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Current Trends and Issues for ICT in the Science Classroom

Current Trends and Issues for ICT in the Science Classroom. Presented by Jenefer Wiltschut. Todays Presentation. ICT and Education. Implications for teachers. Current Trends. ICT. ICT using technology to communicate information Integral to successful teaching in the 21 st Century

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Current Trends and Issues for ICT in the Science Classroom

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  1. Current Trends and Issues for ICT in the Science Classroom Presented by Jenefer Wiltschut

  2. Todays Presentation ICT and Education Implications for teachers Current Trends

  3. ICT • ICT using technology to communicate information • Integral to successful teaching in the 21st Century • ICT can be utilised across curriculum streams, not just as a separate entity

  4. ICT in Science Class Learning with Web Tools, Simulations, and Other Technologies in Science Classrooms (Campbell et al, 2010) ICTs in Science Education The Virtual Staffroom Podcast : VSR39 Scientific Curiosity Anatomy of a Project: “Soil Superheroes”

  5. Journal Article - Learning with Web Tools, Simulations, and Other Technologiesin Science Classrooms. (Campbell et al, 2010) Click here for link to PDF of this article

  6. Overview • Advocates of learning “with” technology as opposed to “from” • Highlights unbalanced use of ICT in and out of the classroom setting • ICTs as cognitive tools in scientific inquiry • Opensimulator 3D Application Server (Opensim) • Pedagogical reasoning / Professional Development • Limited examples of ICT potential for the inexperienced teacher

  7. WebsiteICTs in Science Education http://ict-in-science-education.wikispaces.com/

  8. Website Overview • Comprehensive resource for a multitude of ICTs - science specific examples and applications in education • Great for both beginner and confident practitioner of ICT implementation • Not recently updated (2010) • Wiki site = multiple editors • Consider suitability for YOUR classroom

  9. Screen shot of an ICT link http://ict-in-science-education.wikispaces.com/Web2.0s Accessed 19/09/11

  10. PodcastThe Virtual Staffroom (#39): Scientific Curiosity The Virtual Staffroom: Scientific Curiosity

  11. Scientific Curiosity – An Overview • Examination of the current use of ICT in the science classroom • Emphasis on ICT as a cognitive tool • Lengthy Podcast – unstructured discussion • Anecdotal accounts from experienced teachers – opportunity to learn & generate ideas

  12. VideoAnatomy of a Project: “Soil Superheroes” Edutopia: Anatomy of a Project: “Soil Superheroes” Video Link

  13. Overview • Excellent “real” classroom application • Emphasis on using ICT to stimulate student learning • User friendly approach to demonstrating use of ICT • Highlights potential disadvantages for tech and content overload

  14. Summary • Key trends and Issues • Technology integral to successful education • Bring the technology used in informal settings into the classroom • Allow students to learn ‘with’ technology not ‘from’ technology • Create meaningful association between technology and content

  15. Where to from here? • Teachers become the students • Doing More With Less (and Other Practical Educational Technology Tidbits) – Adam Bellows • Explore free software and resources – Blogger, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube etc. • Seek help from colleagues and training programs • Have fun!

  16. References • Betcher, C. (2011) VSR39: Scientific Curiosity [Audio Podcast] Retrieved from http://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/vsr39-scientific-curiosity/id199687512?i=90563914 • Campbell, T. et al. (2010) Learning with Web Tools, Simulations, and Other Technologies in Science Classrooms Journal of Science and Education Technologies 19, 505-511. doi:10.1007/s10956-010-9217-8 http://129.123.92.202/wolflab/wolflab/Publications_files/2010%20Campbell%20Ed%20Tech.pdf • Ellis, K. (Producer & Director). (2010, February 24) Anatomy of a Project: “Soil Superheroes” [Video File]. Video posted to http://www.edutopia.org/maine-project-learning-multiple-disciplines-community-guide-video • Information Communication Technologies in Science Education (2009) Retrieved September 21, 2011 from the ICT in Science Education Wiki: http://ict-in-science-education.wikispaces.com/ • Ito, M. et al (2008) Living and learning with new media: summary of findings from digital youth project. Retrieved from http://www.macfound.org/atf/cf/%7BB0386CE3-8B29-4162-8098-E466FB856794%7D/DML_ETHNOG_WHITEPAPER.PDF • Lamb, B. (2004). Wide open spaces: Wikis ready or not. EDUCAUSE Review, 39(5), 36-48.

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