Implementing KidBlog in the Science Curriculum
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Susan ShimekSusan ShimekChoptank Elementary SchoolChoptank Elementary School
WHAT IS KIDBLOG.org?
Click on the link below to find out what KIDBLOG.org is all about.
http://prezi.com/j35mpg4ehxee/intro-to-kidblog/
FEATURES OF KIDBLOG.org
• Is safe and private• Is viewable by students and teachers• Made specifically for classroom use• Does not collect private information• Requires little training• Easy to use• Promotes importance of writing• Allows teachers to monitor writing activity
KEY QUESTION
Question: Why use KidBlog.org in Science class?
Answer: To get students writing better responses!
PURPOSE
• Inspires kids to write• Enables publishing of previous writing• Provides an authentic audience• Infuses technology into learning• Enables comments on other’s work• Creates a community of strong writers
Maryland State Science Curriculum for Fourth and Fifth Grade
Standard 1.0 Skills and Processes– Students will demonstrate the thinking and acting inherent in the
practice of science.
– C. COMMUNICATING SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION – Indicator– 1. Recognize that clear communication is an essential part of doing
science because it enables scientists to inform others about their work, expose their ideas to criticism by other scientists, and stay informed about scientific discoveries around the world.
– Objectives– Make use of and analyze models, such as tables and graphs to summarize
and interpret data. – Avoid choosing and reporting only the data that show what is expected by
the person doing the choosing. – Submit work to the critique of others which involves discussing findings,
posing questions, and challenging statements to clarify ideas. – Construct and share reasonable explanations for questions asked.
CURRICULUM CONNECTION
SPECIAL EDUCATION ACCOMMODATIONS
PROVIDE SENTENCE STARTERS TO STUDENTS WHO REQUIRE THEM.
GIVE STUDENTS RUBRICS BASED ON THEIR NEEDS.
PROVIDE SPECIFIC CHECKLIST FOR STUDENTS TO FOLLOW.
USE TIERED QUESTIONING. PAIR STUDENTS AND HAVE THEM WORK
TOGETHER.
WHAT DOES THE DATA TELL US?
Informs teachingEnables specific feedbackAllows for differentiated instruction
FIFTH GRADE SCIENCE MSA DATA CHOPTANK ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
2008
2009
ADVANCED
0%
6.3%
PROFICIENT
32.6%
34.4%
BASIC 67.4%
59.4%
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT SUCCESS
Formative Summative
Peer and Self-Evaluations
Grades on Assignments
Observations Scores on Unit Test
Checklist County Science Benchmark Scores
Science MSA Scores
EFFECTIVE TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
Content related A tool to facilitate the writing process Engaging Supportive of student learning A tool for leveling the playing field Higher order thinking
MEDIA SPECIALISTS AS LEADERS
TeacherInstructional PartnerInformational SpecialistProgram Administrator
CHANGE
Change is:A process, not an eventMade by people firstA very personal experienceEntails developmental growth in
feelings and skills
CONCERNS-BASED ADOPTION MODEL
Refocusing
Collaboration
Consequences Management
Personal
Informational
Awareness
CBAM
The Concerns – Based Adoption Model (CBAM) describes the levels of concern that an adult learner experiences as they learn or adopt a new skill or practice.
TRAINING
Teachers and support staff in grades 4 and 5 Prior to PD send out survey Initial PD afterschool for 90 minutes Teachers set up their classes Follow-up within 6 weeks
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
KidBlog.org is FREEMonies from SIT to pay for PD
NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS
Creativity and Innovation
Communication and Collaboration
Digital Citizenship
Technology Operations and Concepts
SUMMARY
Using KidBlog.org in the Science classroom will increase the quality of
writing that you get from your students. Their responses will be better knowing that, not only you the teacher can see them, but their peers can see them as
well.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
• Choptank Elementary School SIT. (2010). 2010 – 2011 School Improvement Plan. Choptank Eleamentary School.
• ISTE/NETS-S (n.d.)International society for technology in education. Retrievied on July 19, 2010 from http://www.iste.org/content/navigationmenu/nets/for_student_s.htm
• Harada, V. (2006). What is Assessment? why should library media specialist be involved?.
• Lemire, R., Papinchock, T., Shimek, S., & Zvitkovitz, L. (Producer). (2010). Welcome to a presentation of kidblog.org. [Web]. Retrieved from http://kidblogpresentation.wikispaces.com/
• Libraries, A. A. (1998). Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning. Chicago: American Library Association.
• Maryland state curriculum - science. (2008, January). Retrieved from http://www.mdk12.org/instruction/curriculum/science/standard1
• Stages of Concern. (2004). Retrieved from http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/educatrs/profdevl/pd2stage.hml
• Stiles, S. (2007, April). The Changing view (ppt).