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Digitally Resourced Engaging And Motivating Science DREAMS Project Seminar 1 5 th December 2008

Digitally Resourced Engaging And Motivating Science DREAMS Project Seminar 1 5 th December 2008. Project Team. Teachers, Coordinators, Principals Science-Julian Greenwood, John McCullagh (SUC) ICT-Chris Reid, Fergal Corscadden, Ann Cairns (SUC)

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Digitally Resourced Engaging And Motivating Science DREAMS Project Seminar 1 5 th December 2008

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  1. Digitally Resourced Engaging And Motivating Science DREAMS Project Seminar 1 5th December 2008

  2. Project Team • Teachers, Coordinators, Principals • Science-Julian Greenwood, John McCullagh (SUC) • ICT-Chris Reid, Fergal Corscadden, Ann Cairns (SUC) • Curriculum Support-Valerie Macartney, Peter McAlister (SEELB) • LearningNI-Eleanor Thomas • Principals’ perspective-Stephen Harrison (GilnahirkPS)

  3. Programme • Introduction/Revised Curriculum • Data-logging (Barbara Higginsbotham) • Digital Movie Creator and task • Lunch • LearningNI (Eleanor Thomas)

  4. Project Calendar • SEMINAR 1- 5th December 2008 (SUC) Introduction, data-logging, movie creator, LearningNI • SEMINAR 2- 6th February 2009 (SUC) Computer microscope, evaluation strategy, • School Planning Day – t.b.a (before 23rd February 2009) • Teaching Phase – Six days, 3 weeks either side of Easter • Dissemination/Evaluation -5th June 2009

  5. Project Aims • School development for science • Research what works, how, why? • ProjectOutcomes • Teaching resources- website, poster • Evaluation evidence

  6. Engaging and Motivating Science? Make science, • Relevant- enquiry • ‘Modern’-digital technology • Accessible- alternative approaches to recording and communication

  7. Digital technology • Pupils record enquiry activities • Alternative/support writing • Scientists communicate • Evidence/evaluation • Data-logging • Extends range of activities/locations • Promotes decision making • Robust evidence

  8. Computer microscope • Observation and image capture • Supports communication • Wonder of science/life!

  9. Images and communication Christmas Eve 1968, Apollo 8 Mission “I suddenly realised how isolated and lonely we are on Earth”- David Attenborough

  10. DREAMS Project is about In a nutshell….. “Enhancing science enquiry by using digital technology to explore engaging and exciting methods of communication”.

  11. Characteristics of Science Enquiry/Investigation • Problem-based/purpose/relevance • Access pupils ideas, predictions • Planning • Do and record • Evaluate • Communicate

  12. Issues regarding Communication in science • Too much writing puts children off science • ‘Writing to learn’- range of genres and audience require knowledge deconstruction and develop understanding • Scientists DO communicate • Curricular links

  13. Integrated approach

  14. Integrated approach Communication provides Enquiry with purpose. Enquiry sets a context for Communication

  15. Integrated approach Digital Technology extends scope and validity of Enquiry. Enquiry form determines choice of Digital Technology Communication provides Enquiry with purpose. Enquiry sets a context for Communication

  16. Integrated approach Digital Technology extends scope and validity of Enquiry. Enquiry form determines choice of Digital Technology Communication provides Enquiry with purpose. Enquiry sets a context for Communication Digital technology extends range of Communication genres Communication requires Digital evidence to be effective

  17. Co-planning and Co-teaching works Books And Stories In Children’s Science The Findings of the BASICS Project John F. McCullagh Glenda Walsh Julian G. Greenwood Stranmillis University College Belfast BT9 5DY Northern Ireland

  18. Video Task Produce a short video based on a science investigation/enquiry activity. Include a short account of how you think this approach might enhance your science teaching Maximum duration 2 minutes

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