Transcript How do we get there?

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ICT can be a powerful tool when used
appropriately to aid the delivery of science
lessons and as a tool for students. As ICT
capability increases, so should its application
in science.
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to develop a wider range of strategies for
embedding ICT in pedagogy
to identify appropriate application of students’
ICT capability (particularly in Scientific
Enquiry)
to consider how ICT can add value to the
teaching and learning of science
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improve and extend use of ICT in teaching
and learning
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seek opportunities to use ICT
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identify when the use of ICT is appropriate
Embedding ICT
Using dataloggers usefully
Why use dataloggers?
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Important to reflect the current world of
science. Industrial and research science
relies heavily on ICT-controlled equipment
and new measuring techniques.
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Impressive achievements, such as the
sequencing of the human genome, would not
have been possible without ICT-controlled
analytical tools.
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Students need to appreciate that this is the
direction of science in the 21st century.
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As events happen, results are instantly
displayed on the screen, prompting
discussion.
Software provides a range of aids for
analysing and getting information from data.
Data can be stored for later use.
It is easy to repeat an investigation.
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Students can capture data involving very fast
or very slow changes accurately
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Electronic measuring equipment removes the
tedium of manual measuring and recording
and frees up time for discussion of the
underlying science.
Enhance individual learning 
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In individual or paired applications, pupils
need clear directions before they start,
otherwise too much time could be spent
trouble-shooting.
Structured tasks and activities should focus
on the scientific ideas underpinning the
model, not the ICT skills needed to manage
the software.
Enhance whole class learning 
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Use a large screen or data projector so that
the whole class can see.
Students:
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ask questions, predict and hypothesise observe,
measure and record, and manipulate variables;
interpret results and evaluate scientific evidence
present and communicate their findings in a
variety of ways.
What might the learner of the future look
like?
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Learners shaping their own learning
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Networked and collaborative learners
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Changing conceptions of teacher/learner
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Expectations of agency and feedback
How do we get there?
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Learners as co-designers
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Innovative applications of technology to
support learning
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New sites and spaces of learning
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Shifts to our curriculum and assessment
systems
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Pupils should be taught to make observations
and measurements in a precise and systematic
way
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They should be helped to present their findings
concisely and accurately in a variety of ways
including drawings, diagrams, graphs and
charts.
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They should have some opportunities to carry
out the whole process of investigating an idea
and to make decisions about what to do.
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Experiments with sensors provide opportunities
for pupils to ask “What if ...?” questions.
Match old technologies with new:
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Thermometer
v
Temperature probe
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Ticker timer
v
Motion probe
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Stop watch
v
Light gates
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Newton balance v
Force probe
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Kent Year 7 class
Classroom Video design
Using Spreadsheets
Useful Case studies
Interactive whiteboards - NASA
Science by email
Class Blogs
Class Blogs
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post class-related information such as calendars, events,
homework assignments and other pertinent class
information.
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post assignments based on news articles and have
students respond on their own weblogs, creating a
portfolio of their work.
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provide online readings for students to read and react to.
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gather and organise Internet resources for a specific
course, providing links to appropriate sites post photos
and comment on class activities. .
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publish examples of good student work done in class.
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information about topics they are studying in class, and
readings to inspire learning.
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make use of the commenting feature to have students
evaluate experiments to develop language skills.
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post tasks to carry out project-based learning tasks with
other students across year groups.
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link your class with another class somewhere else in the
world
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Moodle
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Creating a Blog site