INTEGRATION OF ICT IN
CHEMISTRY
By
Syed Fayyaz Hussain
Lecturer Chemistry Department
And
Sameen Mustafa
Lecturer IT Department
Introduction
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Information and communication technologies are not a
panacea or magic formula
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But they can improve the lives of everyone on this planet
Introduction
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The rapid escalation and advancements in ICT, low cost and
increased power of computers has given an easy access to
information
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Technology not only inspires learners and boost their
motivation level, but also connect them to a range of
information sources and enhance mutual learning
Areas of ICT Integration
curriculum (macro)
lesson (micro)
topic (meso)
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Examples of such ICT integration are multimedia curricula
delivered in CD-ROMs or web-based courses
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This is the initial level of integration that we have done in our
research
Rationale and Background
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Integration of ICT into teaching and learning is not a novel
concept
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It has gained the worldwide popularity because of rapid
emergence of web technology
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ICT is basically a tool. It can take the form of hardware,
software, or even both
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In the educational context, it is considered as the utilization of
various computer resources
Research Questions
Assess whether the ICT integration carried out in
chemistry department of higher secondary school is
beneficial for the students
Does it increase the efficiency of teaching-learning
process?
Definition of Key Terms
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The term ‘technology integration’ refers to the use of
computers and the Internet to facilitate the process of teaching
and learning across the curriculum of both the educational
boards at college being researched
Context of the Study
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The shift from teaching to learning as a paradigmatic change
in the way we learn in Higher Education can be highlighted in
this age of digital information
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This shift indicates a new progression in education that affects
profoundly the ways we are used to hold our lectures
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The innovative powers of the latest technologies paved the way for
the creation of substitute paths to information sources for teachers
and students alike
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The facilitators and mentors have to adapt to the new role of the
lecturer
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A shift from the traditional teaching style to a position where mentors
instruct and assist the more independent, self-directed learning
processes of the students
ICT Integration in Education
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According to different authors (UNESCO, 2004; Grégoire,
Bracewell & Laferrière, 1996; Karsenti & Larose, 2002; Tardif,
1998), ICT in education is the use of combined technologies for
not only processing information but also disseminating it for
purposes of learning and educational expansion
ICT Integration in Chemistry
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It has now become a necessary part of education to master the
basic skills and concepts of ICT
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Science teachers need to know exactly how ICT is used as a teaching
and learning tool, for their own purposes and to help students to use
them
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This action research is an initiative to integrate ICT as a tool in the
chemistry classroom with the overall aim of increasing the
effectiveness of teaching and improving students’ learning
Cycles of ICT Integration
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The integration involved two cycles
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First cycle was periodical and only limited to one chapter of
the curriculum
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At this level a chapter was taught with the aid of animated
videos and presentations
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The learning resource was compiled in CDs and was made
available in the college’s library
Cycles of ICT Integration
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The second cycle was carried out as an extension and
improvement of the first cycle
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This cycle included development of resources of the entire
curriculum of chemistry
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The resources were built in form of web logs as to share
information beyond class boundaries, and resolve the issues
related to CDs
Research Methodology
Research Model
• The research is purely qualitative
Research Design
• This action research a group of 30 students are selected and their
responses were gathered through semi structured interviews
Population Sample
• A group of students of different board ,first year and second year
Pre-Medical and Pre – Engineering group
Instrumentation
• A list of open-ended questions for semi-structured interview was
prepared
Findings
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After feedback taken from students and teachers on the
second cycle and reflection on it, more organized and
advanced resources were made and categorized according to
the two examination boards the college is following
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This work is still in progress for making the resources more
effective and productive for the students
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