual
Product differentiationChoice of technology tool or even
no tech (art)Choose the essay questions you
want to answerMenu items or a challenge listOptions in rubric for excellenceTiered activities – large group
small group individual
Environment differentiationFluid group choicesPlaces to go: Lecture or Lab
tables for flexible, fast groupingAssignments alternate between
individual and group workAssignments alternate between
active and passive learning
Differentiation examples: cell model
Differentiation examples: cell model
Differentiation examples: Science of Aging
Differentiation examples: genetics
Differentiation examples: genetics
Differentiation examples: genetics
Differentiation examples: Lab results
Common CoreAnnotations, using context cluesInvestigations using technical texts,
websites, outlinesPose a meaningful question to investigate
(lab and other)Conduct an experiment to answer an
experimental question.Create presentations/illustrations suited
for a specific audience to present difficult scientific concepts.
Vocab root words and outline for chapters
Common CoreCreate an essay that explains a complex
concept to others – Attack prompt, Brainstorm, choose order, detect errors
Organize, represent, interpret data to draw meaningful conclusions given collected data.
Create an evidence based argumentRAFT activitiesWriting as an everyday learning toolAsynchronous discussions/persuasive
dialogueSupport ideas with evidence
Example: Outline annotations
DNA Scientists
Example: DNA essay
Example: Discussions
Example: Discussions
Example: Food chain discussion
Example: Protein synthesis flipbook
InquiryStructured: parameters and procedures
given, variables discovered throughoutGuided: only given problem and materialsOpen: Student driven, “doing science”Inquiry discussion: What are you thinking
and why do you think that?Considering alternate explanationsStudent centered – do something with
knowledgeUse videos – Spark101, Minute science,
Bite Sci-zed
Example: Are fruits and vegs made of cells?
Example: Are fruits and vegs made of cells?
Example: Scientific method
Example: Class traits
Example: Light Intensity
Example: Bioengineering Design Challenge
Example: Diaper Dissection
Example: Watershed studyWhat would you look at to
determine the quality of a watershed?
What do we need to know?Use class to learn required
materialVisit local watershed to conduct
testsEvaluate results and determine
the health of the watershed
MetacognitionShare how you thought about what
the question was asking.Share the process you used to arrive
at your answer.What was your main reason for
choosing/not choosing answers?How did your ideas compare with
another group’s?What do you still have trouble with
related to this question/content?
MetacognitionDescribe two ideas you found
confusing.I learned a lot doing this assignment.
To what extent do you agree?What resources are available to
support you?How was the way you approached
completing this assignment different from the last time?
Examples
Examples
CanvasHow did Canvas help meet
these?Ability to personalize both in the
online environment and with extra time for students/groups
Seems to be more beneficial for lower level thinking rather than higher order thinking
LimitationsNot all AcademicNot 1:1 until 9th gradeBlended learning ability is not
equal to their academic ability. All students seem to benefit in some degree but those that are more academically prepared benefit the most.
Need strong management for non-motivated students (academic culture)
GoalsStudent chooses work and
reaches masteryAdd more in other modules next
yearPeer review of tests (Genetics)Independent genetics projectsAdd goal setting which according
to studies provides for more ownership and investment in learning