current trends and issues for ict in the science classroom
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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Current Trends and Issues for ICT in the Science ClassroomPresented by Jenefer Wiltschut
Todays Presentation
ICT and Education
Current Trends Implications for teachers
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
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”
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
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
Overview
Website
ICTs in Science Education
http://ict-in-science-education.wikispaces.com/
Website OverviewComprehensive 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
Screen shot of an ICT link
http://ict-in-science-education.wikispaces.com/Web2.0sAccessed 19/09/11
PodcastThe Virtual Staffroom (#39): Scientific Curiosity
The Virtual Staffroom: Scientific Curiosity
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
Video
Anatomy of a Project: “Soil Superheroes”
Edutopia: Anatomy of a Project: “Soil Superheroes” Video Link
OverviewExcellent “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
SummaryKey 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
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!
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.