#INeLearn Archive
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Thursday October 27, 2016
Welcome to tonight’s chat! and I will be your moderators as we target Science skills in the digital age classroom.
Let’s start with intros! Name, School, and Position...
Tiffany from Scottsburg! I teach 6th grade Digital Literacy. I'll be one of your moderators for tonight.
Chris Tucker, assistant principal at Western Boone.
Good evening! Lucas stationed at North Lawrence School Corporation. Innovative Learning Specialist
Jennifer, Technology Integration in Perry Township (Indy)
Hi! Kinder Teacher here! I'm moderating chat with tonight! Excited to talk about science and technology!
Pam from Mt. Vernon! Glad to be with Tiffany!
Representing all the way from Texas! Awesome!
Hi, Pam! Good to see you!
First question is coming up! We will use the Q1, R1 format. Be sure to include hashtag to your posts.
Justin Rentschler from DeKalb Middle School in Waterloo, IN. 7th Grade SciTech Facilitator
That sounds like an AWESOME class!
Q1 What can you do NOW in your science classroom that you couldn’t ten years ago (as a teacher or student) because of technology?
I am so jealous of your locale right now. :) Thanks for joining!
Hi, . This English teacher is taking a back seat in tonite's convo, but will pop in w/ some resources! Welcome to any first-timers!
R1 Since science is always staying the same... Technology has given Ts the ability to teach in realtime. Who needs textbooks?
R1: Coding in Kindergarten!
R1 Also explore resources using 3D technology or VR for labs that may have otherwise been too expensive or out of reach.
R1 Students can virtually create and connect to concepts in ways unable to before like 3D brain scans, heart scans, etc.
R1: Use tools like molecular workbench to simulate labs that wouldn't be possible otherwise.
R1 Quickly gather, display, and analyze data in real-time. https://t.co/uklsqdT239
Q1 What can you do NOW in your science classroom that you couldn’t ten years ago (as a teacher or student) because of technology?
R1: So many new, much more affordable tools to put in kids' hands and make things come alive! Love for physics.
R1: We printed a 3-D model of an animal cell with the 3-D printer!
From a GSuite perspective, completing lab reports and other collaborative elements have become much easier.
R1 from the learner perspective-if I'd had access to a tool like this: Augmented Reality Chemistry Blocks! https://t.co/pc1muGUHpo
The collaborative options using GSuite would've been mindblowing 10 years ago. I love technology! https://t.co/R3017F9Uju
From a GSuite perspective, completing lab reports and other collaborative elements have become much easier.
Bringing scientific concepts to life-that's game changing! https://t.co/rH90xxtjwg
R1: So many new, much more affordable tools to put in kids' hands and make things come alive! Love for physics.
Q2 How do we as digital leaders develop a school culture that places importance on ideas such as STEM at ALL learning levels?
R2 Lead by example and prove that all Ss are capable of learning more deeply beyond the textbook.
Hi , great to see you back! Hope your year is off to a great start.
Agreed. I love how easy it is for student to create graph in Sheets & then quickly insert into Docs!
R2 Go cross-curricular, have ELA/SS/Math incorporate technical reading into that curriculum
R2 I love this question because it's the same we've asked about reading and writing for decades! What say you science friends?
R2: Focus more on the 4Cs of 21st century learning and less on test prep.
R2 You have to walk the walk, and others will follow suit! Seriously, be an example and a risk taker!
My Soc. St. Ss completed several STEM activities last year...we learned about Rome after all! https://t.co/7008al8UvN
R2 Go cross-curricular, have ELA/SS/Math incorporate technical reading into that curriculum
R2: For me, it's finding the tools, learning how to use them and showing Ts how they fit into standards & curricula.
R2 Focus on the skills and tools that make students have an innovator's mindset. https://t.co/7mPinYYMkO
Q2 How do we as digital leaders develop a school culture that places importance on ideas such as STEM at ALL learning levels?
R2 So many Ts in the elem often skim over Science due to test pressure. Demo how to incorporate it into literacy blocks!
We have been working on this in our school so students see beyond the classroom walls.
R2 find ways to connect STEM to other core classes like social studies and reading
Q3 Let’s share our favorite digital science CONTENT resources! Links are welcome!
R2 As leaders, we can model asking questions rather than seeking answers--gets learners comfortable inquiry-based learning
My new Ss are struggling w/ this concept. It is a process, but a worthy one. Thx for the encouragement! https://t.co/FH5xZTWWmG
R2 As leaders, we can model asking questions rather than seeking answers--gets learners comfortable inquiry-based learning
R3 My favorites are and PBS Learning Media!
R2 would LOVE history woven into STEM… maybe SHTEAM will take flight? No? Ok. 😔
Yes, yes, yes yes yes! So many STEAM projects are a natural link to background reading or nonfiction writing!
R2 would LOVE history woven into STEM… maybe SHTEM will take flight? No? Ok. 😔
We've curated a few things here https://t.co/smGmsKKKWT This is not my strong suite-I'd love to welcome collaborators!
If you have not checked it out resources are amazing and free
Then, I'm all the more glad you could join tonight! . I'm sure your relationship bldg will make a difference in time!
R3: and their GameUp collection of simulations and activities. for nonfiction content reading.
We use BrainPop Jr. with almost every science unit!
BAHAHA! Love it. I incorporated STEM into my SS curriculum several times last year. A BLAST!
R3 If you have not checked out resources, they are fantastic
Hi there, Jarred! Thanks for joining tonite. For those who don't know him, is an IDOE speci… https://t.co/gXYGPHf0LQ
The Crash Course guys and their YouTube channel has some AWESOME Science items!
I should have you join our Pinterest board as a collaborator! Not sure why I didn't think to ask before! https://t.co/cv9QHTpbY4
Q4 What are some of the best digital TOOLS for science that capture authentic student work? Feel free to share links or apps!
R4 My science colleague across the hall loves Gizmos for doing virtual labs.
R4 I made a "presentation workbench with 8 presentation tools on it. I"m in the wrong Gsuite account to grab it... brb
R4 I won't neglect my love for for creating meaningful lab journals for anything science.
R4 I'm going to go BIG here and suggest 3D Printers! has been sharing some pretty awesome Ss learning
R4 For CS: Robots that can be programmed with a block-based language. (Sphero, Ozobot, Dot & DAsh, Mbot...)
3D printing has changed the way our students think.
R4 live is a great way to increase Ss engagement and allow Ss to show what they know. Fun + learning =👍🏻
R4 Let's not forget CS: Scratch, Tynker, Code Academy, Swift Playgrounds, etc. My Ss love coding on Fridays!
We also use EV3 LEGO Bots, VEX Bots, Sphero, etc.
R4 We use a lot of and builder! We love coding with
Would love to have that in our classroom!
Getting much more affordable! We put some in a few of our K-6 buildings that do a decent job for only a couple hundred.
R4 While not classroom based, having Ss join Lego Youth League or MS/HS Robotics is a great way to house/share S learning
Q5 How do we best prepare our Ss for the growing tech and science industries in the real world?
R4 If you haven't used a yet in your classroom, make it a goal now.
Powtoon is so COOL. Love that you are using that resource.
R5 Access, access, access mixed with a healthy dose of POSITIVE vibes for sciences to both genders!
R4 pt 2 I also love for science process standards, design thinking and electricity/circuits.
Like our class Facebook page at https://t.co/fee8p7Vx28 to see some of the projects this year. Please. only 4 more till 200
R5 Be willing to reach beyond our own comfort zones. Reach out to real-world experts to inspire curiosity.
by making what we're teaching as real for them (application to real world) as possible.
Big thing is to teach problem solving. So many tools can help that process.
R5 Teach students how to use a variety of resources, problem solve, and be life-long learners. https://t.co/kfYUYRMrYz
Q5 How do we best prepare our Ss for the growing tech and science industries in the real world?
R5 In elementary so much focus is on test prep. Give Ss opportunities to get hands on learning with real-life applications.
R5 In ALL courses, focus on the Soft Skills & tour local industry i.e. Toyota/Berry Plastics; Lilly; etc.
A love for science begins at birth. Why do we so quickly snuff it out? https://t.co/5d12hq38nZ
R5 In elementary so much focus is on test prep. Give Ss opportunities to get hands on learning with real-life applications.
R5 To cram a BUNCH of buzzwords into one Tweet: PBL, Inquiry based learning, growth mindset, MakerEd, risk taking, iteration...
Often these industries are more than willing to partner w/ our Ss. Right ?? https://t.co/foEtEPReEd
R5 In ALL courses, focus on the Soft Skills & tour local industry i.e. Toyota/Berry Plastics; Lilly; etc.
R5 Getting real, but in our way of teaching, don't have gender bias in tone/terms/language in the Sciences and Math. Encourage ALL
All tools in the world can't replace scenarios and qiestions for students to learn problem solving. Tools are a part of solution.
This is still a significant gap according to this report https://t.co/ns1I0wwXWR https://t.co/hIZ7GtyzyF
R5 Getting real, but in our way of teaching, don't have gender bias in tone/terms/language in the Sciences and Math. Encourage ALL
R4 live is a great way to increase Ss engagement and allow Ss to show what they know. Fun + learning =👍🏻
Remember not to provide answers, but ask questions. Students must learn on their own. Teach how to overcome fails too.
Q6 What is the most fundamental concept you want your Ss to learn from science in your classroom for now and the future?
Projects, too! It's amazing how pulling in Arts and Design can lead girls and minority Ss into more hardcore STEM
R6 to THINK, OBSERVE, THINK AGAIN, then ACT. I don't expect them to become scientists, but I expect scientific literacy from them
R6 Inquiry. Never stop asking questions. https://t.co/uOHs2R22qc
Q6 What is the most fundamental concept you want your Ss to learn from science in your classroom for now and the future?
R6 Don't be afraid to question and explore the world around you.
A6: To realize there is usually more than 1 answer, problem solving, and how to simplify a problem.
R6b NOTHING bothers me more than a scientifically illiterate person.
R6 I want my Ss to know that science is really, really important to their lives, and that it is AWESOME.
R6 Most heroes of Ss have some scientific inquiry (HOW THEY PROCESS) in their actions (actors/teachers/athletes/parents/guardian).
Fwiw...have you seen letsrecap?
R6 Science is a way of approaching the world, not a body of content. Ask questions, envision solutions, keep iterating
Q7 Wrapping up. Name one take-away from this discussion you feel will benefit your Ss this week.
R7 nice new tools to learn, explore and create with!
R7 Great reminder to allow Ss to question and seek their own answers.
What are we doing for students to record results and reflections? We just use Google Docs, but I'm curious.
R7 A couple of our Pinterest boards will be buffed up! Namely presentation tools & Digital Content Science-hope that helps someone
I'd also be happy to collaborate with some 3D Printing projects and problem solving. I think it would be great for our kids.
R7 Love the insight that I can use to continue to push my students beyond the classroom. https://t.co/cHskqGSt06
Q7 Wrapping up. Name one take-away from this discussion you feel will benefit your Ss this week.
R7 Never underestimate or dismiss student inquiry and the resource
R7 It makes me excited to dissect owl pellets (aka owl puke in kindergarten) tomorrow to wrap up our study of nocturnal animals!
The 4th Thurs classroom strand takes a back seat to T-giving & Christmas in Nov/Dec. Back in Jan w/ a writing focus on Jan. 28
R7 Like , I have new tools to explore!
It would be cool to Skype and have one group explain results to another class. Think of the inquiry on that.
Thanks for chatting science w/ us . It's always a highlight of the week when we're able to join in.
Thanks for the cool knowledge folks and to & for moderating!
