Glowing in Space: An ICT Approach to Interdisciplinary Learning
1. Glowing in Space:
An ICT Approach to Interdisciplinary Learning
Kay Robertson
Sarah Burton
Bruce, Emma , Molly & Sylvie
Riverside Primary School, Stirling
4. Who was involved?
• 3 classes: Primary 7, Primary 6/7 & Primary 6/7G = 57
pupils
• Home teams across classes
• Gaelic Medium class
• 3 teachers
• Aided transition
6. Where in the curriculum?
Topical Science
Through
research and
discussion I have
an appreciation
of the
contribution that
individuals are
making to
scientific
discovery and
invention and
the impact this
has made on
society..
SCN 2-20a
Topical Science
I can report and
comment on
current
scientific news
items to
develop my
knowledge and
understanding
of topical
science.
SCN 2-20b
Planet Earth
By observing
and researching
features of our
solar system, I
can use simple
models to
communicate
my
understanding
of size, scale,
time and relative
motion within it.
SCN 2-06a
7. Where in the curriculum?
Technological
Developments in
Society
When exploring
technologies in the
world around me, I
can use what I learn
to help to design or
improve my ideas
or products.
TCH 2-01a
Craft, Design &
Engineering
During practical
activities and
design challenges, I
can estimate and
measure using
appropriate
instruments and
units.
TCH 2-13a
8. Where in the curriculum?
I can select
ideas and
relevant
information,
organise
these in an
appropriate
way for my
purpose and
use suitable
vocabulary
for my
audience.
LIT 2-06a
Having
investigated
where, why
and how scale
is used and
expressed, I
can apply my
understandin
g to interpret
simple
models, maps
and plans.
MTH 2-17d
I value the
opportunities
I am given to
make friends
and be part of
a group in a
range of
situations.
HWB 2-14a
14. • Pupils displayed their work after each mission
using a range of media – photos, videos,
PowerPoint
• Blog was used for reflections on learning
• Self and Peer Assessment
• Homework Tasks
• Daily What News
• Animation
How did the pupils learn?
15. What did we learn?
• What did you have to do in the mission?
• What knowledge and skills did you learn?
• What was your role in the mission?
• How was your learning assessed?
• How did using Glow benefit your learning?
24. It’s not about the tech
It’s about the teach
Why did we use ICT?
25. When did we assess?
Make Say Write Do
Fact file
Model
Documentary
film
Online
discussion
Peer & self
assessment
Script
Newspaper
report
Blog post
Design Brief
Pitch – new
spacecraft
Group
presentation
26. When did we assess?
Through the Glow Group:
• ‘You can peer assess and it’s easy to see other
children’s work. Different way than using paper.’
Nimi
• ‘We can go back and look at it and see what we did.
We can compare our work with others and see what
we need to do.’ Aidan B
• ‘Share you work and thoughts with other people. It’s
easier to peer assess than doing it in a jotter, it’s less
28. When did we assess?
Blog:
• ‘I like using the blog because it a different way
of sharing our learning. It’s fun. You get to see
what other people have written’. Nimi
• ‘Useful and other people can see what we
have been doing.’ Aidan B
• ‘It’s exciting and fun.’ Brenden
30. • In March Project
Planetarium was the
top used Glow Group in
Stirling with 2221 views
in 1 month.
• All 3 classes received a
certificate of
achievement from
Education Scotland.
31. Discuss with a partner one way using an
online platform could help improve the pupils’
learning in your setting.
