Enhancing science with technology
Enhancing science with technology. Dr. Mary Browning Zurich International School. My background. B.Sc. In Chemistry from Bristol University, England Ph.D. in Chemistry from University of Victoria, Canada Taught A-level Chemistry in Zimbabwe Taught Middle School Science at:
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Enhancing science with technology Dr. Mary Browning Zurich International School
My background • B.Sc. In Chemistry from Bristol University, England • Ph.D. in Chemistry from University of Victoria, Canada • Taught A-level Chemistry in Zimbabwe • Taught Middle School Science at: • Singapore American School • Antwerp International School • Shanghai American School • Zurich International School
Zurich International School • Large International School • 1400 students from K-12 • 1200 computers (includes admin/office) • 1-to-1 at MS and US (tablets) • 1-to-1 started 2 ½ years ago • 2:1 at LS Netbooks • Grade’s 8-12 take tablets home (started for grade 8 this January)
My learning path 2 ½ year ago I had never used a lap top Zurich – smartboards and tablets • The school has excellent IT support
My philosophy • Hands-on science remains the most important part of my science class. • How can technology make the learning better, easier, and more interesting?
Plan for the session • 1. Use of onenote program • 2. Using probes for experimental work • 3. Student blogs • 4. Teacher blog
Developing Learning Material in One Note & Teacher Collaboration
Advantages of OneNote with a 1-1 program • 1. Students can easily see the outline of the unit (chapter headings) • 2. Very easy to use and fast (does not need internet) • 3. Work saves automatically • 4. Can scan hard copies into it. • 5. Goes well with the tablet and pen (but not necessary to have the pen). • 6. Saves paper
Advantages of OneNote without a 1-to-1 program • Great organizational tool for teachers • Can use it to share information with students if you have a beamer/smartboard • I can be synced with the other science teacher so we can easily share new resources
Video of students using OneNote • http://www.youtube.com/user/ZISMS#p/u/4/5LJnncO8dW0
Using probes to measure carbon dioxide from burning gasoline
Advantages and Disadvantages of Probes • Broadens the range of experiments that can be done in the lab • They can be expensive • If no 1-to-1 program or lack of funds you can still use one probe as a station
Price of probes • Carbon dioxide probe: • US $250 • International $318 • Voltage probe: • US $16 • Go Link: • US $78
Thermal solar power - blog Student Example Blog
Hydroelectric power project - blog Example of Student Blog
Wind turbine - blog Example of Student Blog
Photovoltaic cells - blog Example of Student Blog
Advantages of student blogs • Work can easily be shared with other students, teachers, and also parents • Alternative to science fair
TEACHER BLOG My Teacher Blog
ADVANTAGES OF A TEACHER BLOG • 1. If a student is absent then the experimental work and concepts can be more easily understood by watching a teacher prepared video. • 2. The work necessary to be completed is posted there for that week. • 3. Websites which enhance the curriculum can very easily be posted. • 4. Photos can be posted. • 5. Fewer emails sent to absent students. • 6. The blog is free and, with a flipshare camera and a youtube account, videos can be easily made and shared.
Grade 8 teachers! • Grade 8 students teaching the grade 5 students about climate change
Technology at Zurich International School • Students showing technology at the school
Resources and feedback • http://drbrowningscience.wordpress.com/ • Page for ECIS conference • One Note resources available • PowerPoint with video and blog links are posted • Please complete feedback of this session as a comment on that page.
Any questions? • OneNote program? • Use of Probes? • Student blogs? • Teacher blogs?
