Example for ICT Integration Plan Names: 1. Tan Shin Chun
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2. Eng Aik Lam, Peter
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Subject: Subject : Science
Level: Level : Secondary 2
Topic: Energy
Number of periods (about 4 - 8): 2 doubled-periods. Each doubled-period lasts for 70 minutes. 1 online activity to be done outside class hours.
Purpose(s) of the plan:
What is (are) the main question(s)/problem(s)/issue(s) to be addressed in this topic?
The scarce energy resources we have in Singapore have posed a threat in our long term survival. What can we do to prevent an energy crisis in the future? Learning Objectives:
At the end of this topic, students should be able to
1. Use Internet to search selectively for information and use it as a resource for their research. 2. Construct a mind map using Mind Manager to organize their ideas. 3. Produce a PowerPoint presentation to exhibit their findings. 4. Share and learn from group members collaboratively.
Students’ Current Technology Level:
Novice
Intermediate
Advanced
To make your choice, double click the intended box and choose “checked ”.
Technology Required:
What technology (software and hardware) is needed for this topic?
1. Internet browser for searching information. 2. Presentation program – PowerPoint. 3. Mind Manager for organizing ideas. 4. Collaboration tool – Blackboard discussion forum. 5. Communication tool – hotmail or other forms of emailing facilities.
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Rationale for Using the Technology:
Why is the technology necessary/useful for this topic?
1. The most current information and techniques on local energy profile are found in the Internet. 2. Collaboration can be done through discussion forum and emailing. 3. Ideas and concepts can be more effectively illustrated by the PowerPoint.
Strategies for Implementation:
Give details on 1. How ICT technology is integrated in each lesson and 2. How each lesson is integrated as a whole to fulfill the learning objectives.
Lesson 1 (70 minutes): Knowing the energy sources in Singapore. The lesson starts by asking students to visit http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/singapor.html where they will find information as current as Nov 2002 that describes our present energy situation together with development undertaken by both private and governmental agencies to address energy issues. Students are urged to explore beyond the given content and to discuss within their groups what will happen to our energy supply 20 years down the road and what possible solutions we could provide to prevent a crisis from happening. They are encouraged to apply their Information Literacy knowledge they learnt to search for other supporting information in the Web. They will work in groups of 4 using Mind Manager to brainstorm for ideas. The classroom setting will be in Half Lab with two computers for each group. One computer is used to create mind map and the other for Internet search. Rules and roles for brainstorming will also be briefed. Students then save their mind maps in softcopies which will be used for online discussion forum. Post Lesson 1 Activity (online): Discussion Forum After Lesson 1, students will take part in Blackboard discussion forum. Each group will post a brief on their findings as a new thread and their mind maps as attachments. Members from other groups are to comment and make critical suggestions to the posted articles. They are given a total of 3 days for the activity. The discussion will be mediated (teacher’s facilitation ) and specific issues or problems will be addressed via emails.
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Lesson 2 (70 minutes): Presenting Solutions On PowerPoint. In the class, teacher gives a debriefing on the results of the students’ online discussion. Teacher will not supply the solution but provide scaffolds instead. He/she will guide students by asking questions using “what if…”, “how then ….” etc. Students then consolidate their solutions in PowerPoint slides. They could use animation to illustrate a particular difficult process or to use multimedia to explain their ideas. The PowerPoint project is given a week to complete. The work submitted will be showcased in the class “Home Site” which is a repository of students’ past assignments. The Home Site is meant to promote communal learning and to foster a sense of common identity. Student Assessment
How will you assess the extent to which the students have achieved the objectives established?
1. The structure of the mind map tells the students’ organization ability of information. The extent of the mind map coverage measures the depth of understanding of subject matter. 2. The discussion forum shows their participation level and how critical they are in their thinking, and 3. The presentation reveals team effort and ability for expression. Further Suggestions
Any advice you would like to give to other tutors when using this plan? E.g. considerations when using this plan on students from other streams or in a different setting.
For classes which do not maintain a Home Site, the plan may be modified to allow submission of PowerPoint presentation in softcopies. Teacher may then showcase only works that are of exemplary nature in future classroom discussion.
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