Technology+to+Support+the+5E+Learning+Cycle

toc =Technology to Support the 5E Learning Cycle= Wendy Smith & Brian C. Smith [|TLT Conference], Rochester, NY August 6, 2008 :: NSTA Conference, Boston, MA March 27, 2008

**Engage**
Attention-getting, identifying misconceptions, motivating techniques, sharing prior knowledge, generating student inquiries

Technology Tools:
 * [|YouTube] /[|TeacherTube] -
 * [|SMART™ Senteo] -
 * [|PhotoStory 3] -
 * [|Animoto] -
 * [|Flickr] /[|FlickrStorm] -
 * [|Moodle] -

**Explore**
Data gathering techniques in cooperative groups, build a common base of understanding, guided inquiry

Technology Tools:
 * [|Pasco] /[|Vernier] - Collecting Data
 * [|iPods] & Digital Voice Recorders
 * Digital cameras
 * GPS (location based data) - [|Geocaching] :: [|Earthcaching] :: [|Waymarking]
 * [|RSS] (information from blogs, wikis and news sources) - [|Google Reader]
 * [|Del.icio.us] (storing, sharing, searching online bookmarks as well as building networks through social bookmarking) (BRIAN)

**Explain**
Data processing technique for whole class, students share understandings of concepts and processes, clarification and cohesion of scientific concepts and vocabulary

Technology Tools:
 * Blog - http://goapes.blogspot.com/
 * [|Wiki] - Both - [|Wikis in Plain English]
 * [|Google Docs] - [|Google Docs in Plain English] :: [|Biology Text] (BRIAN)
 * [|Google Maps] (collaboratively add data, explanations, photos, & video) - [|GM MillCreek]
 * [|Google Earth] (embedding data, findings, photos & video)
 * [|Slideshare] -

**Extend**
Make real-world and school to work connections, application to different situations, expansion of learning

Technology Tools:
 * [|Google Docs] (Presentation)
 * [|Google Earth] (publish to community sites)
 * [|Google Maps] (make maps and share them with others privately or publicly)
 * [|Moodle] - [|Earth Science]
 * Blog - http://micropopbio.org/
 * Wiki - http://pondpartners.wikispaces.com

**Evaluate**
Identify and evaluate student learning, teacher and/or student evaluation of learning, monitor and adjust instructional practice, formal/informal Technology Tools:
 * [|SMART Ideas] concept mapping
 * [|Inspiration] /[|Kidspiration]
 * [|SMART™ Senteo] Interactive Response System
 * [|VoiceThread]
 * Podcast
 * Weblog - http://challengebychoice.wordpress.com/
 * [|Movie Maker] /[|iMovie]
 * [|PhotoStory 3]
 * [|Moodle] - [|Earth Science]