Exciting ICT in Science

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How to plan fun, active and engaging science lessons based on the principles of accelerated learning that optimize the use of ICT tools.

- Instant techniques to connect pupils to learning

- Multimedia methods that activate new learning

- Exciting ways for students to demonstrate their understanding

- ICT activities for consolidating learning in science

Exciting ICT in Science is packed with examples of successful teaching practices and presents a whole range of tried and tested activities. From experiments that incorporate applications as simple as Word to interactive virtual laboratories; from using a digital camera to plan out an investigation, to interactive whiteboards coupled with the internet to bring the outside world into the classroom - all the examples are designed to really engage and motivate children in the learning of science.

Written by senior science teachers at Cramlington Community High School, the foremost accelerated learning' school in the UK, this book demonstrates how to combine ICT with the popular four-stage Accelerated Learning Cycle on a daily basis.

An accompanying CD-ROM provides instant links to featured websites, software samples, and additional resources.

Author Bio

Fergus Hegarty is a former science teacher and is currently an advanced skills teacher at Cramlington Community High school. He has trained colleagues from across the UK, as well as running courses at initial teacher-training institutions. Ken Brechin is an advanced skills teacher and is head of science at Cramlington Community High School. He has been involved in seeking out best practice on a global scale, and is frequently used as a learning coach, training teachers from around the UK