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 * CUIN 561 - Active Learning - Math, Science & Technology**
 * Seattle University - Summer, 2009**
 * ARTICLES**

__Criteria for a successful article discussion__: 1. review the highlights of the article; 2. have some discussion questions ready; 3. enable some consideration of what makes this article useful and/or practical in a classroom; 4. clarify the article's source (as needed).

Bonwell, C. & Eison, J. (1991). __Active Learning: Creating excitement in the classroom__. National Teaching and Learning Forum. Retrieved June 21, 2009 from http://www.ntlf.com/html/lib/bib/91-9dig.htm
 * Readings to be discussed 6-24-09:**

Boss, S. (2008). __Project Engagement: Digital-age projects give more students room to follow their own interests__. Northwest Education, 13 (3), 6-11. Retrieved June 21, 2009 from http://nwrel.org/nwedu/13-03/features/project.php {Go to http://nwrel.org/nwedu/ click on "Back Issues," and then to "Student Engagement Spring-Summer 2008" to find a link to the story under "Features."}

Cloues, R. (2006). __Yuck! Worms are Disgusting!__ Rethinking Schools Online. 20 (4), Retrieved June 21, 2009 from http://www.rethinkingschools.org/archive/20_04/yuck204.shtml {Go to http://www.rethinkingschools.org/ click on Archives, scroll down to click on "Volume 20, No, 4 — Summer 2006," and then scroll down to "Yuck! Worms Are Disgusting!."

For **elementary** group (from Kathy) Zmuda, A. (2008). Springing into active learning. //Educational Leadership, 66,// p. 38 - 42. Retrieved June 22, 2009 from []
 * Readings to be discussed 6-29-09:**

For **middle level** group (from Juliana): Sprague, Debra and Pixley, Cynthia (2008). 'Podcasts in Education: Let Their Voices Be Heard'. //Computers in the Schools//,25:3,226 — 234. (link through Lemieux Library) [] (and here is a pdf)

Also for the **middle level** group (from Anela) Gupta, Anoop (2008). __Constructivism and Pee Collaboration in Elementary Mathematics Education: The Connection to Epistemology__ Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education. 4 (4) 381-186 Here's the pdf or [|this link] should take you to the google list, it's the top one

For the **secondary** folks: Prince, M. 2004. "__Does Active Learning Work? A Review of the Research__", Journal of Engineering Education 93(3): 223-231; online at [] (752 kB). (From Mark R.)

Also for **secondary** people (from Matt): Veteto, B. (2002). __Elementary Algebra__ __+ Student-Written Web Illustrations = Math Mastery__. // Seventh Annual Mid-South Instructional Technology Conference //. Retrieved June 23, 2009 from: []

**Readings to be discussed 7-01-09:**

For **elementary** group (from Andy H.) McKinney, Kathleen. (2009). "Active Learning." Center For Teaching, Learning and Technology. http://www.cat.ilstu.edu/additional/tips/newActive.php

For elementary group (from Kate B.): Active Learning Techniques- []

For **middle** level (from Jackie) Evensen, Deb. //Active Learning: Bridging the Gap for Fetal Alcohol Effect Children.// Toolbox Parenting.
 * http://www.toolboxparent.com/PowerTools/Evensen/BridgingGapforFASD.aspx ]]

Also for **middle** level (From Brittany L.) Weisman, Evelyn Marino; Hansen, Laurie E. //Strategies for teaching Social Studies to Elementary Level ELLs.// Education Digest, Dec2007, Vol. 73 Issue 4 [|Strategies for Teaching Social Studies to Elementary Level ELLs]

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For **secondary** folks:

Zweck, J. (2006). __Strategies to Promote Active Learning in Math/Stat Discussion Sessions__. University of Maryland, Baltimore. Retrieved June 23, 2009 from [|www.math.umbc.edu/~zweck/TATrain/ActiveLearningStrategies.pdf] (from Paige)

**Readings to be discussed 7-06-09:** For **elementary** group (from Katy L.): Shimkanin, J., & Murphy, A. (2007, September). __Let Monarchs Rule__. Science & Children, 45(1), 32-36. Retrieved June 25, 2009, from Educational Research Complete database.

For elementary group (from Jayme Harris): Rance-Roney, J (n.d.). (2008 October). "Technology in the English Language Learner Classroom?" National Writing Project. Retrieved July 5, 2009, from:[] For the **middle** people (from Amelia) Driscoll, Marcy P. (2003). "How People Learn (and What Technology Might Have to Do with It). //ERIC Clearinghouse on Information &Technology.// Retrieved June 30th from Educational Research Complete database.

Click [|here] for the article. (pdf) **** Bonwell, C. and Eison, J.A. (1991). Active Learning: Creating Excitement in the Classroom. ERIC Clearinghouse on Higher Education. Washington, DC. George Washington Univ. Washington, DC. ERIC Identifier: ED340272. Retrieved June 30, 2009 from [].
 * Also for the Middle School People!! (**from Darren**)**

For **secondary** folks: McConnell, D., Owens, K., & Steer, D. (2003). Assessment and Active Learning Strategies for Introductory Geology Courses. //Journal of Geoscience Education, 51(2), 205-216.// Retrieved June 29th from [] (from Shannon)

**Readings to be discussed 7-08-09:**

For the **__elementary__** level group: (By Megan James) [|New teaching strategies get students out of their chairs] The Seattle Times, May 4th 2005. This is an older article from 2005 but it puts a real face to what is being done in schools in the area of active learning. Enjoy!

For the **elementary** level group: (from Andrea Fuentes-Diaz) Stone, Michael K. //Rethinking Lunchtime: Making lunch an integral part of education.// The Center for Ecoliteracy, 2009. Retrieved July 5, 2009, from []
 * Note: the article is spread over 2 pages; if you click "Print" on the bottom right corner, it will print the article in its entirety.

//For **middle** level group: (By Dianne Gallawa) Klasky, B., & Wasley, P. (2007, April 25). Outdoors, the new "in" place to learn. //Seattle Post Intelligencer//. Retrieved June 23, 2009, from [] Additional Information: // //For **middle** level group (from Juli Rangel): Jones, B., Valdez, G., Nowakowski, J., & Rasmussen, C. (1994). __Meaningful, Engaged Learning__. // Designing Learning and Technology for Educational Reform //. Oak Brook, IL: North Central Regional Educational Laboratory. Retrieved June 28th, 2009 from []

For **middle** level group (from Juli Rangel): Author and publication date unknown. __Constructivism__. Funderstanding.com. Retrieved June 28th, 2009 from [] (page 3)//

For **secondary** folks (from Casey A.): Reba, M., & Biggers, S. (2008, March 6). //Active Learning in Mathematics via Tablet PCs, Web-Based Software, Podcasts, and Interactive Homework Systems//. Retrieved July 5, 2009 from http://archives.math.utk.edu/ICTCM/i/20/S057.html

For **secondary** (from E-chieh): Spronken-Smith, R. & Harland, T. (2009, July). "Learning to Teach With Problem-Based Learning", Active Learning in Higher Education 10: 138-153 online at [] (Note: If you are not retrieving this article from campus, you may need to sign in with your Seattle University account username and password.) (Note #2: If you have trouble with the link above try [] Then click on the [Abstract] for the fourth article down titled "Learning to teach with problem-based learning".) (Note #3: My article is extremely long. Here are the page number I will be concentrating on during our discussion: p. 139-141, p.143 (PBL rules), p. 144-145 (Experiences of Facilitation), p. 148-151. I would encourge everyone to read the entire article, but...)

//**Readings to be discussed 7-13-09:**// //For **elementary** level group (from Jennifer Ek): [|Community Service Learning: Merging Active Learning with Civic Action] Roberts, Pamela (Date unknown). Community Service Learning: Merging Active Learning with Civic Action. Retrieved July 1st, 2009 from www.responsiveclassrooms.org

Also for **elementary** level group (from Christina): [|A Student-Active Learning Approach to Spelling Instruction] Zutell, Jerry, Ph.D. (Date unknown). A Student-Active Learning Approach to Spelling Instruction. Retrived July 11, 2009 from []

For **middle** level group (from Sarah Allsop-Fine): [|Cooperative Learning Is a Brain Turn-On]  Willis, Judy (2007 March). Cooperative Learning Is a Brain Turn-On. //Middle School Journal//,// 38//, Retrieved June 30, 2009, from http://www.nmsa.org/Publications/MiddleSchoolJournal/Articles/March2007/Article1/tabid/1287/Default.aspx

Also for Middle Level Group (from Allison) [|Active Learning] McKinney, Kathleen (date unknown). Active Learning. Retrieved July 10, 2009 from []

For **secondary** folks (from Kate G.): // Hsu, Eric, et al. (28 November 2007). Seeking big ideas in algebra: the evolution of a task. Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, Volume 10, Numbers 4-6. Retrieved June 28, 2009, from http://www.springerlink.com.proxy.seattleu.edu/content/?k=big+ideas+in+algebra

Problem Based Learning and Precalculus (from Taylor)** Stanley, Sonya (2002). Revitilizing Precalculus with Problem-Based Learning. The Journal of General Education, Volume 51, No. 4. Retrieved July 8, 2009 from http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?vid=11&hid=107&sid=a6743ef5-32d8-4802-8b81-340a8703e7d7%40sessionmgr102&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=ehh&AN=26802652
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//**Readings to be discussed 7-15-09:

For Middle Level Teachers - from Janie**// Owl & Mouse Educational Software. (n.d.). //Active Learning Projects//. Retrieved July 13, 2009, from Owl & Mouse: http://www.yourchildlearns.com/alphome.htm Browse and see what might be useful to you!


 * Also, just a brief one to check out** - McKeachie, W. J. (n.d.). //Active Learning.// Retrieved July 13, 2009, Adapted from R.M Felder and R. Brent Effective Teaching Workshop, North Carolina State University, 1977: http://courses.science.fau.edu/~rjordan/active_learning.htm

For Secondary (from Jakerific - you're welcome): Felder, Richard and Brent, Rebecca (2003). ** //Random Thoughts...Learning by Doing// //. http://www4.ncsu.edu/unity/lockers/users/f/felder/public/Columns/Active.pdf//**