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ICT IN SCIENCE
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Key Functions of ICT

• Speed and automatic functions of ICT
• Capacity and range of ICT
• Provisional nature of information when using ICT
• Interactive nature of ICT (Explore models and
  simulations, communicate, search, present)

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Why Science Teachers use ICT

• Statutory demands of the NC
• Benefits/ added value such as
• motivation, excitement, and pleasure.
• raising self-esteem and perseverance
• neat and accurate work
• extend and enhance learning using simulations,
  databases, datalogging and spreadsheets

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Managing ICT in Science

• Using ICT to support science learning objectives
• Organising the use of ICT resources
• Planning for different levels of science and ICT
  capability
• Supporting pupils development of ICT capability
• Planning for assessment of science work where ICT
  has been used

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Use of ICT in Science

• Research, report writing and presentations
• Internet for communications
• Interactive software
• Datalogging
• Handling data
• Modelling
• Simulations

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Integrating ICT

• The most effective way of ensuring ICT is used by
  all is by writing it into the schemes of work.
• It is best to use a limited number of packages
  and applications.
• Look for opportunities for using ICT when
  planning.
• Select activities you know will work.