1) The Keyboard Station
Elementary Classroom Hacks: Big Ideas at Little Cost http://www.edutopia.org/blog/elementary-classroom-hacks-big-ideas-little-cost-samantha-mcburney Mrs. Mcburney demonstrates use of a keyboard (without computer) to introduce computer competency. Through her simple classroom hack, she acquired keyboards for her 1st grade students to practice their spelling words. This keyboard station is within her classroom, and has been effective to learn QWERTY keyboard use. By the time her students get to use the limited computers available, they already have familiarity and are able to adapt to the technology quicker. I found this to be a clever way to re-use outdated technology, and provide scaffolding to the next stage of technology use. 2) Evaluate Formula Formula Operators and Math http://www.schooltube.com/video/f050c135a125f769640b/Excel%20Basics%20#5: Formulas Operators and Math Teacher Mike Gel demonstrates the use of formulas within Microsoft Excel to evaluate the order of operations. He organized the lesson within an Excel document, with sequential instructional points found on each tab. The main tool was the use of the evaluate formula within the Excel program, this allows students to type in their expression and see step by step how the order of operations would apply. This gives students a way to review their work and gain deeper understanding. I've used Excel in math instruction in the past, it works well to organize computations, and aquatints students with the excel formula functions. 3) Project Based Learning Physics Instillation NOVA espisode: School of the Future http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/school-of-the-future.html The many case studies within the episode shows how technology can alter the way the brain functions. One specific component revealed a physics class that was given a PBL assignment to show physics in action. The group decided to create a physics amusement park, with an exhibit that tested 8 different laws of physics. The main element that I observed was the pedagogy technique of PBL, the students had to figure out from start to finish how to present their ideas, they were clearly engaged, and came up with an amazing product on their own. I would love to use this lesson, if the resources were available.
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