Summary CFF Boot Camp 20101
The Boot Camp for CFF had a Star Trek theme and was geared for sustaining the CFF program, project-based learning, SAS, schooling for 21st Century, unleashing student passion, and goal setting.
To share the experience of the breakout sessions and model lessons, click on the hyperlinked topic that interests you. If you have questions about a session or lesson, feel free to contact the presenter(s); they would be more than happy to discuss topic with you.
Breakout Sessions:
Topic / Summary / Presenter(s)Primary (main) Resources / Analysis of documents, photographs, podcasts, and other resources to sharpen critical thinking and to actively analyze, evaluate, and reflect information. / Stevie Kline
Joyce Mason
Project-based Learning / Authentic learning environment where students actively participate, discuss, collaborate, analyze, and evaluate information using real world problems and projects. / Diane Chessman
Beth Cornell
Beyond Core 4 / Projects in district, use of technology. / Tracy Sevin
RTII for Secondary / Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTII) in secondary settings. / Amy Walker
Copyright Issues/Answers / Apply Fair Use Guidelines, learn responsibility for copyrighted materials. / Matt Dancho
Ann Noonen
Paradigm Learning: Creative Thinking & Learning / Involve students in genuine and authentic creative thinkingand learning. / Melissa Gallagher
Web Tools for Creative Thinking, HOTS
*click on PPoint link (How High is It?) / Utilize web tools for creative and higher order thinking. HOTS versus LOTS / Jim Gates
Virginia Glatzer
Innovative Technology in Science Inquiry / ITSI prepares diverse students for careers, produced dozens of activities for middle and high schools. / Carolyn Staudt
Mobile Devices / Prepare students to use mobile devices in everyday life and incorporate into classroom. / Jimbo Lamb
Philip Burrell
Visual Literacy / Create visual representations of information; teach students how to make sense of what they see. / Ken Rodoff
Global Collaborations / Learn various methods to locate collaborative partners around the world. Create a virtual environment for collaboration. / Gretchen Hall
Mardy McGaw
Student Produced Videos / Moviemaking for teachers and students. American Film Institute materials and plan are provided. / Brooke Langan
Joseph Martin
Mobile Learning with QR Codes / Practical application of the use of QR Codes in the classroom. Learn about QR Code and Semacode technology in reference to business world and apply in education. / Laura Jacob
DI – Differentiated Instruction / Up-to-date and effective differentiated instruction practices to create engaging and empowering 21st Century classroom environment. / Jessica Kos
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Model Lessons:
Topic / Summary / Presenter(s)Campaign for President
Social Studies - adaptable / Students work collaboratively to create web pages for fictional presidential candidate. Utilize Google Apps, Web 2.0 Tools, and other media sources. / Sheryl
Wright-Brown
Death Row Exoneration
Global Studies
AP Government
Law and Justice / Students investigate Death Row cases and attempt to exonerate PA inmates. Used Wiki online forms, Skype, and documents. / Dayna Laur
Advanced Biology Project
Biology / Students create sports cast documenting a season or career ending injury after learning anatomy and muscular systems. / David Prushinski
Show Document
Business - adaptable / Students work simultaneously to construct sections of a business plan. / Cheryl Bengel
Linear Regression Models
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Algebra / Working in small groups, Algebra students plot data using Geogebra. / Rebekah Ihlefeldt
Literature Circles
English / Students work together and utilize Web 2.0 tools to demonstrate understanding of novel over a 5-6 week period. / Beth Ryce
International Paper Airplane Challenge
Math and Science / Students from four schools in different countries worked together to determine the best airplane. Utilized Skype, Google Docs, email, Wikispaces, Movie Maker, and YouTube. / Cathy Laguna
Catapulting Towards
the Future
Physics - adaptable / Students work in groups to design and construct a catapult with a goal to hit a target with various parameters. Each catapult must have manual and be field tested. / Ben Smith
Where’s the Fire Now?
Social Studies - adaptable / Project based off of Billy Joel’s song, “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” Class discusses topic that covers social, political, economic, religious, and military issues. / Andrew Cerco
The 21st Century
Socratic Seminar
English / English project uses web tools to differentiate instructions in Socratic Seminars. Foster higher-level thinking skills and promotes collaboration. / Amanda McMahon
Renewable/Alternative Energy
Physics - adaptable / Students study alternative energy, work in groups, and create interactive posters. / Jennifer Bandura
Declaration of Independence
Social Studies - adaptable / Students re-writing Declaration of Independence for understanding without losing meaning. Presentation using PPoint, PhotoStory, or video. / Michael Calvert
Quadratic Function
Web Quest
Math / Utilize Web Quest to study connection between standard form of a quadratic function and the shape and position of the function’s graph. / Becky Weible
PA Clear Standard:
Civics and Government
Social Studies / Students create a two-minute Public Service Announcement using Photostory or other video production. PSA should influence public opinion and encourage civil action about issue. / Mark Schmidt
Agent of Change
English - adaptable / Four week project: Read book, share experience with others, collaborate, make text-to-world connections, and discuss content with peers and adults. / Karen Lerch
Fuels and Fuel Economy
Biology - adaptable / Compare graphs, discuss correlation, explain fuel efficiency, address attitudes about fossil fuels and alternative energy, and present project in any format. / Louise Maine