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GeoSciTeach and Ideas about pedagogy

Understanding science can be hard, not just because of the vocabulary used to described and explain scientific concepts but also abstract ideas often used to explain scientific phenomena. For example, it is a real challenge for adults and children alike … Continue reading

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Creating the GeoSciTeach Configuration App

To configure the GeoSciTeach application a separate Android application named GSCIConfig was created. The GSCIConfig application works by creating a XML file. The XML file contains the details of the customisable sections which are to be enabled or disabled within … Continue reading

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Using GeoSciTeach with teachers in schools

I had a meeting this morning with a teacher from a school in London that was involved in the Kew trip. She said that the year 9’s at the school would be good to use with the phone application in … Continue reading

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App update

App is now currently live on version 18. Version(s) 19 and 20 after student feedback will be pending later in the week.

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Participant ideas for GeoSciTeach

Uppermost in participants minds was the issue of protection, and the control of what students would be able to access. This is partly in an effort to stop children accessing the wrong information and also make sure that children stay … Continue reading

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GeoSciTeach workshop – 31.3.2011

The GeoSciTeach project has progressed with both the design and development of the GeoSciTeach Android application for Android smartphones. Teacher trainees at the workshop had the opportunity to try out the latest version of the app on G1 Google Android … Continue reading

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Question to participants.

What information would you need to answer the following – “How do plants maximise photosynthesis?”. Feel free to comment about this.

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GeoSciTeach early iteration(s)

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