For+Teachers

=For Teachers=

This wikispace is designed to explore the potential for the use of web 2.0 tools in the classroom.

The majority of activities presented are embedded into the wikispace.

The links to each of the e5 areas present selected activities based around the use of ITC in generating student understanding. The activities are based on Sustainability and its applicability to the [|VELS level 4] Science domain.

Specifically, the following Learning Focus and Standards from the VELS:
 * //Students practise framing and investigating questions that interest them and are drawn from locally based issues; for example,[|sustainability] of farming practices, comparative efficiencies of alternative forms and sources of [|energy] used in the community, effectiveness of school recycling programs or the use of new technology.//
 * //Students use everyday examples to illustrate the transforming and transferring of energy.//

Engage
In this area the students undertake a quiz to explore their current level of understanding of wind energy. This quiz was generated using [|GoogleDocs]. In this program it is possible to generate an interactive form that emails results to the designer. These results can then be used to review or establish the current knowledge levels of the students. Also included on pages is a [|Voki]. Voki's are an animated avatar that can be used to explain information. This site provides either text to speech or recorded response capabilities.

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Explore
In this area students are invited to enter notes on the [|wallwisher] page. This provides them with an opportunity to explore what they think and how others are exploring the concept of wind energy. The wall can be explored on multiple occasions allow the students to enter more comments and reflect on those posted by others. Using the wall can then be extended into a mind mapping exercise as the posts can be moved and grouped. media type="custom" key="20369494"

Explain
Wind Energy activity

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[|Primary Pad] is a web-based word processor designed for schools that allows pupils and teachers to work together in real-time. =====

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Purpose

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Elaborate
In this activity the students refer to a selection of [|youtube]videos and an external link in order to build their own windmill. This activity gives them a opportunity to complete a practical task and use creativity to design and explore the use of wind energy.

Evaluate
In this section the teacher evaluates students' knowledge on sustainability using a voice thread. Students will write or record their ideas on the voice thread provided. The teacher may ask students to elaborate on their answers to check understanding. media type="custom" key="20369490"