SCI-Live 1996
Itinerary


July 8

9:00-noon: Introduction: (610 ATG) Overview, team building, & creating a shared vision.

1:00-3:00: Computers: (332 Sieg) Evaluating WWW sites.

Homework: Read the part on weather from Standards (pp. 131 - 133). Answer the questions: What teaching techniques were "traditional." What teaching techniques were "non-traditional." How did Mr. H. know what his students understood?

July 9

9:00-noon: Computers: (332 Sieg) Data applications.

1:00-3:00: Instruction: (610 ATG) Benchmarks, EALRs, and Standards.

Homework: Connect EALRs, Benchmarks, and Standards across preliminary module topic.

July 10

9:00-noon: Computers: (332 Sieg) Data analysis and use in the classroom.

1:00-3:00: Instruction: (610 ATG) Using data to teach.

Homework: Develop criteria for evaluating online curriculum modules.

July 11

9:00-noon: Computers: (B-022 CMU) Locating data resources.

1:00-3:00: Instruction: (610/325 ATG) Atmospheric & Space science.

Homework: Choose concept for module. Connect to grades 3-5 Benchmarks.

July 15

9:00-noon: Preparing for module writing, computers (332 Sieg)

1:00-3:00: Instruction: (610 ATG) Atmospheric & Space science.

Homework: Reading from Teachers Guide to the Internet: Chapters 1 & 2 (pp. 1-35)

July 16

9:00-noon: Computers: (332 Sieg) Module conceptualization and writing. (Bring badges)

1:00-3:00: Instruction: (610 ATG) Atmospheric & Space science.

Homework: Reading from Teachers Guide to the Internet: Chapters 7 & 8 (pp. 111-190)

July 17

9:00-noon: Computers: (332 Sieg) Module writing. (Bring badges)

1:00-3:00: Instruction: (610 ATG) Assessment.

Homework: Write a series of questions that tests students' understanding of your module concept and conforms to the Standards, Benchmarks, and EALRs.

July 18

9:00-noon: Group meeting: (610 ATG) Outlines, plans, and feedback.

1:00-3:00: Computers: (ad lib--324 Sieg, B-022/B-025 CMU, home, etc.) Module writing.

Homework: Write a draft of proposed module. Include a map for flow and location of all resources, graphics, etc.

July 22

9:00-noon: Reorientation: (610 ATG) Draft module review, planning the week.

1:00-3:00: Computers: (332 Sieg) Module writing.

Homework: Continue modules.

July 23

9:00-noon: Computers: (332 Sieg) Module writing.

1:00-3:00: Computers: (332 Sieg) Module writing.

Homework: Continue modules.

July 24

9:00-noon: Computers: (332 Sieg) Module writing.

1:00-3:00: Group meeting: (610 ATG) Present and evaluate modules.

Homework: "Finish" modules.

July 25

9:00-noon: Group meeting: (610 ATG) Present and evaluate modules.

1:00-3:00: Closing: (610 ATG) Plan for submission of modules, plan follow-up.

Dinner at Ivar's Salmon House, 6:00 PM -- ??? Be sure to sign up if you want to attend.