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Techify Your Science Instruction!

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Grand Hyatt - Lonestar Ballroom B

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Session description

The world of science employs the latest and greatest technologies every day. Your science class should, too. Expose students to various methods of using the tools of their future by incorporating them into your lessons. AR, VR, simulations, data collection, analysis, communication, collaboration, and modeling tools will be explored.

Outline

Introduce participants to a simple task and three different tools that they can use to accomplish the task.
Provide 5 minutes to complete the task using the tool of their choice
Discuss outcomes
Share 5-10 science tasks and 2-3 tools that can be used to accomplish the task.
Have participants discuss pros and cons of letting students choose methodology/tools.
Report back
Discuss importance of students learning how to vet tools
Share additional examples
Make connections to UDL and meeting the needs of all students.
Wrap up

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Supporting research

https://udlguidelines.cast.org/

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Presenters

Patricia Duncan

Director, Advocacy & Engagement

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Session specifications

Topic:

Instructional Design and Strategies

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Teacher, Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices useful

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

Subject area:

Science, Technology Education

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Designer

Design authentic learning activities that align with educational standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize learning.

Facilitator

Create learning opportunities that challenge students to use a design process and/or computational thinking to innovate and solve problems.

For Students:
Knowledge Constructor

Curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts that demonstrate meaningful connections or conclusions.

TLPs:

Develop Expertise, Ignite Agency