Space Exploration
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Collaborative Learning | Infusion Level
Subject: Science
Video Transcription
[Teacher voiceover]
In this lesson the children are using a wiki (we use think.com) and they are taking a stance on whether space exploration is affecting Florida’s economy. They’re using a variety of different technologies, and they get to choose how to best present their information. Students can log on from any location, and they can work together using discussion boards. They can upload files and do anything that you can basically do on a website in a more secure controlled area, because the teacher has control over what goes on the page. So you just have to make sure that they stay on target on what the goal is of the activity instead of just all the fun things that they’re doing with technology.
Video Transcription
In this lesson the children are using a wiki (we use think.com) and they are taking a stance on whether space exploration is affecting Florida’s economy. They’re using a variety of different technologies, and they get to choose how to best present their information. Students can log on from any location, and they can work together using discussion boards. They can upload files and do anything that you can basically do on a website in a more secure controlled area, because the teacher has control over what goes on the page. So you just have to make sure that they stay on target on what the goal is of the activity instead of just all the fun things that they’re doing with technology.
Objectives
- Students will use a wiki to take a stance on whether space exploration is affecting Florida’s economy.
Procedure
- Students will use discussion boards to share information with group members.
- They will choose the technology they wish to use to present their information.
- Students will create a presentation on their information.
Technology Present
- Wikis
- Laptops with Internet access
Grade Level: 3-5
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Video Reference Number: 1075
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