Information
Technology in
Science Instruction

Overview

Project Overview

The Concord Consortium is proud to announce the Information Technology in Science Instruction (ITSI) project!

This comprehensive information technologies (IT) project for middle and high school teachers prepares diverse students for careers in IT by engaging them in exciting, inquiry-based science projects that use computational models and real-time data acquisition. Participants will learn basic electronics and design skills that will enable their students to install, configure, and use a wide range of sensors. They will also learn to teach students to use, modify, and create computational models. The skills students will learn will greatly enhance their ability to undertake investigations while giving a solid foundation for IT-based careers in programming, computer hardware, and software engineering.

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Technology Overview

The ITSI project uses several key pieces of technology.

  • Web Portal - This is the main entry point for teachers and students to use activities.
  • Activity Development Center - This do-it-yourself system allows teachers and students to create and modify activities.
  • Probekit - This collection of electronics allows students and teachers to build their own sensors for use with activities.

Video Demonstrations

The following video demonstrations will help you get to know the above pieces of technology:

Please note: The following videos require the Flash Player installed and enabled on your computer. You can download the Flash Player from Adobe.

General Demos

  • Overview - A quick overview of how the system works
  • Introduction - An introduction to the ITSI portal and its activities
  • Sign up - How students and teachers can sign up to use the portal
  • Student Work - This video demonstrates how students save their work and how teachers can then view it later.
  • Activities - Creating and Editing your own activities
  • Comments - This video demonstrates how to use our new comments and ratings system

Molecular Workbench Demos