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GET HOOKED ON REAL- WORLD
SCIENCE
GET HOOKED ON REAL- WORLD
SCIENCETIMMI SHAWLERScience Teacher
GILMER HIGH SCHOOL
Current state of things…Current state of things…
What we will learn todayWhat we will learn todayHow to use Skype in
the classroom to connect students with scientists & students world wide
How to use Case Studies & PRS to connect science concepts to the “real world”
Our students….Our students….
Spend a lot of time using technology to “network”
Let’s use this in the classroom
What is Skype?What is Skype?
A free & easy way to network with others world-wide
An internet-based telephone & video conferencing system
An under-utilized resource in the classroom
Equipment NeededEquipment Needed
ComputerSpeakersMicrophone
Many systems have all of these in one!
If you are feeling frisky…Webcam
The DownloadThe Download
Go to www.skype.comHere you can watch a
short tutorial & download
Easy and quick download…be ready to go in about 2 minutes
www.skype.com
How can I use SkypeHow can I use Skype
Guest speakersLive discussions
between classes world-wide
Share science demos with an elementary class
Help other students with English and science
Students interview others
Collaborative projects……
Finding other “Skypers”…Finding other “Skypers”…
www.epals.comwww.skypeforeducators.co
mskypeinschools.pbworks.co
m (under experiences)
www.ssrvideo.com/index.html (virtual scientist guest
lectures)Search the net, look for
scientists with Skype addresses
Tips and Such…Tips and Such…
Find a friend or family member on Skype and do a trial run with students first…try to work out all the “bugs”
Get other members of faculty involved
Several “extras” to download but be careful…only use Skype Certified
Takes some time to set up Skype so give yourself some lead time
Tips and Such…Tips and Such…
Be flexible, technology is great when it works
Be very aware of time zones
Don’t spend a ton of money on technology
Might need to get Skype unblocked &/or get administrative permission
What students say…What students say…
What do I need to learn this for…who really does this stuff?
Students learn better when material is related to real life
A SolutionA Solution
Teaching with Case Studies 3 EXAMPLES I HAVE USED
Life- The Final Frontier: Case Study on The Characteristics of Life
Case of the Cross Dressing Salmon Case of the Killer Lake
Your one stop shop…Your one stop shop…
National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science
U. Buffalo Case Study Index
Tips and Such…Tips and Such…
BE PREPARED Make sure case is age &
level appropriate Many cases are fully-
editable PowerPoints If case has handouts, make
sure you have them copied Read teacher notes & have
key ready for reference if needed
PRS – Clicker CasesPRS – Clicker Cases If you have PRS available,
Download or have the software downloaded on your system
Have technology specialist give you a “quick & dirty” overview if needed
In Microsoft PowerPoint (2007 & 2010), use “Add-Ins” – Go to slide with questions & click on “new question,” adjust, & you are ready to go!
A special thanks!A special thanks!
I hope you learned something today!
Please share with others!
Have a great day!