This document discusses using technology tools to help science and math special education teachers level the playing field for their students. It provides data showing declines in science and math scores nationally and in Florida. Common challenges for students are discussed, such as difficulty with basic facts and converting between concrete and abstract concepts. The benefits of technology for engagement and practice are outlined. The document promotes using tools aligned with standards like Brain Pop, and notes upcoming trends like the Next Gen Science Standards. It encourages formative assessment and differentiated instruction using universal design principles.
3. Technology Tools FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS Kelly J. Grillo, PhD Candidate University of Central Florida Dr. Marcey Kinney, PhD Exceptional Student Education Bethune-Cookman University
5. 147-177=Basic 178-208=Proficient 210 & above=Advanced Science Scores Nation’s Report Card: Science 2005 8th grade 29% at proficient level National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 12thgrade mean science scores drop From 150, in 1996 to 147, in 2005
6. Mathematics Scores National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) National 8th grade scores have increased since 1990 But Florida 8th graders remain behind the national average
19. Horizon Report Major Tech Trends (2010-2015) means for student empowerment, technology dramatically impacts work, innovation is gaining acclaim, in-time engagement and mentoring online is increasing, And technology is transforming learning space to include the virtual world.
51. 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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The 2009 NAEP science assessment was administered to students in grades 4, 8, and 12 in schools throughout the country from January to March 2009. Results will be reported later in 2010.
NAEP will administer the 2011 writing assessment, which students in grades 8 and 12 will take in a fully computerized form.
147-177 Basic178-208 Proficient210 and above Advanced
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http://www.stemchallenge.org/Inspired by the Educate to Innovate Campaign, President Obama’s initiative to promote a renewed focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education, the National STEM Video Game Challenge aims to motivate interest in STEM learning among America’s youth by tapping into students’ natural passions for playing and making video games.
The Horizon Report (Johnson, L., Levine, A., Smith, R., & Stone, S., 2010) from the New Media Consortium, a group concerned with emerging technologies in education, pointed to five major trends in technology in schools for 2010 through 2015. They conclude that (a) technology is increasingly the means for student empowerment, (b) technology dramatically impacts work and those with technology skills will have an educative and workforce advantage, (c) innovation is gaining acclaim and the importance for student creativity is resurfacing, (d) in-time engagement and mentoring online is increasing, and (e) technology is transforming learning space to include the virtual world and will not always be dependent on a physical building. This last conclusion perhaps has the greatest implications for the future of formal education.
I am moving from the VERY basic to the VERY advanced in my presenting materials so that teachers considered novice can apply/integrate tech tools then MOVING to experts able to gather new tools!
I am moving from the VERY basic to the VERY advanced in my presenting materials so that teachers considered novice can apply/integrate tech tools then MOVING to experts able to gather new tools!
I am moving from the VERY basic to the VERY advanced in my presenting materials so that teachers considered novice can apply/integrate tech tools then MOVING to experts able to gather new tools!
