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Technology-Enhanced Learning Episodes
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For example: [|Grow Beasts in Wikispace] Created by Mark Roddy
 * Abstract** -- Students use spreadsheets and a wikispace to facilitate the construction of their understanding of how mathematical measurement and modeling can be used to make predictions of a physical phenomenon, the growth of a Grow Beast.

[|Analyzing Gravity with Motion Detectors] Created by Marc Parrish
 * Abstract** -- Students use CBR2 motion detectors , attached to a TI-84 graphing calculator, to calculate speed and acceleration of various falling objects, and compile and analyze data in Excel.

[|Exploring Culture through VoiceThread] Created by Renee
 * Abstract** -- Students will use VoiceThread and Google Images or Picsearch to create a four to six minute visual and audio presentation on their native country and culture. 

Weather Across the Country Created by Christine
 * Abstract --** Students use a data collection website to research local past and present weather characteristics, such as temperature and precipitation, and note any patterns in the data. Students will also gather data from classrooms in other states or regions, and compare and contrast weather phenomena.

Claymation/iPhoto
 * Abstract:** Students will work in groups of 5 to create a small claymation set. Each set will consist of three characters made out of clay, as well as five props (mixed media) and a painted backdrop. Students will then use a digital camera to take photos that they will play in sequence through iPhoto in order to create a fifteen second stop frame animated video.

__Presenting Asian Immigrant Experiences__ Created by Luis E.
 * Abstract**--United States history students will utilize internet resources to research and gather information dealing with the experiences of 19th and early 20th century Chinese and Japanese immigrants in the U.S. and present their findings in a powerpoint presentation and monologue/role-play format.

[|Summarizing Data On Our Names] Students will use the WolframAlpha search engine to learn more about their names through data and line graphs; their popularity, rank, historical figures, etc., and create "name profiles" to share with each other. Created by Anna S.

[|Aesop's Fables] Students will enhance their reading skills by listening to one of Aesop's Fables on Gutenberg: The Audio Books Project, reading the story out loud with a partner, and recording a choral reading of the story. Created by Allison

___ [|Using Digital Archives for Analysis and Communication] Created by Olivia
 * Abstract:** Students will use the National Archives Digital Vaults and Wikispaces to analyze historical images and documents. Students will be doing this throughout the year, and will create a digital portfolio that includes all of their analysis from the units we have done.

Favorite Poem Project Created by Brian
 * Abstract:** Students will watch videos from the Favorite Poem Project to gain an appreciation for poetry. Then they will select a poem that they like and create an iMovie to show how poetry connects personally to them.

[|Diversity of World War II Americans] Created by Kevin
 * Abstract**: Students create a foundation to experience events of World War II through a multiple perspective framework using Internet research. Students research and summarize the experiences of diverse groups of Americans involved in World War II. Students will summarize their findings in a class wikispace (jigsaw style) and briefly present. Future World War II unit work will use this foundational research to reflect on events from multiple perspectives.

Earth Shakin' Created by Rachel
 * Abstract:** Through lecture (and Power Point), students will learn the basic foundations to understanding earthquakes. Later they will synthesize this new information with previous knowledge of plate tectonic boundaries. The class will discuss the relationships between fault types, plate boundary types and earthquake locations.

You're the Expert! Biomes of the World Jigsaw Project Created by Jen
 * Abstract:** Students will form small Research Teams and learn about one of Earth's biomes using at least four web-based resources. Each Research Team will prepare a medium-length (10 minute) PowerPoint presentation on their biome to be presented at the Biome Symposium.

An Exploration of Self as an Historical Figure Created By Eryn
 * Abstract**: Students will create a personal narrative to be presented chronologically on a PowerPoint. Each event will be accompanied by a visual that is obtained through one or more digital documenting tools.

Experiments, Flip Cameras, & iMovie Created By Inna
 * Abstract:** In small groups, students will demonstrate using the scientific method and present their experimental findings through a video presentation using Flip Cameras and iMovie. Students will then share these videos with the class.

Creative Writing Professional Portfolios Created by Paige
 * Abstract**: Students will create a creative writing portfolio to showcase their work using wikispaces or google sites. The portfolio will also include a short film produced in imovie describing their writing philosophy and future goals.

[|Historical Biography Project] Created by Jackie
 * Abstract:** Students will work in pairs to reasearch a historical figure of their choice, create a PowerPoint presentation, and upload their presentations to a class Wikispace.

Descriptive and Comparative Writing Created by Anthony
 * Abstract**: Students will use online museum archives, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint to create an expository essay and presentation that explores successful descriptive and comparative writing.

[|The "Big Four": Diving Into the World of Marine Invertebrates] Created by Meredith
 * Abstract:** Using Google as a research tool, students will work in groups to gather information about a class of marine invertebrates. They will report their findings on a class wikispace.

Native American Project Using Google Images, iPhoto, and iMovie Created by Robyn
 * Abstract:** Students will work in groups of four to research a Native American tribe from an assigned geographic region and create a 5-minute photo video presentation of their findings.

Understanding the Technical Side of the Interview Process **Abstract**: Students will record interviews using field recorders with experts in a topic chosen by them as part of a larger research project. The interviews will then be edited using Apple's Garageband program. Created by CoreyAllanMartin

Using The American Memory Project and PowerPoint to Learn about American History Created by Sara D.
 * Abstract**: Students will access primary resources and materials from the Library of Congress, available online at the American Memory Project. They will then work in pairs to create a PowerPoint presentation on a time period or movement in American history, incorporating materials in at least 2 different forms of media from the American Memory Project.

Collective Understanding Created by Timothy Wind
 * Abstract:** Groups of 5 or 6 students collaborate to create an art collective. Each group will use Google SketchUp and Audacity to create a simulated installation expressing their collective's goals.

Using Surveymonkey.com and Excel for a Statistics Project Created by Amber
 * Abstract:** Students will collect data from their classmates using Surveymonkey.com, will analyze the data in Excel, and make a visual representation of their data to share with the class.

Choose-Your-Own Science Project! Created by Kate
 * Abstract:** Students will select a question/topic from an online database, research the topic, and use a presentation software to share their findings with their classmates.

Exploring Countries Through Voices of Youth Digital Diary Created by Brianna
 * Abstract:** Students will understand the context of a digital diary entry by researching about the country, issue, or youth that is featured in the entry.

[|Bringing Shakespeare Up-to-Date: Using Blogspot.com, iMovie and Youtube.com] Students will write, perform and produce their own short movie interpretations of Shakespeare using iMovie and Youtube.com The scripts for these movies will be written and shared with their classmates on Blogspot.com so that they can have many classmates act as peer reviewers. Created by Lauren
 * Abstract:**

1967 - The Summer of Love **Abstrac**t: Students will synthesize various aspects at play in 1967 to create a multi-media PowerPoint presentation, incorporating music, interviews, images, and footage links. Created by Katy von B.

Seattle Metropolitan Area Students' Migration and Immigration Project Created by Susanna Cole
 * Abstract-** Students will briefly interview their parents (or other adults if parents are not available) about what brought them or their ancestors to Seattle, record the interviews with flip cameras, edit the video clips with iMovie, and post them to a class web page. The students will also analyze and categorize the responses of those interviewed as a class and post their results to the webpage.

An Exploration of Culture Created by Amalia
 * Abstract:** Over three days, a class 9th grade world history or world geography students explores their own cultural identities using the "cultural iceberg" model. They then connect with students from another part of the world to discuss culture, using Skype.

[|Poetry and PowerPoint] Created by Valerie
 * Abstract:** Students will write personal poems and use PowerPoint to help artistically illustrate them to the class.

[|School Brand Creation] Created by Sarah Starr
 * Abstract:** Students will use the Adobe Creative Suite (CS) and the Pantone Matching System (PMS) to facilitate the creation of branding standards for their school and develop an understanding of how the branding criteria effects the visuals created for their school.

[|Mystery on the Web]
 * Abstract:** Students use the MysteryQuests website to gather information, compile information in a word processing document, evaluate evidence, and solve a real-life mystery!

[|International Current Events] Created by Linnea Strandy
 * Abstract:** Students will research a country's current events through Cyber School Bus Country at a Glance, using Today's News. Students will choose three news sources and three current events to research. The students will then write summaries of the current events and post the summaries on the class blog page through 21Classes. They will review each other's pages and post comments with feedback.

Math Lesson Enhanced by Smartboard **Abstract:** This was a math lesson building computational fluency by finding pairs of numbers embedded in 5. The lesson was taught using the Smartboard and a computer to enhance student understanding. Created by Jessica

Intercambios Culturales: Cultural Exchange **Abstract**: This lesson will deepen students' understanding of the different uses of the imperfect tense in conversational Spanish by using Skype for video conferencing with Guatemalan high school students. Students will discuss their childhood (things they used to do) in order to practice the imperfect tense and to further develop a relationship with and understanding of their cultural exchange partner. Created by Kimberly

[|The Power of LoggerPro] Created by Ryan
 * Abstract:** Students will use LoggerPro software and sonic range finders to create Position vs. Time graphs, Velocity vs. Time graphs, and Acceleration vs. Time graphs.

[|Fossils and Rocks-Oo la-la] Created by: Nisha
 * Abstract:** Students will use, a digital camera, excel, and power point to identify and compare fossils.

Oceanography: Marine Organism Films Created by: Leni
 * Abstract:** Students will work in teams to research marine organisms and create an iMovie film that shows what they learned and utilizes information found during their web research. 

National Budget Simulation
 * Abstract**: Students, serving as Economic Advisor to the President, must help balance a national budget. Conflicting goals create a need for compromise and tradeoffs among major spending categories, while keeping the budget deficit from growing.

[|Sailing the Open Seas - Looking at Maritime Exploration from a Multicultural Perspective]
 * Abstract** - Students will use internet search engines to find information about various naval explorers and various computer programs or applications ([|www.timerime.com], the Paint program on PCs or some other art program) to compare and contrast two different explorers. They will examine explorers from at least five different countries.
 * Created by**: Laura

Writer's Workshop with ePals Abstract: Through the use of Skype and E-Mail, children will learn about the daily life of students from another country with the help of an ePal. Their relationship with their ePal will develop throughout the year with certain checkpoints along the way where both children will have a chance to share work done in Writer’s Workshop classes. While my hope would be that they would remain in contact with their ePal, the final project for the classroom will be to write a poem or short story with their ePal. Created by Sarah Kimble

Family Tree Lesson with Smartboard Created by Jillian
 * Abstract**: With the help of a smartboard children will learn what a family tree is and how to read one. The SmartBoard has a family tree lesson that can be down loaded. It allows the teacher to create a family tree right on the screen. The activity comes with several different types of structures for a family tree as well so that the students are able to read multiple types. After learning what a family tree is and teaching students about the history and order of their families, they will create their own family tree.

The Audacity of Listening to Your Own Voice Created by Anna Barker
 * Abstract:**In this lesson, students will prepare news reports in French to correspond with photographs of current events, then record their stories using Audacity in order to assess their speaking skills. This lesson is designed for intermediate French students (high school) who have used the internet before, but who have not used Audacity software (unless outside the classroom). This lesson will likely span at least two normal (55 minute) class periods or one block period.

Role Playing Civil Rights Leaders

Abstract: Students, in groups of three or four, choose an important civil rights movement leader to research and report on. In groups, they will perform a thorough internet research on the specific individual they have chosen. They will decide as a group how to present their information to the rest of the class; their project will be recorded using a Flip camera. The project will occur within two week time span. by Bona

The Properties of Water

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Created by Kyrsten Pratt
 * Abstract:** Students will see a video of water exploding in a brass bomb and develop their understanding of the properties of water. They will use this knowledge to make predictions about why water on the earth behaves in particular ways.=====

[|Political Cartoons Kicked up a Notch!]  Abstract: Students will be assigned different decades in U.S. history (in pairs) that they will have to illustrate with at least six political cartoons depicting different conflicts that took place. The cartoons will have to show different points of view of those conflicts; for instance, if a student is given the 1960s, they could find one cartoon that is anti-Vietnam War and one that mocks all of the protesters of that time. Created by Lea Kaminstein

**[|The Molecules of Life: An iMovie Starring You!]**
====**Abstract**: In small cooperative learning groups, students will work on mastering identified social skills and will learn about the four essential molecules of life (nucleic acids, carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids). Students will utilize flip cameras and iMovie or Movie Maker to create and record a newscast, skit, rap, or music video that demonstrates their understanding of the structure, function, and relevance of these molecules.==== Created by Sasha