Power for Young Mathematicians
Power for Young Mathematicians was first published in March 1988 as a submission by MESU (The Micro-Electronics Support Unit) to the National Curriculum Mathematics Working Party. At the time of publication, computers were relatively new to many schools and there was much debate about how they could be used in the mathematics…
Creating a Timing Mechanism for Running Races
Produced by Becta, these case studies illustrate how information communication technology (ICT) can be used to enhance teaching and learning in science. This case study looks at how children in science designed a timing mechanism that could be used in Physical Education (PE). Children used their timer to record the time taken…
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Interactively Speaking
Produced by Becta, these case studies illustrate how information communication technology (ICT) can be used to enhance teaching and learning in science. This case study looks at how ICT was used to enhance the learning of a hearing-impaired student and increase engagement of students in the class. It describes the use of interactive…
Interactive Whiteboards and Primary Science
Produced by Becta, these case studies illustrate how information communication technology (ICT) can be used to enhance teaching and learning in science. This case study looks at the use of interactive whiteboards (IWB) in two primary schools. It illustrates how IWB can enhance the learning experience, even when teachers employ…
Primary Mathematics with ICT: a Pupil’s Entitlement to ICT in Primary Mathematics
Produced by Becta, these materials consider five major opportunities for children to use ICT in learning mathematics: learning from feedback; observing patterns and seeing connections; exploring data; teaching the computer, and developing visual imagery. These materials look at how primary children can learn in mathematics. They…
Primary Science with ICT: Pupils' Entitlement to ICT in Primary Science
Produced by Becta, this teacher guidance booklet looks at the use of ICT in primary school science. It describes a range of ICT-based activities for Key Stages One and Two. These include: • Plant growth • Plants and animals in their environment • Moving and growing • Light • Sound • Data handling •…