Week 9: Assignment 2

We had our presentation for the Assignment 2 in Week 9. After submitting the assignment, we needed to present our project on using the Web 2.0 tools in Science teaching. We had chosen blog as a platform to teach Year 6 pupils about Endangered Species.

This is the link to our blog: http://6adilscienceclass.blogspot.com/

The blog aims to allow the pupils learn in a collaborative way through interaction and sharing of knowledge among themselves and with teacher.

There are several features of the blog and each of them has their own purpose.

1) Lesson Notes

This page includes the entries on notes for all the lessons taught in the classroom.

2) Chat Room

This is a space where students can interact with the teacher and among themselves regarding on the lessons learnt in the classroom.

3) Video podcast

The teacher can attach videos podcast that students might need in order to understand the topic better.

4) Extra Readings and Materials

In this section, teacher will attach or embed the URL of all the materials that students might need to improve their learning.

5) Need Some Help?

This is the part whereby there will be some tips or hints given to the pupils about the examination.

After completing this assignment, I have learned how to integrate technology in Science teaching. As a teacher, we need to be aware of the suitability when using the web 2.0 technology. Some of the factors such as the accessibility, content and ease of use need to be considered.