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Hedrick Elementary, El Centro, California
CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology
FINAL PRESENTATION
Esteban R. Ramirez
Rocks and Minerals
I focused the lesson in the 3rd grade VIPS Science
Rocks’ Unit. Unfortunately, the VIPS Science Program
lacks in teaching meaningful content. I was interested in
improving and extending the content of the science unit
with more meaningful activities that assure higher level
learning of scientific concepts and content.
My name is Esteban R. Ramirez, and I teach at El Centro
Elementary School District, in El Centro, California..
[email protected]
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The Lesson and Myself
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My Expectations
I also expected to become more familiar with the
software available, especially Excel and Power Point.
I am happy to see that the program accounted for
different levels of technology use in the classroom, and
offered the necessary tools to implement them.
I am satisfied with the pace of the program, and how
everything came together towards the end.
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I expected to, most importantly, learn to integrate
classroom teaching with technology and the internet.
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My Realities
I feel very happy with the final outcome.
I am also very proud to say, that officials from Sacramento
representing the VIPS science program observed me doing this
lesson. It appears that they had a positive view and requested
further information in the development and resources of my
lessons.
I only regret, that the technology in the classrooms is very
limited. The use of a small television as a projection tool is not a
very effective way to go. However, the final outcome was very
productive for the students. I am also very happy to have gained
a good understanding in how to implement Microsoft’s Excel
and Power Point in the classroom. I fully intend to use these
tools in my lesson planning next school year.
Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School
CTAP 295 Teaching with Technology
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For the first time, I used the internet in a teaching unit. I had
previously used the internet as an information source. I am very
satisfied with how I integrated the use of the internet in this
science unit.
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My Successes
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Used the Internet in whole class instruction.
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Students were able to clearly identify what activities were
required.
• Provided a richer selection of resources for my students.
• I was able to integrate Excel and Power Point in lesson planning.
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• Used the internet to reinforce concepts with visuals and concrete
examples.
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My Shortcuts
• No access to a screen projection unit.
•
Could have integrated the richness of the internet in whole
class instruction with proper technology.
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• Very limited access to Technology. Need a computer lab
with full access to internet for whole class instruction at
least 2 hours a week.
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Student Data and Results
The culminating assignments are represented by the blue, red and yellow bar.
Students were not scored with a grading rubric. Students were encouraged to
complete their assignments. Emphasis, was not placed in letter grades, but
completion of activities and student participation.
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What is on Dirt
Scratch Test
150
Rock Puzzle
Final Review Quiz
100
Experiment 1
Experiement 2
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Rock Classfication
Rock Classification
Scratch Test
Rock Puzzle
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Student Examples
What is on Dirt
Rock Quiz
Experiment 1
Experiment 2
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Mario Sample Experiment 2
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Mazio Sample Experiment 2
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Chelsea Sample Experiment 2
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Jose – Rock Classification
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Mario – Rock Classification
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Rocks and Minerals Melisa C. – Rock Classification
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Arturo What is On Dirt
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What is on Dirt – Melisa T.
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What is on Dirt - Chelsea
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Scratch Test - Arlyn
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Scratch Test - Arturo
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Scratch Test - Zack
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Joe – Rock Quiz
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Arlyn – Rock Quiz
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Karen – Rock Quiz
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Chris - Rock Puzzle
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Melissa C. – Rock Puzzle
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Mario – Rock Puzzle
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Experiment 1 - Hector
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Experiment 1 - Abby
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Experiment 1 - Jose
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Revisions
1.
I paired student activities in groups of three. There was
at least one leader student to keep the group in focus.
2.
All students were required to participate. For the first
time, grading was based on participation and completion
of assignments. No letter grades were given.
3.
Students participated with teacher in finding Rock
related sites and obtaining more information. Students
learned how to use the internet to find more
information..
4.
Totally, revised and changed the original VIPS science
unit.
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FINAL PRESENTATION
There are three major changes I made to my lesson,
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Summary
For the first time, I integrated the use of the internet as
teaching tool. I was impressed with the amount of
resources and aids the internet can offer to improve
students’ interest.
Nevertheless, even with limited resources the use of
technology can be useful. I hope for the time, when
students will have full access to the internet, and a
screen projector that can make a great visual learning
tool.
Esteban R. Ramirez, Hedrick School
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FINAL PRESENTATION
I feel very comfortable with this experience. I used a
typical science lesson, and improved it by integrating
technology.