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John Williams has recently retired from full-time teaching at Anglia Polytechnic University. He remains involved with primary education,lecturing,supervising student teachers in schools and writing.<p><strong>'An easy to read and well polished guide to using ICT in primary education for the technophobic and technosceptical teacher...This book is a great investment for all slightly nervous primary teachers who do not relish the idea of using the 'computer in the corner' and also those who would use computers in a limited way but are ready to take their next step towards seeing just how far ICT can take lessons.'</strong> - <em>Education Today</em></p>
<p><strong>'an easy to read and well polished guide to using ICT in primary education for the technophobic and technosceptical teacher ... This book is a great investment for all slightly nervous primary teachers who do not relish the idea of using the 'computer in the corner' and also those who would use computers in a limited way but are ready to take their next step towards seeing just how far ICT can take lessons.'</strong> - <em>Education Today</em><br /><br /><strong>'This is a very useful book for all primary teachers, coordinators new to the role and students training to become primary teachers ... the book would be a valuable and hopefully, well-read addition to a primary school's resources.'</strong> - <em>Primary Science Review</em><br /><br /><strong>'This encouraging and well written book follows the traditional software-driven route to give readers an improved appreciation of the great potential of IT in the science classroom'</strong> - <em>British Journal of Educational Technology</em></p><p><strong>'<em>ICT and Primary Science</em> argues repeatedly for a hands-on approach to teaching and learning ... it does provide some useful guidance, information and discussion. The book will be a welcome addition to the libraries of teacher training establishments, and support for primary science tutors and their students.' -</strong><em> Anne Qualter, Educational Review</em></p>
Throughout this book, the authors emphasize that primary science is at its best as a practical, hands-on experience for children. When ICT is used in an integral way, it can enable practical work to be done at a more sophisticated level, helping children to make sense of their findings. The book includes several case studies from primary classrooms and each chapter includes practical suggestions for teachers.
The wide-ranging topics covered include:
- databases and spreadsheets
- data logging
- control technology
- ICT, drama and science
- school visits
- planning for ICT and science
- choosing and using software.
ICT and Primary Science is an accessible and jargon-free resource for teachers and student teachers of primary science.