Post on 04-Jan-2016
ICT IN THE SCIENCE CLASSROOM
By Toby Hopkins
Context
Secondary Education Science Human Biology/Biology Genetics
Contents
What is ICT? Application of ICT’s in the science
classroom Journal article Website Podcast Video Strengths/Issues Conclusion
What is ICT
Information and Communication Technologies
Allows external communication and information in the classroom
Radio Tv Computer Cell phones Etc.
Application of ICT’s in the Science Classroom
Journal Article
A framework for teachers’ integration of ICT into their classroom practice (Donnelly, McGarr, & O’Reilly, 2011)
Decline in students undertaking science Simulation technology on the rise Independent Teacher positions Integrating ICT into classroom Framework
Quote
“Educational change is dependent on what teachers do and think” (Fullan; as cited in Donnelly, McGarr, & O’Reilly, 2011)
http://0-www.sciencedirect.com.prospero.murdoch.edu.au/science/article/pii/S0360131511000522
Journal ArticleStrengths
Comprehensive research and referencing Framework Low running cost Individual Self-pace Time
Journal ArticleIssues
Ireland study Less students undertaking science Barriers Teacher positions
Website
Genetic Science Learning Center (2011)
About Website
Genetic Science and Learning Centre Provide educational materials and programs
to be used world-wide http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/ http://teach.genetics.utah.edu/ Educational material on biological science, in
particular on genetics Used by Teachers, students and public Meet US education standard Learn.Genetics website is one of the most
widespread education sites in the world
WebsiteStrengths
Designed for non-research audiences Jargon-free Target multiple learning styles Convey concepts through animation and
interactivity Up to date Free and easy
WebsiteIssues
US education standard Copyright Computer access
Podcast
http://www.nsta.org/publications/laboutloud.aspx
Bartel & Basler (2010)
About Podcast
Lab Out Loud Radio Program Episode 49 “Science We Can Listen To” Audio in classroom Songs, interview snippets and podcasts
into lesson plan
PodcastStrengths
Current science teachers Multiple Science Background Specific content (“Science Friday” ) Blog Fun (music) Dramatise Science
Bartel & Basler (2010)
PodcastIssues
Specific content Outdated Only one sense used = not very flexible Credibility
About Movie
Encourages ICT in the classroom Eg: Teacher presentations Practical experiment guide Simulations Pre-prepared lessons Student assessment Combine old methods (physical material)
with new methods (ICT (simulations))
(LJCreate, 2010)
MovieStrengths
Straight to the point Visual examples Easy to digest Brief length Engaging
MovieIssues
Not expanded or explained ideas Does not cover issues of ICT No dialogue
Conclusion
There are good ICT’s and applications available for educational purposes and many are free
Educational websites are great tools for in classroom and out of the classroom work
ICT’s are facilitators like teachers Learning through different senses Fun and different for students Strengths out weigh issues
References
Bartel, B. (Presenter) & Basler, D. (Presenter). (2010, 20th September). Science we can listen to. Lab Out Loud [Podcast radio program]. Wisconsin: National Science Teachers Association. Retrieved from http://www.nsta.org/publications/laboutloud.aspx
Donnelly, D., McGarr, O., & O’Reilly, J. (2011) A framework for teachers’ integration of ICT into their classroom practice. Computers & Education, 47(2), 1469-1483. doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2011.02.014
Refernces
Genetic Science Learning Center (2011). University of Utah. [website]. Retrieved 4th of September 2011 from http://learn.genetics.utah.edu
LJCreate (Creator). (2010, January 22nd). Using ICT in Science Lessons [Video recording]. Retrieved 5th of September 2011 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05Fix3Veqww