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Supporting Science Inquiry with Technology

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

inquiry and tech

Supporting Science Inquiry with Technology Conference

partnerships

  • Learning Forward Virginia
  • Virginia Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development (VASCD)
  • Virginia Association of Science Teachers (VAST)
  • Virginia Society for Technology Educators (VSTE)
  • Virginia School-University Partnership (VSUP)

agenda

  • 9:30 - 10:00   General session
  • 10:00 - 12:00 Workshop #1
  • 12:00 - 1:00   Lunch
  • 1:00 - 3:00     Workshop #2
  • 3:00 - 3:30     Closing session
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Welcome to Charlottesville!

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Welcome to
Albemarle County

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What is technology's role in science education?

At its heart, inquiry is an active learning process in which students answer research questions through data analysis.

-- Randy Bell

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The role of the falconer

At some point, the falcon hunts on its own.

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If inquiry is "an active learning process in which students answer research questions through data analysis," what is technology's role?

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“So perhaps what is more important is not whether technology is making us stupid but if educational systems need to shift from teaching us what to think, to showing us how to think.” -- Jason Lodge

breakout sessions

  • Elementary - Room B101
  • Secondary - Room B102
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