Introduction to the Enhancing Science Education Through Technology (ESETT) program covering the history of phase 1 and phase 2, description of phase3, professional development, technology tools, and other pertinent information. 
 
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Podcast: introduction_to_esett.m4v

In this episode, we will hear from two Correia Middle School science teachers and how they used online topic forums for their science fair projects. The online topic forums allowed the teachers to facilitate support and collaboration not only between students but also between teacher and students. 
 
Core Competencies for Technology Literacy Addressed: 
Seven 
 
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Podcast: correia_scifairtech_studentscaffolds2.m4v

In this episode we will discuss how 8th grade teachers at Correia Middle School use Microsoft Word and PowerPoint templates for science fair projects as scaffolds for students to complete the science fair write up and board layout. The templates were available from the teacher's web sites providing access any time, anywhere. (Part 1 of 2) 
 
Core Competencies for Technology Literacy Addressed: 
Five and Six 
 
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Podcast: correia_scifairtech_studentscaffolds1.m4v

In this episode we will highlight technology use in an additional 3 science fair projects at Correia Middle School. The technology highlighted will include scientfic tools such as a pH sensor and sound meter, Microsoft Excel including uncertainty calculation, the use of a scanner, and digital locker. Part 2 of 2. 
 
Core Competencies for Technology Literacy Addressed: 
One, Four, Five, and Eight 
 
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Podcast: corria_scifairtech_part2.m4v

In this episode, we will highlight technology use for three science fair projects at Correia Middle School. The technology highlighted will include robotics hardware and software, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Photoshop. Part 1 of 2. 
 
Core Competencies for Technology Literacy Addressed: 
Four, Five, Six, and Eight 
 
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Podcast: correia_scifairtech_part1.m4v

In this episode, we will talk with two students from Pershing Middle School who used scientific probeware for their science fair projects. We will discuss with them the type of sensor they used, the importance of the sensor for the project, what the students thoughts were when collecting data with the sensors, and how the students felt using the sensors in their projects.  
 
Core Competencies for Technology Literacy Addressed: 
Four 
 
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Podcast: Pershing_SciFair_Students.m4v

In this episode, Kellie Marcarelli, a teacher at Pershing Middle School, will discuss how students used Probeware (scientific tools) to collect and analyze data in their science fair projects. She will explain how these tools allowed the students to feel like real scientists in their ability to collect larger data sets more quickly and accurately while leaving them more time for interpretation, analysis, and the ability to focus more thoroughly on recommendations, conclusions, and trends that the data represented.  
 
Core Competencies for Technology Literacy Addressed: 
One, Four, Five, Eight, and Nine 
 
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Podcast: ScienceFairPershingMarcarelli.m4v

In this episode, Jeremiah Potter, a teacher at Pershing Middle School, will discuss how the students used technology in a variety of ways for their science fair projects. Topics will include how the use of technology:  
1. increases student learning and their ability to present data and results 
2. helps second language learners 
3. helps students to communicate ideas to an audience 
4. provides for differentiated learning opportunities 
5. how scientific tools increase the quality and quantity of data that can be collected leaving more time for interpretation 
6. how Moodle allowed students to work more like scientists through online collaboration with peers while also providing the vehicle for more frequent and higher quality feedback from teachers.  
 
Core Competencies for Technology Literacy Addressed: 
One, Two, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, and Ten 
 
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Podcast: ScienceFairPershingPotter.m4v

In his 8th grade science class at Correia Middle School, Mr. Ozeni uses his web site to provide documents, data, and templates and also to publish student work.  In addition, he also uses Topic Forums using PHPBB for teacher moderated online threaded discussions.  Below are links to the different projects on the site with a summary of what you will find at each link.

8th Grade Science Fair Project:
Students used Microsoft Word for writing and making tables, Microsoft Excel for creating data tables, analyzing data, and making graphs, Microsoft PowerPoint for creating a mock up of the science fair presentation board, digital cameras, and scientific tools such as probeware. 

• Assignment, Documents, Temlpates, Scaffolds, Links to Websites

• Examples of Student Work  

Rubber Band Trajectory Project
Students used Microsoft Word for write up, Microsoft Excel for collecting, analyzing, and graphing data, and the Internet to conduct research and conduct simulations.

• Assignment, Documents, Templates, Scaffolds, Links to Websites

Balloon Powered Car Project
The students used the topic forums to collate research, Microsoft Excel for collecting, analyzing, and graphic data, Microsoft Word for podcast script and write up, Internet for research, iMovie and GarageBand for creating podcasts. 

• Assignment, Documents, Templates, Scaffolds, Data, Links to Websites
• Pictures of Student Work
• Podcasts
  Period 1
  Period 2
  Period 3
  Period 5
  Period 7

Topic Forums

• View home page for PHPBB topic forums which are used for threaded discussions.  Forums are private.

Boat Project
Students used the Internet for research, Microsoft Word for write up, Microsoft Excel for data collection, analysis, and graphing. 

• View assigment and photos of student work

Atom Discovery Comic Project
Students used the Internet for research and ComicLife software to produce the comic.

• Assignment, Documents, and Links
  
• Student Comics (Toward Bottom of Page)  
  

Element Cube Project
Students use the Internet for research and Microsoft Word for write up.

• Assignment, Documents, Links, and Templates
  

Astronomy Comic Project
Students use the Internet for reserach, Inspiration software for data collection and organization, ComicLife software to produce a visual and textual trip through the uinverse in a comic strip, and GarageBand to produce a video podcast.  Templates, scaffolds, and links for reasearch are also located at this site.

• Assignment, Documents, Links, and Templates
  
• Podcasts
  Period 1
  Period 2
  Period 3
  Period 5
  Period 7

Electronic Portfolio
Students will use PowerPoint to create a portfolio of their work during the 8th grade year.  Template, documents, and rubric are located at the following link.

• Electronic Portfolio

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The students in Heather O'Donnell's 7th grade class produced Public Service Announcemnts on infectious diseases using ComicLife software.  Small examples are pictured below.  Please click on each picture to see a larger image or click on the links to the right under Link to Media. 

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In this episode we will show a montage of student created mechanical interaction movies from Jerry Ruiz's class at Roosevelt Middle School.  
 
Core Competencies for Technology Literacy Addressed: 
One, Five, Six, Eight, and Nine 
 
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Podcast: mechanical_interactions.m4v

In this episode we will discuss how we develop teacher's expertise at school sites through face to face and distance-based just-in-time support and collaboration.  
 
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Podcast: teacherexpertise.m4v

Throughout the year students are asked to write and create with their new found knowledge and understanding of science content. By clicking on the link below you will find a description of each learning opportunity and links to exemplars. 
 
View the Pershing Middle School: Ms. Buchanan's OnLine Student Portfolios Overview 
 
Core Competencies for Technology Literacy Addressed: 
One, Two, Three, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, and Ten 
 
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In this episode we will talk about how we are using technology tools to support and enhance collaboration including text messaging, Moodle, Remote Desktop, video streaming, blogging, and podcasting. 
 
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Podcast: technology_tools.m4v

This episode we will discuss the release days that each ESETT teacher receives for professional development including how we use them to building community and what sort of activities for professional development in which the teachers may participate. 
 
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Podcast: releasedays.m4v

This episode will discuss the ESETT week-long summer professional development which includes the baseline technology assessment, building the ESETT learning community, teaching technology in the context of our work, teaching Moodle and how Moodle can be used with students in the classroom, individual action plans, how we will evaluate the ESETT grant, and teacher compensation. 
 
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Podcast: summerpd.m4v

In his 8th grade science class at Correia Middle School, Mr. Gardinier uses his web site to provide documents, data, and templates and also to publish student work. In addition, he also uses Topic Forums which he created using PHPBB for teacher moderated online threaded discussions. For a detailed look at Mr. Gardinier's projects, and student work, and a summary of hardware and software the students used, please check out the information below. 
 

8th Grade Science Fair Project:
Students used Microsoft Word for writing and making tables, Microsoft Excel for creating data tables, analyzing data, and making graphs, Microsoft PowerPoint for creating a mock up of the science fair presentation board, digital cameras, and scientific tools such as probeware. 

• Assignment, Documents, Temlpates, Scaffolds, Links to Websites

• Examples of Student Work  

Rubber Band Trajectory Project
Students used Microsoft Word for write up, Microsoft Excel for collecting, analyzing, and graphing data, and the Internet to conduct research and conduct simulations.

• Assignment, Documents, Templates, Scaffolds, Links to Websites

Balloon Powered Car Project
The students used the topic forums to collate research, Microsoft Excel for collecting, analyzing, and graphic data, Microsoft Word for podcast script and write up, Internet for research, iMovie and GarageBand for creating podcasts. 

• Assignment, Documents, Templates, Scaffolds, Data, Links to Websites
• Pictures of Student Work
• Podcasts
  Period 6
  Period 7
  Period 1
  Period 2
  Period 5
  

Topic Forums

• View home page for PHPBB topic forums which are used for threaded discussions.  Forums are private.

Boat Project
Students used the Internet for research, Microsoft Word for write up, Microsoft Excel for data collection, analysis, and graphing. 

• View assigment and photos of student work

Atom Discovery Comic Project
Students used the Internet for research and ComicLife software to produce the comic.

• Assignment, Documents, and Links
  
• Student Comics (Toward Bottom of Page)  
  

Element Cube Project
Students use the Internet for research and Microsoft Word for write up.

• Assignment, Documents, Links, and Templates 
  

Planet Research Project
Students use the Internet for reserach, Microsoft Word for data collection, and Microsoft PowerPoint for presenting information.

• Assignment, Documents, Links, and Templates

Bridge Project
Students use the Internet for research, Microsoft Word for data collection and write up, and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and graphing.

• Assignment, Documents, Links, and Templates
• Photos of student bridges (Toward Bottom of Page)

Sport/Activity Analysis Project
Students use the Internet for research and Microsoft Word for write up.

• Assignment, Template, Links  
  

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The 7th grade students at Pershing Middle School have constructed web based student porfolios using Apple's iWeb software. The portfolios may include student theses for each unit of study, podcasts, science fair projects, and concept webs created using Inspiration software. 
 
View the Pershing Middle School: OnLine Student Portfolios 
 
Core Competencies for Technology Literacy Addressed: 
One, Two, Three, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, and Ten 
 
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Mrs. Poland, a teacher at Roosevelt Middle School, filmed the combination of Yeast and sugar with time lapse photography of a balloon filling up with air that the Yeast was exhaling.  
 
She also filmed the combination of Yeast and sugar with time lapse photography of Bromthymol Blue (BTB) changing from blue to yellow over time as the Yeast consumed the sugar and the gas they gave off was piped through the BTB solution. 
 
Her purpose for doing this was to be able to help students make sense of the information they had learned after the lab and to be able to relate further learning back to the visual data that she had collected. As many students at Roosevelt Middle are English Language Learners, she strives to capture as much visual information as possible to help the students to learn the content. 
 
Core Competencies for Technology Literacy Addressed: 
One, Six, and Eight 
 
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Mrs. Poland, a teacher at Roosevelt Middle School, captured video and still photos of cells. She was able to capture video of cilia moving on the cells and Protists and Bacteria in real time. Her purpose for doing this was to be able to help students make sense of the information they had learned after the lab and to be able to relate further learning back to the visual data that she had collected. As many students at Roosevelt Middle are English Language Learners, she strives to capture as much visual information as possible to help the students to learn the content. 
 
Core Competencies for Technology Literacy Addressed: 
One, Six, and Eight 
 
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Ms. O'Donnell's class at Roosevelt Middle School created this movie to summarize the process of digestion. The movie was entered into the San Diego County IVIE film competition in Spring of 2006 and took first prize in 6-12 Math/Science category. 
 
Core Competencies for Technology Literacy Addressed: 
One, Five, Six, Eight, Nine, and Ten 
 
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Podcast: Digestion Live!.m4v

Ms. O'Donnell's students at Roosevelt Middle School performed the skit from SALI Activity 13 and filmed by the teacher. The reason for putting this skit to film was to more thoroughly engage the students. Roosevelt has many English language learners in the school population and lengthy readings can be difficult to follow. By filming the skit and playing the movie for the class, the use of the students creativity and accents in the performance sought to engage the students much better. The teacher's initial speculation was that this version of the skit would engage the students more than just the reading and, in fact, that was the result that she found to be true. 
 
Core Competencies for Technology Literacy Addressed: 
One, Six, Eight, Ten 
 
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This video episode shows the students assembling the various organ systems with clay as done in SALI Activity 12. As we are watching the students assemble the clay model, they are explaining information about the organs and organ systems involved. Mrs. Poland's students at Roosevelt Middle School wrote a script, filmed, and edited the movie. 
 
Core Competencies for Technology Literacy Addressed: 
One, Five, Six, Eight, Nine 
 
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This episode focuses on the Online Lesson Builder including an overview, how teachers access and use the lesson builder, and our plans for the future. 
(Excerpted from the July 2006 NECC Presentation) 
 
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Podcast: lesson_builder.m4v

This episode focuses on goal setting through the use of Individual Action Plans. We talk through the process and criteria for setting up the plans and how they will be reviewed and evaluated throughout the ESETT grant. (Excerpted from the July 2006 NECC Presentation) 
 
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Podcast: ESETT#6_goal_setting.m4v

This episode discusses the qualifications and process for choosing a lead teacher at each ESETT school site. (Excerpted from the July 2006 NECC Presentation) 
 
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Podcast: ESETT#5_lead_teacher.m4v

This episode contains information about the data collected for teachers and students in June 2006. Data was collected for the teachers and students who participated in ESETT in the Phase 1 and Phase 2 schools. The teacher data was collected through the Edtech Profile online survey and student data was collected through various other online surveys. (Excerpted from the July 2006 NECC Presentation) 
 
Core Competencies for Technology Literacy Addressed: 
One, Five, Six, Nine, and Ten 
 
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Podcast: ESETT#4_phase1_2_data.m4v

Presentation on ESETT at the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) in July 2006. Presentation focuses on an overview of ESETT, including history, professional development, hardware and software, results to date, and examples of student work. 
 
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Podcast: ESETT#3_NECC.m4a

In this weeks episode, we are going to hear briefly from students on how they are using their Palm PDA's in science and math and how through the ESETT program, the 7th grade science teacher is building capacity, in technology, at Roosevelt Middle School. 
 
Core Competencies for Technology Literacy Addressed: 
Five 
 
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Podcast: ESETT#2_PDA.m4v