Week 1: Aug. 22 or Aug. 27

Educ 4300 – science methods – 1st day of classes

Week 1:  Aug. 22 or Aug. 27

  1. Introduction:  rules and guidelines, syllabus and calendar
  2. textbook:  scope and sequence (chapters 10 & 11 out of sequence)
  3. NSES standards – search and copy for the portfolio – chapter 2

Chapter 10

1.       Advanced Technology use in the schools

  1. Now
  2. Wish list

3.  Why of computers in the elementary science classroom

4.  Computers in the elementary science classroom

  1. Technology inquiry continuum:  tutoring – interactive – experimenting
  2. Tutoring
  3. Interactive uses
  4. Software programs:  word processor, database, spreadsheet, presentation, graphic organizer, simulation and animation applications, CD-ROM,

                                                              i.       Software evaluation – p. 446

5.  The Internet – NSES teaching standard A

    1. Using Internet in the elementary science classroom
    2. WebQuests
    3. School and class web sites
    4. Bringing the world into the classroom
    5. Internet safety
    6. Video in the classroom
    7. Interactive whiteboards
    8. Technology for the teachers
  2. Homework assignment:  each submit 2 science resource websites to WebCT discussion board – use weblinks from textbook supplement or own research

The Mystery Theatre – activity time

Homework assignments:  reading for next class + each group contribute 2 websites for each assigned chapter and post on discussion board.  Will compile into a database for use. 

Citation: jones. (2007, December 17). Week 1: Aug. 22 or Aug. 27. Retrieved May 20, 2012, from Dixie State College of Utah Web site: http://dixie.educommons.net/elementary-education/methods-in-science/week-1-aug-22-or-aug-27.
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