Middle level ICT Integration

Middle level ICT integration 

In this session, we looked at simulation using PhET. I was curious to learn more about PhET simulation when I first heard about it. It's a completely new topic to me, even if I've never heard of a simulation before. It always felt like building a working model of the internet. After I had an orientation, my tutor helped me understand that PhET simulations are interactive learning tools developed by the PhET in Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder. These interactive virtual experiments are designed to help students investigate and make sense of complex scientific concepts. Math, physics, chemistry, and biology are just a few of the many subjects covered by PhET simulations. As a result, we gained knowledge on how to build parallel circuits through PhET simulation.

PhET simulations, when integrated into real teaching and learning, can increase student engagement, promote active learning, and strengthen conceptual knowledge of scientific subjects. Understanding the significance of an electric circuit and its components in a real-world setting is the aim of learning simulations related to electric circuits. Learning is easier and more pleasurable with the use of modern technology like PhET simulation. Students take part in interactive, risk-free virtual experiments. However, all of the science experiments in a regular classroom have to be carried out in a laboratory, which is dangerous. The materials needed for that particular experiment must be handled by the students, and sometimes there isn't enough equipment or a sufficient lab setting, which prevents the experiment from going as planned.

Aside from that, it was more teacher-centered and rote learning. The lack of labs and other supplies in some Bhutanese schools has a significant negative influence on students' educational experiences. Because of the advancements of modern technology, we now have access to a vast array of information. With the use of superb PhET simulation, students may envision abstract scientific topics that are difficult to understand through traditional teaching methodologies. Students are able to identify causal relationships, depict scientific phenomena, and make connections between abstract concepts and real-world applications. Because they may interact with virtual models and conduct experiments in a secure environment, students are highly engaged in PhET simulations. This useful approach helps increase students' curiosity and excitement about studying scientific ideas.

PhET simulations are freely available online and can be accessed from any device with an internet connection. Because of its accessibility, students can explore scientific concepts outside of the classroom at their own speed and benefit from learning through repetition. PhET simulations can be modified to accommodate different learning methods and capacities. Therefore, as teachers, you may utilize simulation to offer tailored learning experiences, adapt lessons to fit the needs of certain pupils, and give extra help to those who require it. by providing students with the chance to conduct experiments, alter variables, and test theories immediately. PhET simulations provide hands-on education. 

Exploration, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills are encouraged by this interactive approach. PhET simulations help students gain a conceptual knowledge of scientific subjects by providing them with the chance to explore and manipulate variables in a dynamic environment. Students are able to make connections between theoretical concepts and practical applications through hands-on exploration. PhET simulations allow students to collaborate on virtual experiments, exchange results, and talk about the conclusions. This kind of cooperative learning promotes communication, teamwork, and peer-to-peer learning. All things considered, PhET simulations are a useful tool for enhancing educational training because they provide immersive, dynamic, and interactive learning experiences that support student-centered learning and improve traditional teaching methods.

At the same time, 1 would like to share the instructional process or procedure that 1 carried out for designing or creating the parallel circuit in PhET simulation.

Step 1: Search 'https://phet.colorado

Step 2: click on 'https://phet.colorado.edu'

Step 3: Then select the course you want (1 selected Physics as my course as parallel circuit fall under physics)

Step 4: Select 'Circuit Construction Kit : DC

Step 5: click 'lab'

Step 6: Design the circuit correctly using PhET interactive simulations

Step 7: Tell the correct materials used for constructing

Step 8: Measure the voltage, current flowing with correct unit

Step 9: Explain the brightness of one bulb in the circuit correctly, and

Step 10: Compare the brightness of one bulb with another bulb in the same circuit.

Step 11: Record the measurement of current, and voltage in the table.

Now, I would like to share a lesson plan on the motions of the Earth using PhET simulation.

Lesson No: 1

Name: Meto Seldon                                        Course: BEd Primary

Class: VI                                                            Class strength: 10                   Subject: Social Studies

Period: 3^rd                                                         Date:16/05/24                                     Time: 20 mins

Topic: Motions of the Earth (chapter 1- The Earth, Page No. 4)

Previous/ Prerequisite knowledge: Have a knowledge on solar system

                                                               Earth moves around the sun

Teaching learning materials: Globe, torch and charts

Lesson objectives:

At the end of the lesson the student will be able to:

1.    1.  explain the terms rotation and revolution in their own words correctly after teacher explanation (Cognitive domain)

2.  2.    describe the rotation and revolution through drawing after learning activity (Psychomotor domain)

3.     3.  share on the importance of the motions of the earth correctly after class discussion (Affective domain)

Lesson Introduction

Information Input

Teacher: Good morning, Class

Student: Good morning, madam

Teacher will show globe to the class and ask

Teacher: What is this?

Student: Earth Madam

Teacher: Good, do you know that our earth moves?

Student: Yes madam

Teacher: Great! Today we are going to learn about the causes of the earth movement and types of movements our Earth has.

Lesson Development

Information input/ lesson presentation

Attention Grabber

Teacher: Wi-Fi

Student: Connected

Teacher: Motion of the earth means the movement of the earth.

              And our earth shows two types of motions that is rotation and revolution.

Student: Okay madam

Teacher: So now in pair discuss what would be rotation and revolution, do read the text first and you have to complete this in 4 mins.  After you are done with discussion just say BINGO!

Student: Okay madam

Student: BINGO

Teacher: Okay, share your answer to the class (volunteer can answer if not I will pick the random the student)

Student: Rotation is the movement of the earth on its axis

             Revolution is the movement of the earth around the sun.

Teacher: Excellent, that is really what rotation and revolution is.

Explains it more in details with the use of the Globe and demonstration using the PhET simulations.

Brain Break

Animal Actions

I will ask random students to pick animals then ask the student who is distracted to act like that animal.

Teacher: Now comeback to our lesson, you know about rotation and revolution. Now we will learn about the causes of rotation and revolution. Before I explain this, we will do short activity for you all, so you can understand it better.

Learning Activity/Monitoring

Activity 1: Exploring the movement of the earth.

Instructions

1.     Divide into the groups

2.     Use the torch and globe provided by teacher

3.     Spin the globe west to east to learn about rotation

4.     Place the torch on table

5.     Spin the globe and move around the lamp to learn about revolution

6.     Time to complete this activity is 6 minutes

Extended learning activity

 After the learning activity, I will ask the student to draw the diagrams of rotation and revolution and describe the two movements in their own words

Then I will ask them to discuss on the effect of the rotation and revolution in group.

Monitoring

I will now go around the group and provide them guidance while doing the activity and will see whether they are doing group activity correctly or not. If not, I will correct them and help them.

Follow up

Teacher: Times up dear

Student: Okay madam

Teacher: Then anyone from your group can present on your findings

Student will present on their findings and draw the conclusion that rotations cause day and night whereas revolution causes seasons.

Teacher: So, you all finally came to know about the rotation and revolution and its causes. Now why do you think rotation and revolution is important in our lives? Discuss in pair. I will give you three mins to discuss. (Teacher monitors the student)

Teacher: Times up. So, any one pair can read the answers

Student: Rotation is important because if earth does not rotate there won’t be day and night madam.

Revolution is important because if the earth does not revolve then there won’t be seasons

Teacher: Good, you did an excellent job (teacher will explain it furthermore)

Lesson Closure

Teacher: So today we learned about many things. So, to check your understanding I will use the minute paper strategy where you will be given a piece of paper in which you have to write about the concepts you learned today or the concepts you have not understood in just one minute.

Student: Okay madam

After that teacher will collect the paper back and see their paper and clarify doubts in the next class

Lastly, teacher will wrap up the class by assigning them the home task that is given in the textbook (Test yourself, Page number 6)