glowing in space: an ict approach to interdisciplinary learning
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Glowing in Space:An ICT Approach to Interdisciplinary
Learning
Kay Robertson
Sarah Burton
Bruce, Emma , Molly & Sylvie
Riverside Primary School, Stirling
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Who was involved?• 3 classes: Primary 7, Primary 6/7 & Primary
6/7G = 57 pupils
• Home teams across classes
• Gaelic Medium class
• 3 teachers
• Aided transition
Where in the curriculum?
Where in the curriculum?Topical ScienceThrough research and discussion I have an appreciation of the contribution that individuals are making to scientific discovery and invention and the impact this has made on society.. SCN 2-20a
Topical Science
I can report and comment on current scientific news items to develop my knowledge and understanding of topical science.
SCN 2-20b
Planet EarthBy observing and researching features of our solar system, I can use simple models to communicate my understanding of size, scale, time and relative motion within it.
SCN 2-06a
Where in the curriculum?
Technological Developments in Society
When exploring technologies in the world around me, I can use what I learn to help to design or improve my ideas or products. TCH 2-01a
Craft, Design & Engineering
During practical activities and design challenges, I can estimate and measure using appropriate instruments and units.
TCH 2-13a
Where in the curriculum?
I can select ideas and relevant information, organise these in an appropriate way for my purpose and use suitable vocabulary for my audience. LIT 2-06a
Having investigated where, why and how scale is used and expressed, I can apply my understanding to interpret simple models, maps and plans. MTH 2-17d
I value the opportunities I am given to make friends and be part of a group in a range of situations. HWB 2-14a
How did the pupils learn?
How did the pupils learn?
How did the pupils learn?
How did the pupils learn?
• Pupils displayed their work after each mission using a range of media – photos, videos, PowerPoint
• Blog was used for reflections on learning
• Self and Peer Assessment• Homework Tasks• Daily What News• Animation
How did the pupils learn?
What did we learn?
• What did you have to do in the mission?
• What knowledge and skills did you learn?
• What was your role in the mission?• How was your learning assessed?• How did using Glow benefit your
learning?
It’s not about the techIt’s about the teach
Mission 1
It’s not about the techIt’s about the teach
It’s not about the techIt’s about the teach
It’s not about the techIt’s about the teach
It’s not about the techIt’s about the teach
Mission 5
It’s not about the techIt’s about the teach
Why did we use ICT?
When did we assess?
Make Say Write Do
Fact file
Model
Documentary film
Online discussion
Peer & self assessment
Script
Newspaper report
Blog post
Design Brief
Pitch – new spacecraft
Group presentation
When did we assess?Through the Glow Group:• ‘You can peer assess and it’s easy to see other
children’s work. Different way than using paper.’ Nimi
• ‘We can go back and look at it and see what we did. We can compare our work with others and see what we need to do.’ Aidan B
• ‘Share you work and thoughts with other people. It’s easier to peer assess than doing it in a jotter, it’s less complicated.’ Brenden
When did we assess?Glow Group:
When did we assess?Blog: • ‘I like using the blog because it a different
way of sharing our learning. It’s fun. You get to see what other people have written’. Nimi
• ‘Useful and other people can see what we have been doing.’ Aidan B
• ‘It’s exciting and fun.’ Brenden
When did we assess?Blog:
• In March Project Planetarium was the top used Glow Group in Stirling with 2221 views in 1 month.
• All 3 classes received a certificate of achievement from Education Scotland.
Discuss with a partner one way using an online platform could help improve the pupils’ learning in your setting.
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