Contents/
Acknowledgements
Contents
List of Illustrations and Tables
Illustrations
Tables
Abstract
1 - Introduction
2 - Aims of the dissertation
3 - Learning theory, teaching styles and the influence of ICT
Learning theory
Teaching styles
The influence of ICT
4 - Learning, teaching and computers in science
The role of the science teacher
Using computers in science lessons
ICT as an effective learning tool for use in science
What do Internet technologies offer science teachers ?
The Internet as a physical network
The Internet as a landscape of information
The Internet as a communication tool
5 - Finding and Evaluating Science Web Sites
Issues on evaluating a web site
A Classification of Web Site Interactivity
Finding suitable sites
Conclusions
6 - An Investigation into the Effectiveness of Web Pages for Learning in Science
Aim
Methodology
Choice of setting
Choice of subjects
Choice of learning material and procedure
Choice of Tests
Choice of Analysis
Results and Analysis
Pre-test analysis
Post-test analysis and Instructional Efficiency
Delayed post-test analysis and Retention Efficiency
Conclusions and Evaluation
Problems with choice of sample
Differences in learning
7 - An Investigation into Staff Opinion on the Use of the Internet in Science
Aims
Methodology
The setting
The sample
The Questionnaire
Results and Analysis
ICT experience of the science teachers
Analysis of science teachers opinions
Conclusions and evaluation
Problems with choice of sample
Conclusions
8 - Final discussion and conclusions
9 - Recommendations
References
URL references
Appendix I - The Pupil Sample
Appendix II - Groups P and W
Appendix III - The Web-based Lesson Materials
Appendix IV - The Paper-based Lesson Materials
Respiration
Introduction
Food as a fuel
Aerobic respiration
The aerobic respiration equation
Location of aerobic respiration
Questions (p2)
Breathing
The lungs and gas exchange
Questions (p4-5)
Answers (p2)
Answers (p4)
Glossary
A
aerobic respiration
alveoli
anaerobic respiration
B
bronchi
bronchioles
C
capillaries
carbohydrates
carbon dioxide
cell
chemical energy
chest cavity
circulatory system
D
deoxygenated
diaphragm
diffusion
digestive system
E
excretion
external respiration
F
fuel
G
gas exchange
glucose
I
intercostal muscles
internal respiration
L
lungs
M
membrane
mitochondria
mucus
O
oxygen
P
photosynthesis
pressure
R
respiratory system
S
small intestine
sugar
Appendix V - Testing Procedure
National Curriculum Extracts
The Lesson Objectives
The Test Questions and Mark Scheme
Rationale For Test Questions
Appendix VI - Analysis of Test Scores
Pre-Test Scores
Post-Test Scores
Delayed Post-Test Scores
Instructional and Retention Efficiencies
Appendix VII - The Staff Questionnaire
Appendix VIII - Analysis of Science Staff Questionnaire
The Sample
Appendix IX - A list of media used on the WWW
Appendix X - The Revised National Curriculum for ICT
Statement on the use of ICT across the curriculum
Appendix XI - The Science Websites Database
