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Using ICT in Science

ICT in science. Background handout gives:some usesspecific examples relating to Carrying out tasks' from Guide for Teachers and Managers:Scienceexemplification of Collecting and analysing' from Guide for Teachers and Managers:ICTfurther reading. . Information and communications technology (I

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Using ICT in Science

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    1. Using ICT in Science

    2. ICT in science Background handout gives: some uses specific examples relating to ‘Carrying out tasks’ from Guide for Teachers and Managers:Science exemplification of ‘Collecting and analysing’ from Guide for Teachers and Managers:ICT further reading

    3. Information and communications technology (ICT) provides access to a wealth of science resources. It is also a powerful potential tool for learning. Learning activities and investigative work can be supported and enhanced through the use of such technology. Within the context of science, there is wide range of opportunities for pupils to apply and develop skills through the use of ICT to support their learning.’ 5-14 National Guidelines Environmental Studies:Science: Guide For Teachers and Managers

    4. This session Concentrates on: data capture digital microscope data logger data handling spreadsheets databases

    5. Why use databases? Less time on: calculations searches sorts graphs More time on: looking for patterns analysing interpreting thinking!

    6. What ‘levels’ are appropriate? look at ICT Collecting and analysing: Exemplification of strand identify places where databases are referred to compare with Science Carrying out tasks strand

    7. Getting started use ready-made database commercial teacher prepared make database with pupils

    8. Database v. spreadsheet Database is any system for storing information in a structured way. Spreadsheets can be regarded as a special kind of database.

    9. Database v. spreadsheet Database searches sorts graphs Spreadsheet searches sorts graphs CALCULATIONS MODELLING

    10. Real data in spreadsheets Advantages measurement: has purpose needs to be accurate process is: relevant meaningful Disadvantages decimal places awkward numbers graphs not ‘text book’ doesn’t always illustrate a relationship needs preparation

    11. Example What makes a sycamore seed fall slowly travel furthest?

    12. Possibilities … Properties of seed weight shape length width area Other factors temperature wind speed height from which seed dropped

    13. Seeds Chose to examine: length width Measured: time of fall distance away from ‘tree’ Data entered into sycamore spreadsheet

    14. Gyrocopters Paper gyrocopters used: length of ‘wings’ changed flight time measured Data entered into gyrocopters spreadsheet

    15. Seed database With younger children, a database of different seeds could be made or added to.

    16. Data capture Two examples: digital microscope datalogger

    17. Digital microscope allows demonstration saves time enhances observational skills stimulates curiosity promotes collaboration can provide permanent record

    18. Data loggers Sensors monitor environmental conditions e.g. light heat. Data logging occurs when this information is captured electronically.

    19. Dataloggers fast accurate useful over very short or very long periods useful in difficult locations facilitate repetition encourage analysis/interpretation deepen understanding

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