LIVE INTERACTIVE LEARNING @ YOUR DESKTOP Wednesday, November 17, 2010 ExploraVision Online...

LIVE INTERACTIVE LEARNING @ YOUR DESKTOP

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

ExploraVision Online Resources

Introducing today’s Presenters

Brian ShortNational Science Teachers Association

Kathy BahamFairmont Private SchoolAnaheim, CA

Today’s Agenda

1. Introducing the Competition

What is ExploraVision? Why should students

participate? Prizes offered.

2. ExploraVision Online Resources

3. ExploraVision & NSES

4. Other Resources for Teachers and Students

Sponsored by Toshiba

Administered by NSTA


How many of you here this evening have either

participated or are familiar with ExploraVision?

Yes () I have participated in ExploraVision

No () I have never participated in ExploraVision


What is ExploraVision?

• Competition for all students in grades K-12. FREE to enter!

• Public, Private, Parochial & Home-Schools in U.S. and Canada

• Designed for students of all interest, skill & ability levels

• Students in grades K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12* work in teams of 2-4 to select

a technology, research how it works and why it was invented, and

then project how that technology may change in the future

* Each entry category is judged separately

• Each team is guided or led by a teacher and optional mentor

• Online registration & entry option


Navigating the ExploraVision website:

www.exploravision.org

http://www.exploravision.org/

1. Introducing the CompetitionAbout ExploraVision (1/2) http://exploravision.org/about

1. Introducing the CompetitionAbout ExploraVision (2/2) http://exploravision.org/about

1. Introducing the CompetitionEntry Requirement http://exploravision.org/entry-process/entry-steps.php

1. Introducing the CompetitionEntry Prizes for students http://www.exploravision.org/prizes

1. Introducing the CompetitionEntry Prizes for coaches http://www.exploravision.org/prizes


Let’s Pause for Two Questions

from the Audience


• Visit the ExploraVision web site:

http://www.exploravision.org

– How to obtain entry materials– The entry process– Online registration and submission– Web seminar archive– Prizes, Rules and FAQ’s– Past winners– Sample entry– Videos of interviews from teachers and students


Have you used the ExploraVision online entry system to submit an entry?

Yes () I have submitted my team’s entry online

No () I have never used the ExploraVision online entry system


Two ways to enter:1. Mail entries

2. Online submission

Entry Processes Flow

For Mailed Entry

1) Download Entry Kit or2) Request Entry Kit

http://www.exploravision.org/request-entry-kit/index.php

1. Read entry kit,

2. Fill out the form,

3. Complete all the components (incl. 5 web graphics)

Mail in Entry to NSTA by 02/02/11


http://www.exploravision.org/request-entry-kit/index.php

How to Submit Your Entry Online

1. Coach registers.

2. Coach logs on and registers each team. Status is “Awaiting Upload”.

3. Team completes entry. Team completes each section — 1. abstract, 2. description, 3. bibliography and 4. web page graphics. (style

requirements must be followed!)

4. Coach uploads the entire paper as one file. Team can choose to mail the web page graphics separately. Status changes to “Awaiting

Submission”.

5. Coach reviews entry. If entry is not final, the coach sends the entry back to team.

6. Coach submits entry. If the entry is final, the coach submits it to NSTA. At this point the students cannot edit the entry.


Online Register http://exploravision.nsta.org/Content/CoachVersion2

New Coach RegistrationNew Coach Registration


Online Register (1/2) http://exploravision.nsta.org/Content/CoachVersion2

Once you receive your

login ID & password,

please login from here

Once you receive your

login ID & password,

please login from here


Click to register a new team


2. ExploraVision Online ResourcesOnline Register (2/2) http://exploravision.nsta.org/Content/CoachVersion2

Entry Steps http://www.exploravision.org/entry-process/entry-steps.php


How to Complete Entry http://www.exploravision.org/entry-process/entry-steps.php#entry


Create your simulated web page graphics http://www.exploravision.org/entry-process/entry-steps.php#entry


Past Winners: http://exploravision.org/winners/winner-history.php


Teacher Resources: http://www.exploravision.org/teacher-resources

Downloadable Lesson Plans

Downloadable Lesson Plans

Other teacher resources

Other teacher resources


Parent Resources: http://www.exploravision.org/parent-resources/




from the Audience


The Curriculum Is Already So Time Consuming...

• ExploraVision does require extra work for both teachers and students, but it is an excellent way to incorporate the National Science Education Standards into your class, to motivate students, and to help them learn to organize and communicate what they learn.


Lets ask the audience…Which standards do you believe closely align with ExploraVision?

Performance-based assessments of science & problem-solving abilities

Engaging students in problem-solving & critical thinking activities

Teaching students responsibility for their own learning

Building strong communication skills

Working in cooperative learning groups

Stressing science is for all students

Encouraging interdisciplinary learning

3. ExploraVision & NSESExploraVision Opportunity ExploraVision requires that students write, draw and

present their conclusions. This work can assist your assessment of the students’ learning.

Designing ExploraVision entries provides an excellent opportunity for inquiry-based learning.

ExploraVision requires student commitment and initiative, challenging students to take an active role in their learning.

ExploraVision provides multiple opportunities for students to communicate verbally and in writing, as well as through art and technology.

ExploraVision entries are put together by teams of 2–4 students who must work together effectively if they are to be successful.

ExploraVision is for all students, not just the more academically motivated.

• Engaging students in problem-solving and critical thinking activities

• Teaching students responsibility for their own learning

• Building strong communication skills

• Working in cooperative learning groups

• Stressing science is for all students

Standards Goal• Moving towards performance-based

assessments of science and problem-solving abilities

• Encouraging interdisciplinary learning

ExploraVision teams must use language arts, math and social studies skills in addition to science.


1. The importance of invention in history

2. The scientific breakthroughs required to create an invention

3. The gradual “building block” nature of scientific progress

4. How science relies on constant improvement of technological tools in order to progress

5. That all new technologies have both positive and negative impacts on our lives

The process of putting together an ExploraVision entry will help your students understand:



from the Audience

4. Other Resources for Teachers and

Students


4. Other Resources for Teachers & Students

• Join the ExploraVision Facebook community at: www.facebook.com/exploravision.awards

• Or follow ExploraVision on Twitter at www.twitter.com/exploravision

http://www.facebook.com/exploravision.awards

http://www.twitter.com/exploravision

http://learningcenter.nsta.org




from the Audience

Thank you!

Other questions?

Please email [email protected] or call 1-800-EXPLOR-9

mailto:[email protected]

http://learningcenter.nsta.org

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National Science Teachers AssociationDr. Francis Q. Eberle, Executive Director

Zipporah Miller, Associate Executive Director Conferences and Programs

Al Byers, Assistant Executive Director e-Learning

LIVE INTERACTIVE LEARNING @ YOUR DESKTOP

NSTA Web SeminarsPaul Tingler, Director

Jeff Layman, Technical Coordinator

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