Using technology in primary science NC010 / A22
Summary
This course introduces digital tools for data collection and handling and considers how they develop children’s learning in science and maths and also develop digital skills.
This course will enable teachers to support pupils in developing practical expertise to use devices to collect and log data from a variety of sources. It will explore different ways of organising and representing data using digital tools. You will learn about the micro: bit a small micro-computer, which can be used to record data such as light, temperature and sound to support learning in science, maths, and computing. You will also learn how to use the device as a datalogger and how to view the stored data and use data handling software to represent it in tables, charts and graphs.
This course will have lots of hands-on experience of learning about micro: bits and how to use them in your classroom to log data during a range of investigations. As well as these practical aspects, the course will look at how to develop skills and approaches and will explore projects where children learn and apply digital skills to maximise opportunities for learning about data in a primary classroom.
Who is it for?
classroom teachers, science leads, computing leads
What topics are covered?
Why use technology to support science?
Using technology to support pattern seeking investigations
Using augmented reality and simulations to develop understanding of key concepts in science
Observing over time using technology
Using online and digital resources to support research as an enquiry skill
How will you learn?
This course will be delivered face to face
How long is this course?
1 day course
Who is the course leader?
Outcomes
You will be able to:
- identify technology which best supports science learning
- explore digital devices and tools which support scientific enquiry
- understand approaches for effective use of technology within your classroom
- know how to use simulations, augmented reality and digital research to develop understanding of subject knowledge in science
Sessions
| Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Developing digital skills in primary science | 06 June 2023 | 10:00-16:00 |
Notes
The course fees include lunch and refreshments for the duration of the course.
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