This document discusses the integration of technology into middle school science classrooms. It describes three tools: scribe blogging for student reflection, systems modeling software for creating and sharing computer models, and a research wiki for collaboration. Scribe blogging uses a school-wide blog for each student to summarize lessons. Systems modeling allows students to visualize systems through interactive models. The research wiki provides a shared space for group projects, where students and teachers can access work and materials. The presenters provide examples of how these tools have been used in classrooms to enhance learning.

1. From Integrated to Integral:Technology-Use in the Middle School Science ClassroomRachel Tourais & Patrick WoessnerMary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School2/8/20101

2. OverviewIntroductions & BackgroundWho we areMICDS culturePresentation wikiTechnical Overview of Tools followed by Integration Examples:Scribe Blogs Systems Thinking/Computer ModelingResearch Wiki2/8/2010Rachel Tourais & Patrick Woessner2

3. Tech Overview: Scribe BloggingScribe blogging = reflection & summarizationRequires a class blog; every student is authorWe utilize WordPress MUAccounts generated from SISUsers authenticatedPosts and comments moderatedPrivacy optionsSchool-wide tool reinforces implementation2/8/2010Rachel Tourais & Patrick Woessner3

4. Integration: Scribe BloggingWhat is Scribe Blogging?PurposeReflectionEnhanced audienceParticipationTime commitmentScaffold introduction2/8/2010Rachel Tourais & Patrick Woessner4

5. Tech Overview: Systems ModelingModels offer a practical way to visualize & communicate how systems and ideas work.STELLA models simulate dynamic systems and consist of stocks, flows, connectors, and converters.2/8/2010Rachel Tourais & Patrick Woessner5

6. Tech Overview: Systems Modeling2/8/2010Rachel Tourais & Patrick Woessner6

7. Tech Overview: Systems ModelingModels can be constructed using the full version of the cross-platform softwareA free player is available for viewing modelsModels can be published to the web using NetSim and manipulated via the browser2/8/2010Rachel Tourais & Patrick Woessner7

8. Integration: Systems Modeling2/8/2010Rachel Tourais & Patrick Woessner8Modeling Infectious Diseases – SIR Model

9. Tech Overview: Research WikiResearch wiki = collaboration & transparencyRequires a class wiki; every student is authorWe utilize MediawikiAccounts generated from SISUsers authenticatedRevisions tracked/controlledSchool-wide tool reinforces implementation2/8/2010Rachel Tourais & Patrick Woessner9

10. Wiking the Research ProcessProject: Human Impact on EvolutionProject “hub” – all project materials in one placeStudent collaborationTeacher-access to processOther technology benefits Finding mediaEvaluating mediaEnhanced-audience through U-Stream2/8/2010Rachel Tourais & Patrick Woessner10

11. Questions or CommentsSession Wiki with Additional InformationRachel Tourais: rtourais@micds.orgPatrick Woessner: pwoessner@micds.org2/8/2010Rachel Tourais & Patrick Woessner11