Thursday, October 29
5:15 PM-6:15 PM
UTC
Pavilion Ballroom B

The GlobalEd 2 Project: Expanding the Science and Literacy Curricular Space

Brief Paper ID: 27517
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    Scott Brown
    University of Connecticut
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    Kimberly Lawless
    University of Illinois at Chicago
  3. Mark Boyer
    University fo Connecticut

Abstract: The GlobalEd 2 Project utilizes educational technologies available in middle school classrooms to build a PBL environment embedded in social studies classrooms as an expanded curricular application aimed at increasing instructional time devoted to science and persuasive writing in a virtual environment. Over 400 students from two different states in urban and suburban locations participate in a 5-week web-based simulation focused on negotiating international agreements on water resources. Data is collected on pre- and post-testing on writing skills, and self-efficacy related to science, writing, social studies and technology.

Presider: Wael Nawara, HORIZON Interactive Studios

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