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=HOW I USE ICT in SCIENCE (secondary).=


 * PowerPoints to summarise content.
 * Videos to reiterate content (ClickView, YouTube, BrainPop).
 * WebQuests for year 7's (they love using their laptops so they really enjoy this).
 * Educational science interactive websites (Including videos, online quizzes and games).
 * I also dedicated time in class to teach how to write appropriate emails and how to use online resources effectively and appropriately as well as organising school work into files for each subject.
 * Students have text books online on JacPlus.
 * Students to make their own PowerPoints.
 * BubbleUs for brainstorming.
 * Students can take photos of diagrams that i have drawn or videos of experiments.
 * I LOVE ONE NOTE!
 * Data loggers and spreadsheets for science experiments.
 * Assessment tasks and marks put online for parent/student access.

=SAMR Model for ICT integration in the classroom.=



The SAMR model defines the levels at which ICT is being utilised in schools today. Although many schools believe that they are doing well in integrating ICT most are functioning at a substitution level, where they are merely taking new technology to complete old tasks. Although there is nothing wrong with substituting new technology for old there is something wrong with stopping there. To fully appreciate the benefits that can be had from ICT in the classroom one must be open to first, using it and second, expanding with it.

=The Australian Curriculum and ICT integration=

The Australian Curriculum has included many ICT outcomes that teachers can incorporate into their programs. They include many skills from basic computer etiquette for example setting passwords and organising files to more complex skills such as blogging, social networking, data analysis, spreadsheet formation and research techniques. They also focus on comparative search engines so that students can make educated decisions on bias and inaccurate information sources. Skills that students are expected to have are age specific and there is a focus on cyber bullying.

=AITSL standards and ICT=

2.6 Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Implement teaching strategies for using ICT to expand curriculum learning opportunities for students.

3.4 Select and use resources
Demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources, including ICT, that engage students in their learning.  4.5 Use ICT safely, responsibly and ethically Demonstrate an understanding of the relevant issues and the strategies available to support the safe, responsible and ethical use of ICT in learning and teaching.