middle-school math, media, and more!
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Middle School Math, Media & More!Middle School Math, Media & More!
Melanie A. Bacon, MPH, CHESSenior Project Leader, ALTEC
Advanced Learning Technologies in Education ConsortiumWeb: http://altec.org
Email: [email protected]
National Partnerships – CA, KS, NM, OH
National Partnerships – TX, MA, MS, PR
Alliance for Distance Education in California www.adec-cal.orgOhio Board of Regents - Lead Agencywww.regents.state.oh.us Quantum Simulationswww.quantumsimulations.comWexford, Inc. – External Evaluatorwww.wexford.org New Mexico State Universitywww.learninggameslab.org
Goal: Use emerging technology games and digital tools in after-school programs to improve middle school mathematics achievement of students in urban and rural schools not making AYP.Ratio & ProportionLinear EquationsData & Statistics
Professional Development
Technology – iPod with video, microphone, digital video camera, web cam
Math Pedagogy – ratio & proportion, linear equations, data & statistics
Literacy – Quantum Simulations (artificial intelligence), Content Mastery Routine (SIM Model)
Program Implementation Environments
3 x week after school – 45 minutes each
Supplemental education class periods during the school day – 3 x week/45 min
Three week summer program – 6 hours/day
Program Resources
Modules of learning with engaging video introductions
Project-based learning activities using technology to create authentic products
Adobe Flash games in learning centers for independent exploration & reinforcement of skills
Program Components – Spring Pilot
Video planning & production – Extreme Shoebox Makeover
Vocabulary using Intel Visual RankingGame developmentReview students’ work with iPod
Touches
Engaging Videos with Teaching Guides
Many available online at: http://matrixgames.altec.org
Source:Source: http://kidsvid.altec.org/
Project-Based Learning :: MathTube
Extreme Shoebox Makeover: http://www.youtube.com/user/matrixlearning
Accomplishments
Student achievement & engagementTeacher comfort with technology &
steps to implement projects that use technology
Co-development with students for future game ideas
Explore potential of iPod Touches
Challenges
iPod support of Flash & Java – more learning potential when this is a reality!
Time required to complete project
Resources must be customizable if used during the school year to support existing curriculum requirements
iPod Touches in the Classroom
iBox – something to manage all of the wires and charging, like a wireless laptop cart
Students LOVE using the iPod Touch!
Formative, summative and differentiated learning strategies for instruction
What is a Podcast?
Audio or video file
Automatically download content through RSS (Really Simple Syndication)
Download content onto an iPod or other portable device or listen to on a computer
Can be a traditional radio program or other media broadcast, but could also be for entertainment or educational
To podcast or not to podcast?
What is your instructional goal?
What is the context? How does this relate to other things you are teaching?
Keep the podcast short (2 - 4 minutes)
Make the podcast informal and show high energy
What do I need to make a podcast?
ScriptVideo cameraMicrophoneLightsActors/actresses (for video podcast)Video editing softwareSound effectsPodcast server
Steps to Develop a Podcast
Write scriptFind a quite space to recordRehearse and recordEdit video: trim out unnecessary parts, sequence
good shots, add titles, graphics, transitions, music, & special effects
Compress and export video file into mpeg4 format
Post video to RSS feed hosted by podcast serverAdd metadata (description of video)
Web-Based Resources
How to podcast tutorial:http://www.how-to-podcast-tutorial.com
Copyright free sound effects and music:http://www.ikeepbookmarks.com/browse.asp?folder=1704806
Juice Software (downloading/managing podcasts):http://juicereceiver.sourceforge.net/index.php
Audacity (multi-platform audio editing program): http://audacity.sourceforge.net
Audacity Tutorial from this site:http://www.how-to-podcast-tutorial.com/17-audacity-tutorial.htm
File conversion program (to get files in mpeg4 or h.264 format for iPod) :http://www.zamzar.com
Overruled – Engaging Video/Guide