Lynee+Zajac-Beck+-+Science

= = = = =**Google Tools**=
 * I use Google Sites for my class webpage at [|www.zbscience.com]. I purchased my own domain name for a few bucks a year and have it forward directly to my Site. This helps students to remember how to get to my website even when the AWest page might be down.
 * The [|daily agenda] is shown in class each day using Google Presentation and automatically updates in my [|website].
 * I keep a [|list] of what assignments are collected using a Google Doc and inserted it onto my [|website] . When I update the list it automatically updates on the website.
 * Science students are required to have several forms signed at the start of each year. I combined all of these into one Google Form and put it online for an "electronic signature". I inserted the Form onto my website [|here] . As parents and students fill out the form data is collected on a Google Spreadsheet for me to sort, print, graph or archive. I also like to utilize Forms for online surveys, worksheets or quizzes.
 * [|Astronomy Choice Project] -- Students researched a topic in cosmology that interested them, collaborated on a Google Presentation with a partner, then published and posted the link to the class wiki. The final projects can be viewed here.
 * More examples of students using Google Docs/ Presentations at [|Energy Flipper] and [|Volcano Project] and [|Solar System Project Sign Up.]
 * See an example of how I incorporate Google Sky into the Astronomy curriculum [|here].
 * My classes experimented with Google Groups as an alternative to Wikispaces in the Spring of 2009 at [|Astronomy] and [|Earth Science] . Students seemed to be less intimidated by Groups but there were issues with students being mysteriously dropped from their accounts which makes the Group unusable for the entire class. Google help files indicate that this could be the result of having students all sign up from one IP address (I have students use our tech lab to create an account) and they are working to address the problem. Once this concern is addressed I plan to resume use of Groups.
 * Earth Science Natural Disasters Project --
 * Example of a Google Doc @http://docs.google.com/View?id=ddpjdk35_0d345hbht
 * Example of a Presentation []
 * Survey using Forms/Spreadsheets
 * Form []
 * Raw Data []
 * Summarized Data []
 * Google Sites Handout I created for a teacher training [[file:Google Sites Handout.docx]]
 * Google Tools for Collaboration - handout created for NSBA site visit in May 2010 [[file:Google Collaborations NSBA visit.docx]]
 * Students collaboratively wrote a lab using a template I provided on Google Docs - Impact Lab
 * The Stellar Baby Book Project was designed to compare the life of a star with the life of a human. Students designed "baby books" about their star then sent me the link for their project using a Form . Example 1 and Example 2.

= = =Wikispaces=
 * Earth Science Wiki: http://zbearthscience.wikispaces.com/>
 * Astronomy Wiki: http://zbastronomy.wikispaces.com/
 * A homework assignment asking students to post on their class discussion board [[file:Wiki Discussion Board.doc]]
 * Other wiki assignments: [[file:Wiki Vocab assignment.doc]] and [[file:WikiSpace Build Content.doc]]
 * A set on instructions given to students on how to navigate Wikispaces[[file:WikiSpaces Instructions.doc]]

= = = = =** Quia **=

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 * I use Quia for weekly quizzes that students take outside of class. See my profile page [|here].

=**Clickers**= = =
 * Student paces clicker testing: suggestions, rules and advice for students [[file:Clicker Testing at your own pace.doc]]

=**Online Credit Recovery**=

I taught an Earth Science credit recovery class on Blackboard in Spring 2010. As I was preparing to teach the course, I developed a checklist of assignments, meetings and assessments for each unit. These have proved extremely helpful for both the students and myself.



=Introducing Technology=
 * This tutorial takes a block day but is worth it![[file:Technology Tutorial Fall 09.doc]]
 * A very basic intro to computer hardware used for a modified science/tech class [[file:Computers 101.doc]]
 * Instructions for students to set up an Excel gradebook[[file:Excel grades lesson.doc]] and a follow up[[file:Excel tutorial 2.doc]]
 * Instructions for students on how to email me a file [[file:How to email a document to your teacher.doc]]


 * Guide on inserting videos into Powerpoint. Students can log in to Discovery Education Streaming to get video clips (username:arvadawest password:student) [[file:How to insert videos into PowerPoint.doc]]
 * Note sheet for use while learning Powerpoint skills [[file:Ppt tutorial.doc]]
 * Using Google to publish a presentation[[file:Publishing PowerPoint Presentations Via Google.doc]]
 * Illustrates how to use the reviewing toolbar on Word [[file:Reviewing Toolbar.doc]]


 * A walk through of a 1 week "Tech Boot Camp" to introduce students to Excel, Word and Powerpoint.[[file:Tech Boot Camp.ppt]]
 * A work in progress... a cheat sheet for subs teaching in a room with a Smartboard. [[file:Substitute Guide to Smartboards.doc]]

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