teaching and learning secondary s chool science with current and future ict’s
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Teaching and learning secondary school science with current and future
ICT’sEDU 205
By Owen Macer
Mobile devices: The iPod Touch Pocket computer
WiFi internet
Science classroom applications:- Note taking- Global clock functions- Calculating equations- World maps and Weather
forecasts
Media uses for Photos, movies, youtube and music
Image 1: The iPod Touch
Strengths Inexpensive compared to laptops or
computer labs
Mobility
Web applications in the scientific field:- “Earth 3D” represents an image of the
world that can be viewed at different angles
- 3D representations of molecules at high zoom
- Biological applications eg, CT images, students own medical files and drug interactions
Image 2: CT scan of a human head
Image 3: 3D image of a strand of DNA
“Earth 3D” Images
Image 4: location of countries Image 5: Close up of a landscape
Image 6: global View Image 7: Photo of a section earth
Weaknesses Most applications to education are
still in a “visionary stage”
Teacher training
Risks in managing devices- damage, loss of equipment, controlling content,
Charging stations required
Development of classroom management techniques
Initial and ongoing costsImage 8: Broken iTouch
Interactive Websites:BBC Bitesize Combination of audio, video,
animations and student interaction to develop learning concepts
Aims to engage students through active participation
BBC Bitesize website:- Curriculum related- Compliments formal education- Has a set learning structure of
revision, activity and test
Image 9: Bitesize science website
The revision section of the topic ‘Representing motion’
Image 10: page 1 of 7 in the revision section of the learning program
Example of an interactive activity
Image 11: Start Image 12: Info Image 13: Info
Image 14: Info Image 15: Questions Image 16: Finish
The Test at the end
Image 17: Example of the test questions
•The test at the end of the learning module covers the content that was located in the previous two sections.
•Once completed your score is given
•You can have as many attempts at the test as you want
Strengths Students can learn at their own time and pace
Reduce teaching preparation. (no worksheets needed)
Can be accessed at home
Inspires teenagers interest outside formal learning
Develops students computer skills
Engages students into a new learning topic
Promotes reading material
Most are free to use eg. BBC Bitesize
Image 18
Weaknesses The use of humour and music
may be distracting
Only covers general concepts
Doesn’t promote writing tasks
Requires internet and computer access
BBC Bitesize is a UK website so SI units are different Image 19
Interactive whiteboards (IWB’s) Large display that is
connected to a computer
Can be operated using a pen, finger or computer curser
1/7 classrooms will have one by 2011
Can be used for TV/DVD/youtube videos and interactive websites
Podcast: A school principal at a primary school in Ireland speaks about the value of Interactive Whiteboards in classrooms
Image 20: students actively using the IWB
Strengths Improves audio and Video
material
Colourful tool
They can be used to teach externally
Promote active participation of students
Can be connected to a computer
Image 21: Teacher using an interactive whiteboard with the appropriate pen
Weaknesses Preparation
Teacher training
Costs
Visibility
Can be prone to damage i.e. using a whiteboard marker on the screen is a common mistake
Image 22: poor visibility of an IWB
Power point Are used to present
information in slides
Slides can contain text, graphics, movies and other objects
Can be used in a science classroom to show complex concepts
Image 23: Microsoft power point logo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpvgfmEU2Ck
How not do a Power point presentation
Strengths Can be projected onto a screen
Can be used in conjunction with other ICT’s eg. M-learning, interactive whiteboards, internet links and computer based programs
Engaging for students
They can be clear and concise with the use of dot points
Students can make their own
Weaknesses If not used correctly they will fail to engage the
audience (refer to Youtube)
Require computers
Time consuming to create
Require training and instruction to use
The audience is passively involved
ICT’s in EducationTrends Issues Online learning directed
More use of audio, video, interactive flash games
Looking more into mobile education
The more technology used the more power is required which could enhance climate change
May restrict science lessons from performing practical activities if teachers can access these online
Students may not develop literacy and numeracy if ICT’s are over used
Older generation teachers may struggle to adjust to rapid advances in technology
Behaviour management will be managed differently
Table 1: trends and issues with ICT’s in Education.
Implications for teachers Training programs will have to be
implemented for each individual ICT so they are used appropriately
Teachers will need to collaborate with colleagues, students, local community and the wider community to teach this effectively
Will have to seek student feedback to find out if their opinions on specific ICT’s
References: Images Image 1 : http://www.ipodfactory.com/images/itouch.jpg http://www.earth3d.org/ Image 2:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/archive/d/da/20060904231838!Head_CT_scan.jpg Image 3;
http://www.3dscience.com/img/Products/3D_Models/Biology/DNA/DNA_w_Phosphate_structure Images 4-7: http://www.earth3d.org/ Image 8: http://www.spicu.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/itouch_broken.jpg Image 9 and 19: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/edexcel/patterns/ Image 10:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/apps/ifl/schools/gcsebitesize/science/quizengine?quiz=edexcelgroupsintheperiodictable&templateStyle=science
Images 11-16: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/edexcel/patterns/groupsact.shtml Image 17:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/apps/ifl/schools/gcsebitesize/science/quizengine?quiz=edexcelgroupsintheperiodictable&templateStyle=science
Image 18: http://www.picturesof.net/_images/student_watching_the_clock_080612-172209-092001.jpg
Image 20: http://www.ftworthfamilyhomes.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/interactive-whiteboard.jpg Image 21: http://www.cisb.com.cn/UploadFile/Illustration/image/smart_board_04.jpg Image 22: http://www.ivci.com/images/smart-board-600i-interactive-whiteboard-photo.jpg Image 23: http://www.contrib.andrew.cmu.edu/~iclanton/CCM-Website/images/PowerPointLogo.png
References: Information Journal Article: Banister, Savilla (2010) 'Integrating the iPod Touch in K-12 Education:
Visions and Vices', Computers in the Schools, 27: 121 — 131
Podcast:http://blog.teachnet.ie/?p=1612 Accessed 7/8/2010
Table 1: Constructed by Owen Macer 7/8/2010
Interactive websitehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/sciences Accessed 7/8/2010
YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpvgfmEU2Ck Accessed 7/8/2010