The use of Seesaw in inquiry science learning
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Inquiry learning, mobile learning, primary science, science learning, Seesaw app
Abstract
In line with technological advancements, the Seesaw app has been introduced into primary school science inquiry teaching and learning. Using the BSCS 5E Instructional Model, I developed science lesson plans that integrated the use of Seesaw into several phases of the model. Implementing the Seesaw application demonstrated that pupils could record discussions and provide positive feedback on their peers’ work displayed on the Seesaw platform. This enabled pupils to actively engage in the classroom while facilitating teachers’ conducting synchronous and asynchronous learning assessments.
Abstrak
Seiring dengan perkembangan teknologi, aplikasi Seesaw telah diperkenalkan dalam pengajaran dan pembelajaran inkuiri sains sekolah rendah. Menggunakan Model Instruksional BSCS 5E, saya telah membina rancangan pelajaran sains dengan mengintegrasikan penggunaan Seesaw dalam beberapa fasa model tersebut. Hasil penggunaan aplikasi Seesaw menunjukkan murid berupaya merekodkan perbincangan dan memberikan maklum balas positif terhadap hasil kerja rakan. Impaknya murid dapat melibatkan diri secara aktif di dalam bilik darjah dan memudahkan guru untuk melaksanakan penilaian pembelajaran secara segerak dan tidak segerak.
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