U UA A T Te ec ch hn no ol lo og gy y i in n M Mo ot ti io on n

E E- -S Sh he ee et ts s
Robert Mayben: RMayben@bamaed.ua.edu
Virtual Handout: uatim.wikispaces.com/e-sheet
Summer Workshops: uatim.wikispaces.com/Summer2009Workshops

WORKSHOP TOPICS
1) What is an e-sheet?

An E-Sheet is a simple technology integration strategy that directs student research on the Internet.

The following information provides suggested criteria, but the e-sheet is very flexible in order to meet
your teaching needs. Do not feel that you must follow this information precisely. Be creative!
An E-Sheet consists of 2 parts:
1) One to three websites selected by the teacher-Basic/More than three websites-Advanced
2) A set of questions designed by the teacher to guide the student through the information on the
selected websites
Questions can be designed to address higher order thinking skills or normal information gathering.
Students are able to practice reading comprehension and information literacy skills as they are guided
through the content of the selected websites.
E-Sheets can be distributed as printed worksheets, as web sites, or as a document template in which
students type the answers.

E-Sheets are often referred to as electronic worksheets, web worksheets, or interactive worksheets.

2) Where can I find examples of e-sheets?

Elementary: Laurie Fowlers E-Sheet Site: http://www.lauriefowler.com/esheet.html
Secondary: Summer 2006 Workshop: www.bama.ua.edu/~rmayben/tim/esheetsummer.htm (Scroll)
Mike Bissell has an excellent site as well. Check the Tuscaloosa City Magnet School site when it
becomes available.


3) Resources for Finding Content

Thinkfinity: www.thinkfinity.org
Internet 4 Classrooms: www.internet4classrooms.com
Alabama Virtual Library: www.avl.lib.al.us

4) E-Sheet Throw Down

Why should I use an e-sheet?
a) The e-sheet is simple to create and easy to use.
b) The e-sheet meets Alabama Technology Course of Study Standards.
o http://www.bama.ua.edu/~rmayben/tim/esheetstand.htm (2002)
o 2009 Technology Course of Study Alignment Coming Soon!
c) The e-sheet can also be aligned to meet standards from other subject areas.
d) The e-sheet promotes reading comprehension across the curriculum.
e) The e-sheet teaches information literacy skills.

Why is an E-Sheet different from an ordinary worksheet?
a) The e-sheet is interactive.
b) The e-sheet integrates technology skills into the content.
c) The e-sheet can be designed to encourage cooperative learning and critical thinking skills.


5) Create an E-sheet

Together: I will walk through the creation process step-by-step.
On Your Own: www.bama.ua.edu/~rmayben/tim/esheetsummer.htm (Scroll for instructions)


6) Placing Your E-Sheet Online
School Web Page: Differs from system to system (No way to explain this to everyone today!)
Web Poster Wizard: http://poster.4teachers.org (Its free and pretty easy!)
Use a Wiki (See the Wiki Workshop Site: uatim.wikispaces.com/wikiworkshop)
Other Options (Google Docs, Google Sites, Blogs, etc.)
Use a Word Template & Have the Students Type the Answers
Use Delicious or another Social Bookmarking Site


7) E-Sheet as a PDF
Open Office: www.openoffice.org (Word Processor has a PDF convertor.)
PrimoPDF: www.primopdf.com (Installs a PDF printer to your computer.)


8) Classroom Uses
Learning Centers: Assign times for students to work individually or in pairs.
Computer Labs (Basic): Students can work individually or in pairs.
Computer Labs (Advanced): Students type answers into a document that has been saved as a template.
Introducing or reinforcing a concept or topic/follow-up activity
Other Suggestions: