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"We
looked at current radar and satellite images and compared them to
images over the last 12 hours. We communicated with students in
Miami to find out what their weather was like. Using computers opens
up more doors than just a textbook. In the textbook there might be
three pages on weather. There is no limit to how much you can learn
about weather with a computer."
-- Middle School Student |
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"By
observing real-time cams, students learned how to view a picture and
wrote creative writing stories appropriate to the picture. They were
fascinated by the live pictures. Some were very interested in how
each new version of a picture showed moving objects (or animals) in a different location. That
convinced them it was real-time data."
-- Middle School Computer Teacher |
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"Students
investigate the difficult concepts of average and instantaneous
velocity using real-time data obtained from a commercial aircraft
during flight. The word is out there among the students that this is
another 'cool' thing that is being done in a subject called physics
('whatever that is'). There has been no greater motivation in my
classroom this year than the use of real world, real-time data.
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-- High School Physics Teacher |
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"Students
track the route of a real ship at sea by looking at the ship data
every day. They calculate how far the ship travels each day,
determine its speed and course heading, and make predictions about
the next day's course. The excitement and enthusiasm regarding the
ship has been at an all time high. Students refer to the ship as
'our ship' and think this project is 'the best'."
-- Middle School Science Teacher |
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"Students can
follow the stock market using up-to-the-minute information. Since
students like immediate gratification, real-time puts them in the
center of the action now."
-- Community School Teacher |
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"My students
monitored local politicians' current views and statements prior to
an upcoming election and conducted mock interviews with pointed
questions."
-- High School Social Studies Teacher |
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