Previous experience

You should complete all activities in this module. It is aimed - in the first instance - at science educators teaching grade 7-12. It is assumed that you:

• Are currently teaching science in grade 7-12;
• Can use a mouse, keyboard, basic navigation approaches including menus and can use at least one basic application such as a word-processor or spreadsheet;
• Have access to a computer and reliable email account;
• Have access to computers for your learners at school (this is not a prerequisite but some aspects of the module focus on using computers in science classrooms with either the learner or the teacher making use of computers in class);
• Have access to the Internet.

Module requirements

You are required to complete all the activities in this module, starting with Activity 0 - Hello Activity to meet the members of your group. We strongly recommend that you follow the activities in the order in which they appear. Click here to view a list of all the activities in this module.

Once you have completed the module, we will ask you to complete a short self-assessment form, based on the outcomes of the module. 

We will also ask you to complete a brief module evaluation form.

Web access

In order to participate in this module you will need access to a computer that is linked to the Internet. You will also need a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox to access websites during the module. We expect that you will be spending a considerable amount of time on the Internet during the course of this module. You will need to be aware of the likely costs before deciding to start this module.

Assessment

This assignment should be attempted once you have completed all the activities in the module.