Penshurst Primary School

Two stage groups from Penshurst Public School developed units of work involving the use of mobile technology to support students' learning. Stage One students and their teacher Jenny Cottle made an adventurous start to creating a Database of the Plants in the School Playground. The students used digital cameras and tablet pc's to record information about their plants.

Stage Three students and their teachers Pauline Carr and Karen Moss conducted a Minibeast Biodiversity Study at their local park.

Two Stage Three classes visited scientists at the Australian Museum to learn how to study insects in the field.

Students then applied these techniques to conduct a biodiversity study in their local park.

Using the digital camera at the Australian Museum	Students work in Hyde Park with Australian Museum's Martyn Robertson, to learn how to collect insects.
Working scientifically at Old's Park, Penshurst.	Students using a tablet PC to record their findings.

Unit of work

• Stage One unit and teacher reflection
• Stage Three
• Visual Arts
• Project poster

Reflections

• Teacher reflections Pauline Carr and Karen Moss, Year 5/6 teachers
• Teacher reflection Joe Rimmer, Visual Arts teacher
• Student reflection Group One Yr5/6
• Student reflection PMI (Plus, Minus, Interesting) Yr 5/6

Student work samples

• Year One field record using a tablet PC
• Year One digital pic
• Year 5/6 digital pics from the Australian Museum
• Year 5/6 student designed field record sheets