ICT with Physics and Chemistry

In the classroom: I believe that one of the best methodologies to encourage participation and interaction in the Physics and Chemistry lessons in the POGIL methodology (Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning). POGIL, is a learning methodology that seeks knowledge and skills in students through guided questions and is based on cooperative work in groups of students. It is a learning and laboratory technique that seeks content and skill development through key processes. It works in small groups (with or without role play) These materials provide the data and information that guide students to create their own knowledge and acquire skills related to the scientific method. The role of the teacher is to guide, observing and guiding, individually or collectively, students or groups of the class according to their specific needs. Here is a video of how POGIL works in the classroom. Advantages: It motivates students and teachers to provide immediate and co...

In this post I’m going to talk about the linguistic needs of the students that are studying Physics and Chemistry in 2nd ESO with a CLIL program. It is important to note that this is the first physics and chemistry course for the students, so this course will cover the bases and differences of physics and chemistry and the scientific method, as well as its implications. The curriculum of this subject divides the content in five blocks: The Scientific Activity The Matter The Changes The Movement and Forces The Electric Energy The linguistic exchanges that our students need would be:   Knowledge of the specific vocabulary for each unit and block: This is an important aspect due to the amount quantity of specific vocabulary in science and in many occasions also would be new vocabulary in their mother language. Students should be able to read and understand scientific text, scientist biographies and basic problems. Students should be able to descr...

Here you have a brief video of Youtube that talks about three sources to get success teaching with ICT in the science classroom. The three sources are a scholarly article with real teachers experiences, a website with a lot of ICT resources and a video to encourage teachers to use ICTs in classroom. Finally she exposes her own recommendations.  I hope it is useful for you and enjoy it. Video source: Ainkara Youtube Channel