An e-learning classroom offers several benefits for students including promoting independent learning, developing higher-order thinking skills, and providing global learning opportunities through increased access. Students have choice in what tools and materials they use to complete activities. E-learning curriculum and assessments look similar to a traditional classroom, but students have access to more digital tools like Google Docs, Mathletics, and iPads to demonstrate their learning. The classroom is equipped with devices like iPads, laptops, cameras and interactive whiteboards to facilitate digital learning.
Slides from my talk at the Higher Education Academy event held in Oxford.
For more info see: http://tallblog.conted.ox.ac.uk/index.php/2012/04/24/education-should-move-us/
UoM Transition to Bb9 for the School of Arts, Histories & Cultureshumelearningteam
Presentation from the Faculty eLearning team outlining plans for the transition from Blackboard Vista to Bb9 for the School of Arts, Histories & Cultures. 16/02/2011
Teachers from two different schools and cultures share their eLearning adventures using videoconferencing and other online tools to connect, communicate and collaborate with each other. This session was prepared for the Global Education Conference 2011
Snow leopards live in Asia and eat deer, wild sheep, and wild boars. They have white fur with tan fur and wavy black strips on their bodies. Snow leopards can weigh between 60 to 120 lbs and have tails that are 36 inches long. Interesting facts about snow leopards include that not all of them are white.
Pandas live in China where they can be with their family groups instead of humans. They are black and white bears. Baby pandas are very small and furless at birth. Pandas eat bamboo, fruits, small mammals, flowers, and insects. They drink water and stay near water sources. Their habitat is threatened because some are taken as pets. The author, an 8-year old girl from Alabama, wrote about pandas for a school project.
Wolves communicate through howling, with European wolves having louder howls than North American wolves. They have been hunted by humans because they prey on farm animals. Wolves eat both large prey like moose and bison as well as medium prey such as deer and sheep. While once widespread, wolves are now extinct in many areas and primarily live in Canada, Alaska, Europe, and Asia. Wolf populations declined sharply in the 1970s before protections were established. Wolves live up to 12 years in the wild and over 16 years in captivity, with the recorded maximum being 20 years. The average wolf pack consists of 5 to 11 animals including breeding adults and offspring of varying ages. Wolves are part of the
The document provides information about the Labrador Retriever. It describes their habitat as being able to live everywhere in the United States as well as other countries like China, Asia, and South America. It discusses their diet, which includes dry and wet dog food, insects, berries and fallen fruit. It also notes predators that can hurt them, such as foxes, wolves, bears, and wild elephants. It provides some physical characteristics and notes their maximum and minimum weights. It shares an interesting fact that they can carry eggs in their mouth without breaking them.
An e-learning classroom offers several benefits for students including promoting independent learning, developing higher-order thinking skills, and providing global learning opportunities through increased access. Students have choice in what tools and materials they use to complete activities. E-learning curriculum and assessments look similar to a traditional classroom, but students have access to more digital tools like Google Docs, Mathletics, and iPads to demonstrate their learning. The classroom is equipped with devices like iPads, laptops, cameras and interactive whiteboards to facilitate digital learning.
Slides from my talk at the Higher Education Academy event held in Oxford.
For more info see: http://tallblog.conted.ox.ac.uk/index.php/2012/04/24/education-should-move-us/
UoM Transition to Bb9 for the School of Arts, Histories & Cultureshumelearningteam
Presentation from the Faculty eLearning team outlining plans for the transition from Blackboard Vista to Bb9 for the School of Arts, Histories & Cultures. 16/02/2011
Teachers from two different schools and cultures share their eLearning adventures using videoconferencing and other online tools to connect, communicate and collaborate with each other. This session was prepared for the Global Education Conference 2011
Snow leopards live in Asia and eat deer, wild sheep, and wild boars. They have white fur with tan fur and wavy black strips on their bodies. Snow leopards can weigh between 60 to 120 lbs and have tails that are 36 inches long. Interesting facts about snow leopards include that not all of them are white.
Pandas live in China where they can be with their family groups instead of humans. They are black and white bears. Baby pandas are very small and furless at birth. Pandas eat bamboo, fruits, small mammals, flowers, and insects. They drink water and stay near water sources. Their habitat is threatened because some are taken as pets. The author, an 8-year old girl from Alabama, wrote about pandas for a school project.
Wolves communicate through howling, with European wolves having louder howls than North American wolves. They have been hunted by humans because they prey on farm animals. Wolves eat both large prey like moose and bison as well as medium prey such as deer and sheep. While once widespread, wolves are now extinct in many areas and primarily live in Canada, Alaska, Europe, and Asia. Wolf populations declined sharply in the 1970s before protections were established. Wolves live up to 12 years in the wild and over 16 years in captivity, with the recorded maximum being 20 years. The average wolf pack consists of 5 to 11 animals including breeding adults and offspring of varying ages. Wolves are part of the
The document provides information about the Labrador Retriever. It describes their habitat as being able to live everywhere in the United States as well as other countries like China, Asia, and South America. It discusses their diet, which includes dry and wet dog food, insects, berries and fallen fruit. It also notes predators that can hurt them, such as foxes, wolves, bears, and wild elephants. It provides some physical characteristics and notes their maximum and minimum weights. It shares an interesting fact that they can carry eggs in their mouth without breaking them.
The Arctic fox lives in dens under the snow in the Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe. They eat small animals like hares and seal pups and try to survive predators like polar bears, wolves, humans, and snowy owls. Arctic foxes have fur that can be white, black, gray, or mixed and a body adapted to leaping and smelling prey and predators. The author wrote about Arctic foxes because they are special to them and they want others to learn more about these animals.
The grizzly bear lives in western North America and produces litters of cubs yearly. Females are very protective of their cubs. The document provides information about grizzly bears including their diet of fish and other animals, size and weight which can be over 900 pounds, speed of 35 mph, and lifespan of 15-25 years. It also defines terms like vegetarian and mammal.
A lion runs 35 miles per hour, stands 4 feet tall, and weighs between 400 to 500 pounds. The document provides various facts about lions, including their speed, size, strength, weight, prey, and predators. It was written by an 8-year-old student named Nevin for a school project, and sources several wildlife websites.
Great Danes are large dogs that can weigh up to 100 pounds and stand 31-36 inches tall. They live indoors and outdoors with their owners. Great Danes originate from Germany and require daily walks like most dogs. According to the American Kennel Club, Great Danes have a friendly, energetic personality. They eat dog food and are known as gentle giants. The document also provides information about the author, Solomon, who is interested in dogs, especially German Shepherds.
The document describes the habitat, food sources, and physical traits of killer whales. It notes that killer whales are black and white in color, have a large tail, and can swim as fast as dolphins. The document also provides several links for additional information on killer whales.
Wolves communicate through howling and have different howls based on their location. They have an undeserved reputation from being hunted by humans. Wolves eat large prey like moose and medium prey like deer, and live in parts of Canada, Alaska, Europe and Asia. Wolf populations declined in the 1970s but can live 12-16 years in captivity or in the wild. Wolf packs typically consist of 5-11 animals including adults, juveniles and yearlings. Wolves are part of the biological family that includes dogs, foxes, jackals and coyotes. Male and female wolves differ in size, with males weighing 43-45kg and females 36-38.5kg.
Python snakes eat birds, pigs, dogs, cats and other animals to survive. Their predators include eagles, crocodiles, lions, tigers and humans. Pythons live in Africa, Asia, Australia, rainforests, savannas and deserts on the ground and in trees. They grab prey with their fangs and squeeze gently to suffocate their victims without breaking bones.
Jaguars live in the rainforests and swamplands of Central and South America. They are carnivores that prey on deer, capybara, and tapire using their sharp teeth and claws. Jaguars can be tan, yellow, brown, white or black in color. While they can run up to 50 miles per hour in short bursts, they can only sprint for brief periods before needing to rest.
A black panther is a type of large cat that can be black jaguars, black leopards, or rarely black tigers. They live in forests, swamps, and grasslands in Africa and Asia. Black panthers eat small animals like mice and rodents, and sometimes larger prey. Cubs are born with faint spots that fade to black as they grow. Females may have polka dots like cheetahs.
The document summarizes information about the Labrador Retriever dog breed. It describes their habitat as being able to live everywhere in the United States as well as other countries like China, Asia, and South America. It provides details on their food sources, including dry and wet dog food as well as insects, berries, and fallen fruit. It lists some physical characteristics and notes their maximum weight is 79 lbs and minimum is 55 lbs.
The Bat Falcon lives in forests and open areas with few trees in Mexico, South America, and Suriname. It preys on bats, small birds, and insects, and is preyed upon by owls, hawks, and vipers. The Bat Falcon has black head and upper body with a white chest, tan neck, and long black tail with gray stripes. It has dark brown eyes with a rim of yellow. Their call is a "ke-ke-ke" and they can live 12-18 years.
This document contains information about dolphins organized into multiple sections, including prey, predators, habitat, physical appearance, facts, and references. It discusses that dolphins mainly eat fish, crab, and squid, and have sharks and killer whales as predators. Dolphins live in coastal waters, bays, and harbors. They are black, white, and grey with smooth skin and can grow up to 13 feet long. The document also provides some additional facts about dolphins and biographical information about the author.
Golden Eagles are powerful birds that live in high places in Europe, North America, Asia, Alaska and Mexico. They are dark brown with lighter golden brown feathers on their heads. Golden Eagles stay with their parents for 45 days to learn hunting and survival skills before leaving the nest. They hunt rabbits, foxes, and other animals using speed and their large talons. Some cool facts are that Golden Eagles can fly very fast and have better vision than humans.
The document discusses the habitat, diet, appearance, and other facts about the red robin bird. It notes that red robins live in woods and eat earthworms, fruit, insects and berries. The main parts of the document are a table of contents, sections about the red robin's habitat, diet, appearance, other facts, and a closing biography of the student author who wrote the report.
This document provides information about river otters, including where they live, what they eat, their predators, and fun facts. It discusses how river otters live in streams, rivers, and marshes, eating small fish, crayfish, and other creatures. Their predators include birds of prey and large fish. The document also includes a brief author biography and sections on vocabulary words and an index.
This document provides information about elephants by comparing African and Asian elephants. It notes that African elephants are larger, with ears shaped like Africa and large tusks, while Asian elephants are smaller with smaller or no tusks. The document includes maps showing the ranges of each species and photographs of elephants. It also discusses woolly mammoths and mentions that elephants were historically kept in captivity but can now be seen in zoos. The glossary defines relevant terms and the author is identified as a third grade student completing a school project.
The Arctic fox lives in dens under the snow in the Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe. They eat small animals like hares and seal pups. Arctic foxes have fur that can be white, black, gray, or mixed and have physical traits like a flexible hip joint and keen sense of smell that help them hunt prey and avoid predators like polar bears, wolves, humans, and snowy owls. The author wrote about Arctic foxes because they are special to them and they want others to learn more about these misunderstood animals.
This document discusses various aspects of birds. It covers that birds have feathers and live everywhere on Earth, making different sounds. It also notes that some birds cannot fly, like ostriches and penguins, because they are too heavy. These birds have adapted in other ways, like swimming or running. The document additionally mentions that birds can get sicknesses that cause them to lose their feathers. Finally, it states that all birds lay eggs of varying sizes to protect developing baby birds.
This document provides an overview of horses, including chapters about tack, colors, care, lifespan, and sizes. Chapter 1 defines tack as riding equipment like saddles and bridles and describes how to properly put tack on a horse. Chapter 2 lists common horse colors like chestnut, palomino, and gray as well as markings found on their heads and legs. Chapter 3 discusses the responsibility of caring for horses, including providing shelter, companionship, and using tools like brushes and blankets. Chapter 4 notes that horses typically live until around 30 years old but can live into their 60s with good care. Chapter 5 describes the largest horse was 21 hands tall while the smallest, Thumbelina, is so petite she sleeps
The Arctic fox lives in dens under the snow in the Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe. They eat small animals like hares and seal pups and try to survive predators like polar bears, wolves, humans, and snowy owls. Arctic foxes have fur that can be white, black, gray, or mixed and a body adapted to leaping and smelling prey and predators. The author wrote about Arctic foxes because they are special to them and they want others to learn more about these animals.
The grizzly bear lives in western North America and produces litters of cubs yearly. Females are very protective of their cubs. The document provides information about grizzly bears including their diet of fish and other animals, size and weight which can be over 900 pounds, speed of 35 mph, and lifespan of 15-25 years. It also defines terms like vegetarian and mammal.
A lion runs 35 miles per hour, stands 4 feet tall, and weighs between 400 to 500 pounds. The document provides various facts about lions, including their speed, size, strength, weight, prey, and predators. It was written by an 8-year-old student named Nevin for a school project, and sources several wildlife websites.
Great Danes are large dogs that can weigh up to 100 pounds and stand 31-36 inches tall. They live indoors and outdoors with their owners. Great Danes originate from Germany and require daily walks like most dogs. According to the American Kennel Club, Great Danes have a friendly, energetic personality. They eat dog food and are known as gentle giants. The document also provides information about the author, Solomon, who is interested in dogs, especially German Shepherds.
The document describes the habitat, food sources, and physical traits of killer whales. It notes that killer whales are black and white in color, have a large tail, and can swim as fast as dolphins. The document also provides several links for additional information on killer whales.
Wolves communicate through howling and have different howls based on their location. They have an undeserved reputation from being hunted by humans. Wolves eat large prey like moose and medium prey like deer, and live in parts of Canada, Alaska, Europe and Asia. Wolf populations declined in the 1970s but can live 12-16 years in captivity or in the wild. Wolf packs typically consist of 5-11 animals including adults, juveniles and yearlings. Wolves are part of the biological family that includes dogs, foxes, jackals and coyotes. Male and female wolves differ in size, with males weighing 43-45kg and females 36-38.5kg.
Python snakes eat birds, pigs, dogs, cats and other animals to survive. Their predators include eagles, crocodiles, lions, tigers and humans. Pythons live in Africa, Asia, Australia, rainforests, savannas and deserts on the ground and in trees. They grab prey with their fangs and squeeze gently to suffocate their victims without breaking bones.
Jaguars live in the rainforests and swamplands of Central and South America. They are carnivores that prey on deer, capybara, and tapire using their sharp teeth and claws. Jaguars can be tan, yellow, brown, white or black in color. While they can run up to 50 miles per hour in short bursts, they can only sprint for brief periods before needing to rest.
A black panther is a type of large cat that can be black jaguars, black leopards, or rarely black tigers. They live in forests, swamps, and grasslands in Africa and Asia. Black panthers eat small animals like mice and rodents, and sometimes larger prey. Cubs are born with faint spots that fade to black as they grow. Females may have polka dots like cheetahs.
The document summarizes information about the Labrador Retriever dog breed. It describes their habitat as being able to live everywhere in the United States as well as other countries like China, Asia, and South America. It provides details on their food sources, including dry and wet dog food as well as insects, berries, and fallen fruit. It lists some physical characteristics and notes their maximum weight is 79 lbs and minimum is 55 lbs.
The Bat Falcon lives in forests and open areas with few trees in Mexico, South America, and Suriname. It preys on bats, small birds, and insects, and is preyed upon by owls, hawks, and vipers. The Bat Falcon has black head and upper body with a white chest, tan neck, and long black tail with gray stripes. It has dark brown eyes with a rim of yellow. Their call is a "ke-ke-ke" and they can live 12-18 years.
This document contains information about dolphins organized into multiple sections, including prey, predators, habitat, physical appearance, facts, and references. It discusses that dolphins mainly eat fish, crab, and squid, and have sharks and killer whales as predators. Dolphins live in coastal waters, bays, and harbors. They are black, white, and grey with smooth skin and can grow up to 13 feet long. The document also provides some additional facts about dolphins and biographical information about the author.
Golden Eagles are powerful birds that live in high places in Europe, North America, Asia, Alaska and Mexico. They are dark brown with lighter golden brown feathers on their heads. Golden Eagles stay with their parents for 45 days to learn hunting and survival skills before leaving the nest. They hunt rabbits, foxes, and other animals using speed and their large talons. Some cool facts are that Golden Eagles can fly very fast and have better vision than humans.
The document discusses the habitat, diet, appearance, and other facts about the red robin bird. It notes that red robins live in woods and eat earthworms, fruit, insects and berries. The main parts of the document are a table of contents, sections about the red robin's habitat, diet, appearance, other facts, and a closing biography of the student author who wrote the report.
This document provides information about river otters, including where they live, what they eat, their predators, and fun facts. It discusses how river otters live in streams, rivers, and marshes, eating small fish, crayfish, and other creatures. Their predators include birds of prey and large fish. The document also includes a brief author biography and sections on vocabulary words and an index.
This document provides information about elephants by comparing African and Asian elephants. It notes that African elephants are larger, with ears shaped like Africa and large tusks, while Asian elephants are smaller with smaller or no tusks. The document includes maps showing the ranges of each species and photographs of elephants. It also discusses woolly mammoths and mentions that elephants were historically kept in captivity but can now be seen in zoos. The glossary defines relevant terms and the author is identified as a third grade student completing a school project.
The Arctic fox lives in dens under the snow in the Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe. They eat small animals like hares and seal pups. Arctic foxes have fur that can be white, black, gray, or mixed and have physical traits like a flexible hip joint and keen sense of smell that help them hunt prey and avoid predators like polar bears, wolves, humans, and snowy owls. The author wrote about Arctic foxes because they are special to them and they want others to learn more about these misunderstood animals.
This document discusses various aspects of birds. It covers that birds have feathers and live everywhere on Earth, making different sounds. It also notes that some birds cannot fly, like ostriches and penguins, because they are too heavy. These birds have adapted in other ways, like swimming or running. The document additionally mentions that birds can get sicknesses that cause them to lose their feathers. Finally, it states that all birds lay eggs of varying sizes to protect developing baby birds.
This document provides an overview of horses, including chapters about tack, colors, care, lifespan, and sizes. Chapter 1 defines tack as riding equipment like saddles and bridles and describes how to properly put tack on a horse. Chapter 2 lists common horse colors like chestnut, palomino, and gray as well as markings found on their heads and legs. Chapter 3 discusses the responsibility of caring for horses, including providing shelter, companionship, and using tools like brushes and blankets. Chapter 4 notes that horses typically live until around 30 years old but can live into their 60s with good care. Chapter 5 describes the largest horse was 21 hands tall while the smallest, Thumbelina, is so petite she sleeps
3. Force and Motion
Force - pushing and pulling
Motion- act of moving
Pushing Pulling
4. Force and Motion Test 1
Click on the
picture and
record your
results on
your chart.
Or copy and paste link:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/sc
ienceclips/ages/10_11/forces_a
ction_fs.shtml
5. Friction
Force that makes objects move together
Experiment
MATERIALS NEEDED: your hands
STEPS TO FOLLOW:
1. Put your palms together.
2. Rub your palms back and forth several times.
3. What happens? (Your palms feel hot after rubbing
them together.)
6. Gravity
Gravity – produces a force that pulls objects toward
each other http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghPSl3j0gE4
7. Simple Machines
View a list of Simple Machines
(There are six basic simple machines.)
http://www.mikids.com/Smachines.htm
Edheads Simple Machines
http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/frame_loader.htm
You must complete with a parent or
student partner.
Begin in The House then go to The Tool
Shed
8. Compound Machines
Compound Machines Explained
Click on Link
SchoolTube
Or copy and paste code:
http://www.schooltube.com/video/cf8a17920734a83818aa/Com
pound%20Machines
9. Rube Goldberg
How many simple machines can you
find in a “Rube Goldberg Machine”?
(Click on the links or copy and paste)
http://www.fossweb.com/modules3-
6/LeversandPulleys/activities/rubegoldb
ergmachine.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qybU
FnY7Y8w
10. Assignments
Follow the directions on the checklist.
The rubric explains how all work will be
graded.
Check back over your work and ENJOY
this learning experience.