http://www.oercommons.org/browse/keyword/technology daily 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.oercommons.org/courses/technology-for-teaching-learning Technology 4 Teaching & Learning [Tech4T&L] was created to explore the possibilities of using Web 2.0 technologies in teaching practice. It is the result of an ongoing teaching and research in the area of educational technology and, in the spirit of the Open Content movement, shares research, resources, and collaborative work generated by faculty & candidates in a university teacher preparation setting. Anita Zijdemans Boudreau Science and Technology 2013-05-13T00:19:14 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/international-technology-in-education-award The International Technology In Education Award (ITEA) gives recognition to educators and support staff for their personal proficiency or development in the pedagogical use of ICT in a learning and teaching environment. This is achieved through an internationally accepted certification program which is freely available as part of the open education movement. Ian Southwell Jack Wills Sue Prescott Science and Technology Social Sciences 2013-03-05T09:35:25 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/content-differentiation-in-3rd-grade-science Dr. Royce observes a lesson on water evaporation in Ms. Maronpots class, gives her feedback, and visits again one week later. See the changes Ms. M makes in her lesson before and after the visit. Science and Technology 2013-02-26T11:12:46 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/physics-games-the-integrated-circuit-2 Play a game and find out about a Nobel Prize awarded discovery or work! Integrated circuits can be found in almost every modern electrical device such as computers, cars, television sets, CD players, cellular phones, etc. But what is an integrated circuit and what is the history behind it? Learn about Nobel Laureate Jack Kilby and his part in the invention that is the basis of all modern technology. Science and Technology 2013-01-23T15:00:18 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/x-ray-spectra In this activity, learners use simple materials to simulate the effect of X-rays in a safe way. Learners place a piece of window screen over a box and a cardboard pattern on top of the screen. They sprinkle sand over the area of the box. The sand simulates X-rays passing through the screen to the bottom of the box, except where they are blocked by the cardboard. Use this activity to demonstrate how X-rays create an image, including "soft" and shorter wavelength X-rays as well as X-rays from space. Neil Fetter Science and Technology 2012-12-07T13:45:35 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/highway-seismograph This is an activity that models the operation of a seismograph, a tool used to measure the size of earthquakes. While driving down the highway as a passenger in a car, learners slowly draw a line across a sheet of paper to record the up-and-down motion of the car as it goes over bumps both big and small. The resulting picture is a seismogram-like recording. Learners can take the activity further by measuring the "Pothole Scale" - a logarithmic scale that models the more well-known Richter scale. Science and Technology 2012-12-07T13:34:13 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/make-your-own-telescope Discover how a refracting telescope works by making one from scratch using common items. This telescope won't have a tube so the learner can see how an image is formed inside the telescope. One lens of a drugstore pair of reading glasses serves as the objective lens of the telescope - the lens that gathers light from stars or other objects. A magnifying glass serves as the eyepiece. Judith Brand Ron Hipschman Science and Technology 2012-12-07T13:34:13 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/macromodel-of-microarray This is an educator-led demonstration of microarray technology using a model created from a pizza box and ping-pong balls. This ‰ŰĎmacroarray‰Ű model demonstrates how single-stranded DNA segments affixed to a solid support are used to separate and identify DNA segments in a solution. Andrew Semadeni Craig C. Freudenrich Harmony Starr Molly Malone Science and Technology 2012-11-30T18:31:45 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/survivors-the-people-of-the-arctic In this activity, learners use maps to locate the Arctic region and use a word game to discover the types of resource people need to survive in the extreme climate. Learners examine the ways that Arctic people cooperate and help each other through the tradition of the "inukshuk." This activity is featured on pp.37-38 of the "One With the Earth: Native Americans and the Natural World" multidisciplinary unit of study for kindergarten through third grade. Science and Technology Social Sciences 2012-11-28T19:42:34 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/plenty-on-the-plains In this activity, learners compare the ways of life of Plains Native Americans who hunted and moved frequently to follow the buffalo herds, and Native Americans who farmed and lived in more permanent villages along the river valleys. As they learn about different ways of life, learners also explore the benefits of trading. Learners act out a trading scenario, in which they make and trade goods including wristbands and popcorn snacks. This activity is featured on pp.24-25 of the "One With the Earth: Native Americans and the Natural World" multidisciplinary unit of study for kindergarten through third grade. Science and Technology Social Sciences 2012-11-28T19:42:34 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/where-the-buffalo-roam In this activity, learners explore the Great Plains. They use a large outline map (see related activity "If I Lived in a Forest") to trace the location of the Plains region and examine the types of natural resources available. They play "Name of the Game" as they learn about the importance of the buffalo and other animals to Native Americans of the Plains. This activity is featured on p.21-23 of the "One With the Earth: Native Americans and the Natural World" multidisciplinary unit of study for kindergarten through third grade. Science and Technology Social Sciences 2012-11-28T19:42:34 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/if-you-lived-in-a-forest This activity encourages learners to focus on the natural environment of the Eastern Woodlands before the arrival of European settlers. Learners use pictures, stories and maps to help them understand this environment as they begin an inquiry into how Native Americans lived in woodland regions of the past. As a result, learners should be able to describe some of the natural resources that Native Americans used for their clothing, houses, food, tools and other everyday items. This activity is featured on pp.12-15 of the "One With the Earth: Native Americans and the Natural World" multidisciplinary unit of study for kindergarten through third grade. Science and Technology Social Sciences 2012-11-28T19:42:34 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/it-s-natural This activity introduces learners to Native Americans as people who depended upon nature in the past and continue to emphasize the importance of nature in the present. Learners go outside and use their senses to make observations about their environment. This experience inspires curiosity about nature, helps learners understand that we all need and use natural resources and helps them imagine what it would be like to depend entirely on the natural world. This introductory activity is featured on pp.10-11 of the "One With the Earth: Native Americans and the Natural World" multidisciplinary unit of study for kindergarten through third grade. Science and Technology Social Sciences 2012-11-28T19:42:34 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/stable-shapes In this activity (located on page 9 of PDF), learners compare the stability of a triangle- and square-shaped structure. Learners use straws and paper clips to construct the shapes and then press down on the tops to see which shape collapses. Learners are then encouraged to build stronger shapes, perhaps by using diagonal cross-pieces as triangular bases. Use this activity to introduce compression force and structural stability. Science and Technology Social Sciences 2012-11-28T19:42:34 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/silly-putty-investigation In this activity (located on page 7 of PDF), learners explore how Silly Putty was first invented and then attempt to make a batch of their own. Learners experiment by mixing liquid laundry starch and glue, while logging their process on data charts. Use this activity to reinforce the scientific process and strategies for problem-solving. Science and Technology Social Sciences 2012-11-28T19:42:34 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/what-can-you-make-of-it In this activity (located on page 2 of PDF), learners explore alternative uses of a simple paper cup, dubbed a "mystery item." Learners act as detectives and explore the properties and functions of the cups. Learners can use scissors to cut and experiment with the cups. They record their findings on a data sheet. Science and Technology Social Sciences 2012-11-28T19:42:34 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/clay-exploration In this activity, learners explore the possibilities of clay as a natural material. At three stations, learners create sculptures, use natural items such as small pebbles, twigs, and pinecones to embellish clay structures, and paint with clay. These activities help learners discover the sensory qualities of clay as a medium. Science and Technology Social Sciences 2012-11-28T19:42:34 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/prepare-for-a-construction-zone-field-trip In this activity, learners explore work, forces, simple machines, and construction. This lesson guide includes simple ways to demonstrate these principles as well as hands-on activities. For example, learners work together to make a bridge out of everyday objects and test its strength. This experience can prepare learners for a science field trip to the Construction Zone (exhibit) at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, but a field trip is not necessary. This activity is featured on pp.30-31 (part of a lesson that begins on page 29) of the "ScienceWorks" K-2 unit of study. Science and Technology Social Sciences 2012-11-28T19:42:33 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/prepare-for-a-dock-shop-field-trip In this activity, learners explore what makes a boat float and sink. They examine and test various objects to determine why objects float or sink. This experience can prepare learners for a science field trip to ScienceWorks (exhibit) at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, but a field trip is not necessary. This activity is featured on pp.24-25 (part of a lesson that begins on page 23) of the "ScienceWorks" K-2 unit of study. Science and Technology Social Sciences 2012-11-28T19:42:33 Course Related Materials http://www.oercommons.org/courses/waterhouse-hawkins-and-the-nano-dinosphere-museum In this activity, learners explore dinosaurs and fossils by creating a diorama. First, learners are introduced to an amazing artist and dinosaur educator in the book "The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins" by Barbara Kerley. In 1850, Hawkins along with fellow Englishman Sir Richard Owen created an exhibit that allowed people to see into the unknown world of dinosaurs for the first time. Learners create small versions of the Crystal Palace exhibit that depict dinosaurs, fossils and paleontologists. This activity can be used as a culminating experience to present at the end of a unit on dinosaurs. This activity is featured on pp. 53-54 of the "Dinosphere" unit of study for K-2 learners. Science and Technology Social Sciences 2012-11-28T19:42:33 Course Related Materials