Bill,
I'm not sure if this is what you're looking for, but based on my memory
from five years back as a high school math teacher ...
Geometer's Sketchpad and Geometric Supposer are two examples of
software that can easily be integrated into any geometry program. These
can be used with a projector and one computer, or in a lab situation
with all kids doing exploration on their own. Great stuff!
Logo has some interesting applications that can be used to help
students understand fractals as well as work with coordinate geometry.
Takes a bit more work to integrate into the curriculum and has a steeper
learning curve for teachers.
There was a good algebra program that other teachers were using to
reinforce algebra concepts, but I never used it and don't remember what
it was ... you could check with John Devino, or maybe someone on the
list knows what it is?
One of the best technology tools for high school math is the graphing
calculator ... my daughter used hers extensively in high school and I
believe lots of math and science teachers are using them now.
Though physics isn't a strong point of mine, my daughter's high school
physics class was taught in a room with several computers. Nearly all
of their experiments were done with simulation. There is also lego
dacta (design and build lego objects that are controlled by a computer
to simulate actual machines such as robotic arms), as well as all kinds
of probes, and sensors that collect data.
Does this help?
Joanne
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Hi all -
Many thanks to Steve Cavrak, Larry Booker and Lauren Parren for their
ideas about the use of educational technology in high schools.
Are there others out there who have some thoughts? My inquiry again
is:
"In a couple of weeks I'm going to be speaking with a group of college
seniors who have asked the question: "What are the good uses of
educational technology in high school?"
Can you give me some examples that would answer their question?
If you respond, please don't feel you need to write a lot... just a
few
bullets. If there are any helpful links, please include them.
By the way, I don't need the BIG projects... its really the useful
day-to-day, ground-level applications of technology & examples of
technology integration within assorted content areas that they are
seeking, not necessarily the technology-focused projects."
Many thanks -
Bill Romond
Educational Technology Coordinator
Vermont Department of Education
120 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05620-2501
(802) 828-0064 (V)
(802) 828-3140 (F)
http://www.state.vt.us/educ
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Subject: Re: High School use of Educational Technology
I know you have gotten some great responses from the folks who have
been
in the trenches a lot longer than I. Just to be sure it is mentioned,
though, I'd have the students take a look at some of the tasks
described
in the "Framework for IT Performance Assessment."
Additionally, I think the future of the web for teachers like me is
the
ability to individualize and/or personalize education. Using David
Gibson's PLP site I can have 25 students doing 25 completely different
projects getting assessed on multiple standards. Their distance
mentors
and I can always access the student's work and comment on it. The
program keeps track of which works are in feedback vs. final form, and
which standards have been assessed.
Another use I expect will expand here at Mt. Abe is the use of
presentation or professional portfolios in which students are
thoughtful
about selecting "best pieces" and tying those to Vital Result
standards.
I especially like the way the on-line transcript/portfolio allows
admissions officers or business people access to "the whole" student,
linking activities both inside and outside of the traditional
classroom
setting to Vital Results. The process, if begun early, allows
students
to really think about themselves as learners and to recognize areas
where they need to grow. For example, I had a top-notch academic
student realize that the whole column in her transcript on Civic and
Social Responsibility was empty! She modified some of her behaviors
as
a result and attended school board meetings and some state-wide
conferences.
You were with me when I nervously sent my first email (was that 1980?)
and it is astonishing to see my own children and my students using
computers continually and natrually to enhance their learning. My
family now "needs" 3 computers with on-line access. What a long,
strange trip its been! I'll be interested to hear how this meeting
goes. Good luck.
Lauren Kelley Parren
Educational Technology Coordinator ANESU
Portfolio Coordinator, Mt.Abraham Union High School
Bristol, Vermont 05443
802-453-2333
fax 802-453-4359
Joanne Finnegan, Technology Coordinator
Richmond and Jericho Elementary Schools, Vermont
>>> [log in to unmask] 02/27/04 03:24PM >>>
Hi all -
In a couple of weeks I'm going to be speaking with a group of college
seniors who have asked the question: "What are the good uses of
educational technology in high school?"
Can you give me some examples that would answer their question?
If you respond, please don't feel you need to write a lot... just a
few
bullets. If there are any helpful links, please include them.
By the way, I don't need the BIG projects... its really the useful
day-to-day, ground-level applications of technology & examples of
technology integration within assorted content areas that they are
seeking, not necessarily the technology-focused projects.
Thanks for any help you can give!!
Bill Romond
Educational Technology Coordinator
Vermont Department of Education
120 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05620-2501
(802) 828-0064 (V)
(802) 828-3140 (F)
http://www.state.vt.us/educ
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