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ExploraVision
Online Resources
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Introducing today’s Presenters
Brian Short
National Science
Teachers Association
Kathy Baham
Fairmont Private School
Anaheim, CA
Today’s Agenda
1. Introducing the Competition
What is ExploraVision? Why should students
participate? Prizes offered.
2. ExploraVision Online Resources
3. ExploraVision & NSES
4. Other Resources for Teachers and Students
Sponsored by Toshiba
Administered by NSTA
ExploraVision Online Resources
1. Introducing the
Competition
1. Introducing the Competition
How many of you here this evening have either
participated or are familiar with ExploraVision?
Yes () I have participated in ExploraVision
No () I have never participated in ExploraVision
1. Introducing the Competition
What is ExploraVision?
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Competition for all students in grades K-12. FREE to enter!
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Public, Private, Parochial & Home-Schools in U.S. and Canada
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Designed for students of all interest, skill & ability levels
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Students in grades K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12* work in teams of 2-4 to select
a technology, research how it works and why it was invented, and
then project how that technology may change in the future
* Each entry category is judged separately
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Each team is guided or led by a teacher and optional mentor
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Online registration & entry option
1. Introducing the Competition
Navigating the ExploraVision website:
www.exploravision.org
1. Introducing the Competition
About ExploraVision (1/2) http://exploravision.org/about
1. Introducing the Competition
About ExploraVision (2/2) http://exploravision.org/about
1. Introducing the Competition
Entry Requirement http://exploravision.org/entry-process/entry-steps.php
1. Introducing the Competition
Entry Prizes for students http://www.exploravision.org/prizes
1. Introducing the Competition
Entry Prizes for coaches http://www.exploravision.org/prizes
1. Introducing the Competition
Let’s Pause for
Two Questions
from the Audience
ExploraVision Online Resources
2. ExploraVision
Online Resources
2. ExploraVision Online
Resources
• Visit the ExploraVision web site:
http://www.exploravision.org
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How to obtain entry materials
The entry process
Online registration and submission
Web seminar archive
Prizes, Rules and FAQ’s
Past winners
Sample entry
Videos of interviews from teachers and students
2. ExploraVision Online Resources
Have you used the ExploraVision online entry
system to submit an entry?
Yes () I have submitted my team’s entry online
No () I have never used the ExploraVision online
entry system
2. ExploraVision Online Resources
Two ways to enter:
1. Mail entries
2. Online submission
2. ExploraVision Online Resources
Entry Processes Flow
For Mailed
Entry
http://www.exploravision.org/request-entry-kit/index.php
1) Download Entry Kit
or
2) Request Entry Kit
1. Read entry kit,
2. Fill out the form,
3. Complete all the
components (incl.
5 web graphics)
Mail in Entry
to NSTA by
02/02/11
2. ExploraVision Online Resources
How to Submit Your Entry Online
1.
Coach registers.
2.
Coach logs on and registers each team. Status is “Awaiting Upload”.
3.
Team completes entry. Team completes each section — 1. abstract,
2. description, 3. bibliography and 4. web page graphics. (style
requirements must be followed!)
4.
Coach uploads the entire paper as one file. Team can choose to mail
the web page graphics separately. Status changes to “Awaiting
Submission”.
5.
Coach reviews entry. If entry is not final, the coach sends the entry
back to team.
6.
Coach submits entry. If the entry is final, the coach submits it to NSTA.
At this point the students cannot edit the entry.
2. ExploraVision Online Resources
Online Register http://exploravision.nsta.org/Content/CoachVersion2
New Coach
Registration
2. ExploraVision Online Resources
Online Register (1/2) http://exploravision.nsta.org/Content/CoachVersion2
Once you
receive your
login ID &
password,
please login
from here
2. ExploraVision Online Resources
Online Register (2/2) http://exploravision.nsta.org/Content/CoachVersion2
Click to
register a
new team
2. ExploraVision Online Resources
Click to
register a
new team
2. ExploraVision Online Resources
Entry Steps http://www.exploravision.org/entry-process/entry-steps.php
2. ExploraVision Online Resources
How to Complete Entry http://www.exploravision.org/entryprocess/entry-steps.php#entry
2. ExploraVision Online Resources
Create your simulated web page graphics http://www.exploravision.org/entryprocess/entry-steps.php#entry
2. ExploraVision Online Resources
Past Winners: http://exploravision.org/winners/winner-history.php
2. ExploraVision Online Resources
Teacher Resources: http://www.exploravision.org/teacher-resources
Other teacher
resources
Downloadable
Lesson Plans
2. ExploraVision Online Resources
Parent Resources: http://www.exploravision.org/parent-resources/
2. ExploraVision Online Resources
Let’s Pause for
Two Questions
from the Audience
ExploraVision Online Resources
3. ExploraVision &
NSES
3. ExploraVision & NSES
The Curriculum Is Already So Time Consuming...
• ExploraVision does require extra work for both
teachers and students, but it is an excellent way to
incorporate the National Science Education
Standards into your class, to motivate students, and
to help them learn to organize and communicate
what they learn.
3. ExploraVision & NSES
Lets ask the audience…
Which standards do you believe closely align with
ExploraVision?
Performance-based assessments of science & problem-solving abilities
Engaging students in problem-solving & critical thinking activities
Teaching students responsibility for their own learning
Building strong communication skills
Working in cooperative learning groups
Stressing science is for all students
Encouraging interdisciplinary learning
3. ExploraVision & NSES
Standards Goal
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Moving towards performance-based
assessments of science and
problem-solving abilities
ExploraVision Opportunity
 ExploraVision requires that students write, draw and
present their conclusions. This work can assist your
assessment of the students’ learning.
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Engaging students in problemsolving and critical thinking activities
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Designing ExploraVision entries provides an excellent
opportunity for inquiry-based learning.
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Teaching students responsibility for
their own learning
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ExploraVision requires student commitment and
initiative, challenging students to take an active role in
their learning.
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Building strong communication skills
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ExploraVision provides multiple opportunities for
students to communicate verbally and in writing, as
well as through art and technology.
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Working in cooperative learning
groups
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ExploraVision entries are put together by teams of 2–4
students who must work together effectively if they are
to be successful.
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Stressing science is for all students
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ExploraVision is for all students, not just the more
academically motivated.
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Encouraging interdisciplinary learning
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ExploraVision teams must use language
arts, math and social studies skills in
addition to science.
3. ExploraVision & NSES
The process of putting together an ExploraVision entry
will help your students understand:
1. The importance of invention in history
2. The scientific breakthroughs required to create an
invention
3. The gradual “building block” nature of scientific progress
4. How science relies on constant improvement of
technological tools in order to progress
5. That all new technologies have both positive and negative
impacts on our lives
3. ExploraVision & NSES
Let’s Pause for
Two Questions
from the Audience
ExploraVision Online Resources
4. Other Resources for
Teachers and
Students
4. Other Resources for Teachers
& Students
• Join the ExploraVision Facebook
community at:
www.facebook.com/exploravision.awards
• Or follow ExploraVision on Twitter at
www.twitter.com/exploravision
4. Other Resources for Teachers &
Students
http://learningcenter.nsta.org
4. Other Resources for Teachers
& Students
Let’s Pause for
Two Questions
from the Audience
Thank you!
Other questions?
Please email [email protected] or call
1-800-EXPLOR-9
http://learningcenter.nsta.org
http://www.elluminate.com
National Science Teachers Association
Dr. Francis Q. Eberle, Executive Director
Zipporah Miller, Associate Executive Director
Conferences and Programs
Al Byers, Assistant Executive Director e-Learning
NSTA Web Seminars
Paul Tingler, Director
Jeff Layman, Technical Coordinator
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