Visualising Sounds with Animation
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 Flash animations were used to teach the difficult topic of sound. Students find it difficult to imagine how sound waves move through a medium and…
Secondary Mathematics with ICT: a Pupil’s Entitlement to ICT in Secondary Mathematics
Produced by Becta, these materials consider six major opportunities for learners to benefit from the use of ICT in mathematics. These opportunities may be developed through a wide range of ICT, such as standard and graphic calculators, spreadsheets and interactive software. The areas considered here are: • Learning from feedback •…
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…
Using iPods in the Science Classroom
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 explores how Year Nine pupils produced their own revision material to share with each other using iPods. Students produced PowerPoint-style presentations, audio…
Energy Resources
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 renewable energy resources. It describes how students listed as many energy resources as they could before visiting an alternative energy website using…
Bringing Science to Life with ICT
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 two schools enabled students to observe reactions too hazardous to perform in the classroom. One activity was a video and animation of combining…
Secondary Science with ICT: a Pupil’s Entitlement to ICT in Secondary Science
Produced by Becta, this document contains examples which highlight ways in which ICT resources may be used effectively to support children's learning within secondary science. The examples include: • Sound and waves • Forces and moments • Disease and mortality • Digestion and gastric ulcers • The…
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…
Slideshows for 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 how students at Grange Academy worked with interactive slideshows to demonstrate ideas and concepts, present their work and check existing knowledge.