New Perspectives in Science Education
Innovative Teaching with Actionbound: Digital Pathways in Chemistry Education. A Practical Example from ComeNet Chemistry in the ComeMINT Project
Isabel Rubner, University of Education Weingarten, Department of Chemistry and its Didactics (Germany)
David Ditter, University of Education Weingarten (Germany)
David Weiser, University of Education Weingarten (Germany)
Rebekka Ditter, University of Education Weingarten (Germany)
Karin Siepmann, University of Education Weingarten (Germany)
Jonas Ponath, University of Paderborn (Germany)
Sabine Fechner, University of Paderborn (Germany)
Adrian Hoffmann, University of Bochum (Germany)
Katrin Sommer, University of Bochum (Germany)
Rebecca Grandrath, Bergische University of Wuppertal (Germany)
Claudia Bohrmann-Linde, Bergische University of Wuppertal (Germany)
Abstract
As part of the BMBF-funded ComeMINT project, conditions are being developed for the success of teacher training to improve digital literacy. In the sub-groups, the so-called ComeNets, adaptive training modules are being developed, tested and iteratively refined. The subproject ComeNet Chemistry focuses on topics such as digital learning environments, AR/VR, explanatory videos, digital data acquisition and the potential of AI. In addition to a general presentation of ComeNet Chemistry, this article provides an insight into a specific teacher training module.
As an example, a training module using the Actionbound app as a digital learning environment is presented. Based on the concept 'Aquaville and the secret of Aqua Cristallo', the participants learn in a practical part how Actionbound can be used for interactive, experimental and practical learning units in chemistry lessons. The theme of water and its importance in the context of sustainability (SDG 6: Access to sufficient water of good quality) provides the content framework. In the workshop, teachers will get to know the many features of Actionbound and learn how to combine digital sensors with the app. A special focus will be on the differentiation possibilities offered by the integration of switches, which allow for flexible adaptation to different learning groups.
The workshop will demonstrate how digital tools such as Actionbound can enrich the chemistry classroom while developing key digital literacy skills. It will provide teachers with practical insights and suggestions for integrating digital learning environments into their teaching.
Keywords: digital media, teacher training, actionbound app, innovative chemistry teaching
REFERENCES:
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[2] Projektwebsite ComeMINT. Online verfügbar unter https://comemint.uni-due.de, zuletzt geprüft am14.08.2024
[3] Ponath, J., Bohrmann-Linde, C., Rubner, I., Sommer, K., & Fechner, S. (2024). Digitalisierungsbezogene Kompetenzen (angehender) Chemielehrkräfte. In H. van Vorst (Ed.), Frühe naturwissenschaftliche Bildung (Vol. 44, pp. 878–881).
