Science and Technology

1. Science Content Vocabulary
Instruction with Technology & Success
Kelly J. Grillo
University of Central Florida
Exceptional Student Education

2. @ A Glance
Where are we?
Technology is a
Strategically make decisions
Attend On-Going PD (PLC)
Create A Technology Culture
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3. Why Teach Content Vocab?
In binomial nomenclature we find the…
“Telifit”
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4. “Without a clear understanding of the language of
science, students will certainly experience difficulty
and a lack of interest with the science content.
Providing students with strategic vocabulary
strategies can significantly support their
understanding and interest concerning the language
of science.”
Miller, 2005
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5. Think-Pair-Share
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6. National Education
Technology Plan
“Professional educators will be
supported individually and in teams
by technology that connects them to
data, content, resources, expertise,
and learning experiences that enable
and inspire more effective teaching
for all learners.”
NETP draft, 2010
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7. Analyze
Plan
Collaborate
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8. Let’s look at 3 free tools!
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15. In Closing…
Until we as a science community address the
language of science in everyday terms, and teachers
address the most difficult language of content
literacy systematically, we will continue producing
students apposed to learning rich rigorous
curriculums.
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16. Contact Information
Kelly J. Grillo
University of Central Florida
kgrillo@mail.ucf.edu
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