Transcript Data Acquisition Technology

Data Acquisition Technology-Tools
For Teaching
BALTIMORE COUNTY
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
OFFICE OF SCIENCE
1
7/16/2015
Overview
Who Will Utilize this Technology?
Students and Teachers K-12
Why ?
Supports Student Learning Process HSA’s;Evaluation Process; VSC
How ?
Professional Development
2
7/16/2015
Vision Statement


The evidence shows that students of all
ages learn science best by actively
participating in the investigation and the
interpretation of physical phenomena…
Tools that allow students to gather,
analyze, visualize, model and
communicate data are actively working
to understand science
3
7/16/2015
Goal and Objective

Our Goal is to provide the most appropriate
technological Tools for Teaching Science to
support student achievement

Objectives:
Select and utilize the appropriate technological Tools
Provide the Writing Teams with the software, probes &
sensors
Provide Professional Development
4
7/16/2015
Today’s Tech Status
•
•
•
Elementary Program- No Interface
Devices
Middle School Program- Limited CBL
Interface Systems
High School Program- Limited CBL
Systems
5
7/16/2015
Vision For Data Acquisition



Elementary Program- The Vernier and
Fourier Systems of interface devices,
probes, sensors & software
Middle School Program- Lab Pro Interface
System; Data Mate & Calculators
High School Program- A Lab Pro System
supported with 30 selected types of
sensors;Digital Control Systems & Robots
6
7/16/2015
What is a Data Acquisition System?
• Computer of graphing calculator to store
and study the collected data
• Interface Device – Links to the computer or
graphing calculator on one side and a sensor
or probe on the other side of the device
• A number of probes or sensors selected to
collect data in real time or over an extended
time
7
7/16/2015
A Look at ‘Probes & Sensors’
Specifications and User Guide
Data taken & printed
Lab Pro
pH Probe-one of 30
or more devices
8
7/16/2015
WHAT IS DATA ACQUISITION
TECHNOLOGY?



Interface devices, Probes & Sensors
Integrated Software
Works with a computer or alone
9
7/16/2015
Physics-Engineering
Program Underway in 10 High Schools
10
7/16/2015
Robotics Projects
Challenge
Physics
Engineering
Students
11
7/16/2015
The Norland Robot
12
7/16/2015
Woodlawn Middle School Summer Project
13
7/16/2015
ALLIGNMENT
National Science Education Standards(Teachers)
Professional Development Standard A- Introduce
teachers to scientific literature, media, and
technological resources that expand their ability to
access further knowledge
National Science Education Standards (Students)
Content Standard A- Use appropriate tools &
technology to gather, analyze and interpret data

14
7/16/2015
Voluntary State Curriculum
Alignment
1.0 Skills & Processes- Students will
demonstrate the thinking and acting
in the practice of science
1.1, 1.6
15
7/16/2015
MSDE Core Learning Goals
Alignment
Goal 1: Skills & Processes-The student will
demonstrate ways of thinking and acting
inherent in the practice of science. The
student will use the language and
instruments of science to collect, organize,
interpret, calculate, and communicate
information
16
7/16/2015
Blueprint For Progress
Performance Goal 1
1.1
(will meet or exceed MSA standards)
1.13. (all students will successfully complete
biology)
17
7/16/2015
Performance Goal 2
2.2 (English language learners will attain
proficiency in the MSA in science)
18
7/16/2015
Performance Goal 5
5.1 All students will meet the
graduation rate
19
7/16/2015
Performance Goal 8
8.2 Students and teachers will have
access to technology to support
student achievement
20
7/16/2015
Why do we need Data Acquisition?
Encourages Student Learning by meeting the
needs of all students.
Addresses the needs of many different types of
student learning styles:
(active,visual,kinesthetic,sequential, intuitive)
Challenges critical thinking
Real Life Application
21
7/16/2015
Where will we use Data Acquisition
Technology?
All Grade Levels
Analysis of Data on Assessments
Our Students will learn to utilize Tools :
In the 5E Lesson Plan prepared by
our Writing Teams
Individually - in Challenge Contests
sponsored by the Museum of Industry &
The Engineering Society of Baltimore
22
7/16/2015
Who Supports The
Data Acquisition Approach?
A look at
RESEARCH & RESULTS
23
7/16/2015
Research & Results
Research
Ronald Thornton
Director,Center for
Science and
Mathematics
Teaching





Research
Dr. Elizabeth George
Department of
Physics
Wittenberg University
NSF Grant
Tufts University
24
7/16/2015
RESULTS
Interactive Learning Tools serves
and supports the diversity of all
science students.
25
7/16/2015
Data Acquisition Technology
is
SUPPORTED BY DATA
26
7/16/2015
When can DAT be implemented?
Now
By our
Elementary, Middle and High School
Writing Teams
27
7/16/2015
Blueprint for Progress
Performance Goal 1
By 2007, all students will reach high
standards, as established by the
Baltimore County Public Schools and
State proficiency levels in
reading/language arts, mathematics,
science, and social studies.
Indicator 1.1
28
7/16/2015
KEY STRATEGIES FOR GOAL1



J. integrate technology in the teaching learning process
K. identify & implement research based
instructional practices
O. monitor the relationship between the
intended, assessed and learned
curriculum for all students
29
7/16/2015
x.
provide ongoing support to new
and veteran teachers through
professional development
opportunities; e.g., Teacher
Induction, Mentoring, and Academic
Achievement
30
7/16/2015
GOAL 3: To Use Resources
Effectively and Wisely
Performance Indicator
3.1 All Teachers and Paraprofessionals
will meet the requirements for ‘highly
qualified’ as defined by
31
7/16/2015
Performance Goal 5
All students will graduate from high
school.
Indicator 5.1
32
7/16/2015
 Provides
Multiple Experiences:
 Live
research
 Hands-on activities
 Authentic data collection analysis
 Engineering challenges
33
7/16/2015
How Did We Get Here?

K-12 SCIENCE IMPROVEMENT NEEDED



TEST SCORES NEED TO IMPROVE
PD NEEDS TO BE ONGOING
FOCUSSED APPROACH NEEDED
Original assumptions that are no longer
valid- RESEARCH MUST BE UTILIZED
34
7/16/2015
Baltimore County Schools
lead in the implementation of
Data Acquisition Technology
Research leads the way!
35
7/16/2015
Recommendations
Utilize appropriate DAT K-12
 Monitor student progress
 Establish science training centers for
staff
 Consider the OWL plan

36
7/16/2015