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EDU 205 By Owen Macer. Teaching and learning secondary s chool science with current and future ICT’s. Mobile devices: The iPod Touch. Pocket computer WiFi internet Science classroom applications: Note taking Global clock functions Calculating equations
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EDU 205 By Owen Macer Teaching and learning secondary school science with current and future ICT’s
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 costs Image 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 • 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 Image 17: Example of the test questions
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
How not do a Power point presentation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpvgfmEU2Ck
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 Education 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 website http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/sciences Accessed 7/8/2010 • YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpvgfmEU2Ck Accessed 7/8/2010