Transcript Enhancing science with technology

Dr. Mary Browning
Zurich International School
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B.Sc. In Chemistry from Bristol University,
England
Ph.D. in Chemistry from University of Victoria,
Canada
Taught A-level Chemistry in Zimbabwe
Taught Middle School Science at:
Singapore American School
Antwerp International School
Shanghai American School
Zurich International School
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Large International School
1400 students from K-12
1200 computers (includes admin/office)
1-to-1 at MS and US (tablets)
1-to-1 started 3 years ago
2:1 at LS Netbooks
Grade’s 8-12 take tablets home (started for grade
8 this January)
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Hands-on science remains the most
important part of my science class.
How can technology make the learning better,
easier, and more interesting?
3 years ago I had never used a
lap top
Zurich – smartboards and tablets
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The school has excellent IT support
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Use of onenote program
 2. How probes are used in
alternative energy experiments
 3. Student blogs
 4. Teacher blog
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1. Students can easily see the outline of the
unit (chapter headings)
2. Very easy to use and fast (does not need
internet)
3. Work saves automatically
4. Can scan hard copies into it.
5. Goes well with the tablet and pen (but not
necessary to have the pen).
6. Saves paper
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Great organizational tool for teachers
Can use it to share information with students
if you have a beamer/smartboard
I can be synced with the other science teacher
so we can easily share new resources
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Video link
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Broadens the range of experiments that can
be done in the lab
They can be expensive
If no 1-to-1 program or lack of funds you
can still use one probe as a station
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Video link
blog
blog
Blog link video link
video
Blog link
 Work
can easily be shared
with other students,
teachers, and also parents
 Alternative
to science fair
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Carbon dioxide probes (Vernier) $249 each
Voltage probe (Vernier) $39 each
Light sensor (Vernier) $55 each
Golink (connects probe to computer) $61
each
Pitsco solar car kit $12.95
http://drbrowningscience.wordpress.com/
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1. If a student is absent then the experimental work
and concepts can be more easily understood by
watching a teacher prepared video.
2. The work necessary to be completed is posted
there for that week.
3. Websites which enhance the curriculum can very
easily be posted.
4. Fewer emails sent to absent students.
5. The blog is free and, with a flipshare camera and a
youtube account, videos can be easily made and
shared.
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Grade 8 students teaching the grade 5
students about climate change
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http://drbrowningscience.wordpress.com/
Page for ECIS conference
One Note resources available
PowerPoint with video and blog links are
posted
Please complete feedback of this session as a
comment on that page.
 OneNote
program?
 Use of Probes?
 Student blogs?
 Teacher blogs?
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Video