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This
task will enable you to work within the Monitoring strand of ICT
as well as supporting science-based activities.
The
topic/theme to be supported should specifically entail work that
involves monitoring external events within a given situation.
Monitoring involves the electronic collection of data during an
investigation. Readings taken from sensors may be displayed via
suitable software in a variety of ways. The interpretation of
these readings enhances both literacy and numeracy skills.
Intermediate
Task:
Decide
on the given monitoring situation - ie. what are the pupils going
to monitor?
Decide
on the monitoring equipment to be used - eg. what sensors, logging
equipment, software etc.
Ensure
that the equipment and sensors are working properly.
Become
familiar with the monitoring software.
Introduce
the software and monitoring equipment to the pupils.
Demonstrate
how to monitor a simple external event using a sensor - eg. the
cooling of a liquid.
Demonstrate
how the readings can be used to plot a graph.
Discuss
the graph with pupils, allowing opportunities for the pupils to
interpret the graph.
Prepare
focused tasks or worksheets for pupils to use.
Ensure
that pupils are fully aware of the tasks that they are required
to do.
Provide
opportunities for pupils to carry out a variety of monitoring
exercises based around the theme or topic.
Ensure
that pupils regularly save and retrieve their readings.
Allow
pupils opportunities to plot and interpret graphs, and write about
conclusions drawn.
Ensure
that there is constant assessment of the monitoring situation.
Ensure
that there is continuity and progression.
Resources
- computer
- monitoring
software
- monitoring
equipment
 Teaching
Strategies: Intermediate
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