Transcript COMPUTER ERA - Byte 2011

INFUSING ICT IN EARLY
YEARS MATH AND
SCIENCE CURRICULA
BYTE
February 25, 2011
Portage la Prairie, MB
Sherry Perih and Rosalind Robb
[email protected]
[email protected]
Goal
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This session will target how to infuse technology into
the classroom and provide a snapshot of how to
connect the curriculum to meaningful math and
science learning experiences to foster engagement
with early years students.
Action Cards
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Prepare a set of activity cards. Seat students in a circle. Place
cards face down in the middle of the circle. Students take turns
drawing a card and then leading the class in performing the
activity on the card. Have students count aloud as the actions are
performed.
It’s Not About the Technology
Technology Is Not Technology
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40836723@N08/4390432853/
It’s About the Learning
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It’s about the process of learning.
How can ICT support and enhance student learning?
No matter what we are learning, we follow a
process, whether it is the curriculum or if we are
learning to wink…
Learning To Wink Photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/courosa/sets/72157623465344795/with/4421748406/
courosa
Ask Questions
Learning To Wink Photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/courosa/sets/72157623465344795/with/4421748406/
courosa
Gather information and make sense of it
Learning To Wink Photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/courosa/sets/72157623465344795/with/4421748406/
courosa
Attempt to model, not afraid to make mistakes
Learning To Wink Photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/courosa/sets/72157623465344795/with/4421748406/
courosa
Try different strategies
Learning To Wink Photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/courosa/sets/72157623465344795/with/4421748406/
courosa
If something does not work try something else
Learning To Wink Photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/courosa/sets/72157623465344795/with/4421748406/
courosa
Show their learning
Learning To Wink Photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/courosa/sets/72157623465344795/with/4421748406/
courosa
Show their learning
Learning To Wink Photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/courosa/sets/72157623465344795/with/4421748406/
courosa
Proud of their accomplishments
Our Role
http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/tech/lict/index.html
Transformation Continuum
“Philosophies of learning and teaching can be viewed as a continuum with extreme educational interpretations of
behaviorism (for example, instruction) and cognitivism (for example, construction) at either end. Any one educator's
philosophy resides somewhere on this line. The threshold between the two views marks a critical point of "transformation"
for an educator.”
Teaching with Technology. Hooper, Simon and Lloyd P. Rieber
http://www.nowhereroad.com/twt/
http://lwict-principles.wikispaces.com/Constructivist+Learning
Uncovering the Curriculum
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Just as the goal of science is to make
sense of things, so is the goal of
mathematics is to find and analyze
mathematical patterns and make
meaning of them.
Mathematical Processes
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There are critical
components that students
must encounter in a
mathematics program in
order to achieve the
goals of mathematics
education and encourage
lifelong learning in
mathematics.
Communication
Reasoning
Technology
Connections
Problem
Solving
Visualization
Mental
Mathematics
and
Estimation
Science
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Scientific literacy is an evolving combination of the
science-related attitudes, skills, and knowledge.
Students need to develop inquiry, problem-solving,
and decision-making abilities, to become lifelong
learners, and to maintain a sense of wonder about
the world around them.
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Kindergarten to Grade 4 Science: Manitoba Curriculum Framework of Outcomes (1999)
Math
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Students need to explore problem solving situations
in order to develop personal strategies and become
mathematically literate. Learners must realize that it
is acceptable to solve problems in different ways
and that solutions may vary.
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KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE8 MATHEMATICS
Manitoba Curriculum Framework of Outcomes (2008)
Using Media
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CYBERCHASE from PBS KIDS GO!
 Walter
the Lowdown Sneaky Walrus
 A Perfect Fit
PWIM
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Picture Word Inductive Model
Public School Minute - PWIM
Pictures from City By Numbers by Stephen T. Johnson
Community Cards
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In your groups, turn the cards so that you can see all
of the images.
As a group, sort out the images with similar math or
science.
Each group member must choose a card and talk
about how math is shown through the image. Relate
it to your life.
Finding Images
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Creative Commons
License
(creativecommons.ca)
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Flickr.com –
Advanced Search
(Check off Creative
Commons-licensed
content)
Bridge - Ponte
http://www.flickr.com/photos/20986960@N04/2398823962/
By Andre Maceira
License:
Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)
Literature
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“Children’s books are effective classroom vehicles for
motivating students to think and reason
mathematically”
Marilyn Burns. Math and Literature (K-3)
Eric The Math Bear
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Eric the Math Bear by Caroline
Glicksman
math literature - Eric the math
bear\ericthemathbear.pptx
Engagement
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Use your everyday life to capture student’s interest.
Math and science is found everywhere. It can begin
with a story.
I am
hungry!
Creating Stories
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Engage students in curriculum by having them create
their own stories.
How can you use technology to support story
making?
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Digital images
Kerpoof.com, Readwritethink.org
More resources:
http://resources4lwict.wikispaces.com/Resource+Teachers
Example: Eric Makes a Pie
Eric wanted to make some rhubarb pie.
I am
hungry!
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I need eggs. How
many eggs do I need?
How many eggs are in
the package?
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I need
measuring
cups.
Thank goodness, mom washed
and cut up all the rhubarb. I
wonder how many pies can I
make?
The Teddy Bear Exchange
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Online collaboration
http://www.iearn.org.au/tbear/
The aim of the project was to team pairs of schools
and have them exchange a 'Teddy Bear" or other
soft toy. The bear then sent home a diary by email
describing its adventures, the places it has been, as
well as the things it had seen and done. The project
aimed to enhance understanding and acceptance of
diverse cultures.
Everyday Math
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Everyday Math by Ray Appel
http://www.zapple.ca/
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Cook-A-Doodle-Doo
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Cook-A-Doodle-Doo by Janet Stevens
Literature Links
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Cook-A-Doodle-Doo by Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens
Crummel
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Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes
Hottest Coldest Highest Deepest by Steve Jenkins
Bean Thirteen by Matthew McElligott
The Spring Celebration by Tina Umperherville
One Tiny Turtle by Nicola Davies
Icebergs and Glaciers by Seymour Simon
Is A Blue Whale The Biggest Thing There Is? By Robert E.
Wells
Problem Solving with Images
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Engages students
Infuses ITC
Connects to all strands
Connects problems solving to students’ lives
Integrates community into Math class
What questions can we ask!
http://www.killarney.ca/default.asp
Questions - Math
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How many windows does the house have?
How many windows do you think are on the sides
of the house that we cannot see?
How many rectangles in the picture?
How many different polygons are shown?
How many different 3-D objects are shown?
Questions - Science
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What type of trees are in the
picture?
What did they use to build this
house?
How would you get a piano
upstairs?
What did they use to build this
house 100 years ago?
Where is this building?
Was this building built in a
protected wildlife habitat?
Write A Problem
http://www.killarney.ca/default.asp
What problem can we write
about this picture?
The answer is 12. What is the question?
http://www.killarney.ca/default.asp
The Answer is 9
By Sherry
The answer is 9. What is the question?
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There were 12 goldfish that swam near the bottom
of the ocean. The great white shark gobbled 3 of
them for his supper. How many goldfish are left
swimming?
Planning – Sample Lesson
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The Four-Column
Planner
BLM 9
Independent Together
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http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/multilevel/blm
/index.html
Questions
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How are the shapes you see alike?
How are they different?
Color, by Terry Grant
http://junomain.files.wordpress.com/2007/03/mondrian-composition_a-1923.jpg
Resources
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LwICT: Let Me Try - Sample learning experiences
http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/tech/lict
IMYM
http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/tech/imym/index.html
Mathematics Support Documents
http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/math/index.html
LwICT Wiki
https://lwict.wikispaces.com/
LwICT Resources Wiki
http://resources4lwict.wikispaces.com/
Reflection
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What are you
doing with your
students?