Enhancing IA in physics with ICTSingapore 2011

Session 1Introductions and photograph.History of ICTICT and Aim 7ICT and Internal assessment

Session 2Datalogging:Survey of what is used.Demonstration of different types of

datalogger.Circus of experiments.Discussion of what is appropriate/not

appropriate for IA.

Session 3Collecting Data: Performing a simple experiment to collect

sound data from a drinking straw whistle using Audacity.

Making tables in Excel

Session 4Processing data:Using Excel to process data and uncertaintiesUsing LoggerPro to plot graphs with error

bars best fit lines.

Session 5Curve fitting:Using an elastic band as a projectile to

produce data.Plotting curves in LoggerPro.Evaluating curves exercise.Video analysis in LoggerProReview process for DCP with ICTCompare skills used with and without ICT.Design exercise

Session 6Giving Instructions:Discuss scaffolding of instructions.Make a screencast using CamtasiaPosting videos on the internet.

Session 7Spreadsheets and databases:Using spreadsheets for modelling.What is a database.using databases in IA.

Session 8Animations and Simulations:Using animations in classSetting tasks for students to follow.Making simulations using Algodoo.

Session 9Electronic marking and Class websites:Collecting and marking work digitally.Digital record keeping.Making a simple website using blogspot or

google sites.

Session 10Summing / Catching up and loose ends:Evaluation of different aspects ICT.Implementing what has been learnt.Social mediaYoutubeGoogleTwitter

Session 11Group 4 projectWorking remotelyOnline collaboration