Using ICT to enhance the Teaching and Learning of Physics
- Target Group
- Teachers of Physics at second level
- Course Aims
- Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course, participants should be able to:
•Choose learning strategies with ICT tools such as PowerPoint, CD-ROMs, Internet Applets and Datalogging to engage the learner
•Construct practical ideas and strategies for communicating physics
•Develop experiential teaching skills to enhance teaching and learning in a differentiated classroom
•Evaluate how ICT could support Assessment for Learning strategies
•Use online technology to share experiences of best practice with the group
•Support networking between teachers of physics
•Undertake some action research in teachers’ own work situations, reflect on practice and document the outcomes. - Application Closing Date
- 09-10-08 Blackrock, 24-10-08 Wexford, 07-11-08 Laois, 24-11-08 Athlone
| Venue | Dates |
|---|---|
| Drumcondra Education Centre | Fri 19 Oct 2007, Thu 13 Dec 2007 |
| Cork Education Support Centre | Thu 8 Nov 2007, Fri 25 Jan 2008 |
| Kilkenny Education Centre | Thu 15 Nov 2007, Tue 22 Jan 2008 |
| Donegal Education Centre | Tue 29 Jan 2008, Wed 27 Feb 2008 |
| Blackrock Education Centre | Tue 21 Oct 2008, Thu 22 Jan 2009 (18:45-21:30) |
| Co. Wexford Education Centre | Tue 11 Nov 2008, Thu 22 Jan 2009 (18:45-21:30) (TBC) |
| Laois Education Centre | Thu 20 Nov 2008 (09:00-16:00), Wed 25 Feb 2009 (19:00-21:00) |
| Laois Education Centre | Thu 20 Nov 2008, Thu 5 Feb 2009 (18:45-21:30) |
| Athlone Education Centre | Fri 5 Dec 2008 (09:00-16:00), Wed 4 Mar 2009 (19:00-21:00) |
