SGER: Intelligent Computer-Assisted Instruction: The Benjamin Banneker Project

本研究拟在两所城市学校开展为期一年的三年级计算机辅助教学研究。这个项目将使用先进的技术，通过计算机活动加强小学课堂上的数学和科学教学，使学生能够使用信息解决问题的过程。本杰明·班纳克项目是以一位著名的非裔美国数学家和科学家的名字命名的，该项目涉及设计和使用计算机软件，使学生有机会进行与文化相关的模拟，智能辅导系统将监控他们的进度。主要目标是设计和实地测试与文化有关的计算机模拟，并提供专业发展以支持在课堂上使用计算机。为了实现这一目标，天普大学PI/Co-PI数学、科学、幼儿和社会政策教师研究小组将与软件开发人员和小学教师合作开展这一为期一年的项目。在第一阶段，两名工程师将设计软件，并在三年级学生中进行试点测试。该软件将为学生提供年级级的特定模拟和智能辅导。在第二阶段，PI/Co-PI小组将为参与这项研究的教师提供专业发展活动，帮助他们学习如何使用软件解决问题，并将技术融入与文化相关的课程。该项目将在两所以非裔美国人为主的城市特许学校进行。在第三阶段，将进行研究(课堂观察)和项目评估，以衡量项目的有效性。研究结果将被报告给被引用的期刊，并在会议上发表。这个项目有可能通过将数学和科学计算机任务与社区文化联系起来，来“吸引”非裔美国学生的兴趣。

A one-year study of computer-assisted instruction in the third grade classroom at two urban schools is proposed. This project will use advanced technology to enhance mathematics and science instruction in elementary classrooms with computer activities that allow students to use the information problem-solving process. The Benjamin Banneker Project, named for a famous African American mathematician and scientist, involves the design and use of computer software that allows students the opportunity to engage in culturally relevant simulations, and an intelligent tutoring system will monitor their progress. The main objectives are to design and field-test culturally relevant computer simulations and to provide professional development to support computer usage in the classroom. To accomplish this goal, the Temple University PI/Co-PI team of mathematics, science, early childhood, and social policy teacher researchers will collaborate with software developers and elementary teachers to carry out this one-year project. During Phase I two engineers will design the software which will be pilot-tested with third graders. The software will provide students with grade-level specific simulations and intelligent tutoring. During Phase II the PI/Co-PI team will provide professional development activities for teachers participating in this study to help them learn how to use software to solve and integrate technology into culturally relevant lessons. The project will be conducted in two urban, predominantly African American, charter schools. In Phase III research (classroom observations) and project evaluation will occur to measure the effectiveness of the project. Findings will be reported to refereed journals and presented at conferences. This project has the potential to "hook" the interest of African American students by contextualizing mathematics and science computer tasks with the culture of the community.