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Introduction Introduction

Thank you for taking the time to view this presentation. It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that we introduce you to the benefits of Remote Access Technology for the classroom. This technology provides unique learning opportunities which otherwise would be logistically impossible in a classroom situation, and it’s easy to achieve.

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What is a RAL (Remote Access Laboratory)?

RAL allow users to have experiments set up in a laboratory as per project requirements with state of the art equipment.

Users are then able to log into the lab via the Internet and control all of the equipment and record results in real-time from a remote location.

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Benefits of RAL

Access to sophisticated scientific equipment otherwise inaccessible in conventional school science programs due to expense and time restraints

Access not limited by location or time zone

Provides superior access for students with disabilities

Students are able to log into the lab via the Internet and control all of the equipment and record results in real-time from a remote location.

* See Resources 1 for detailed examination of RAL technology and benefits

Inquiry TaskInquiry Task

Inquiry Learning components of this unit have been designed to complement Science, Technology and ICT

Students must gather information, test design elements and record data.

The process will raise such questions as - Will this work?, Why doesn’t it work?, What can I do to make it work?

* See Resources 2 for detailed Inquiry analysis

KLAsKLAsKey Learning AreasKey Learning Areas

((QSA Essential Learnings by the End of Year 7)QSA Essential Learnings by the End of Year 7)

Science

Energy and Change

Technology

Technology as a human endeavour

Information, materials and systems (resources)

ICTs

Inquiring with ICTs

* See Resources 3 for detailed presentation of KLAs

GRASPSGRASPS

The task uses the GRASPS design model.Goal

Role

Audience

Situation

Product

Standards for Success

Wiggins, G. &McTighe, J. ( 2003). Understanding by design: Teaching & Assessing for in-depth, engaging and effective learning. Professional Workshop. San Francisco: ASCD.

GoalGoal

Using knowledge of force and motion, design a challenging and fun all weather remote control car track for a public community space.

Drive a test vehicle in a remote access laboratory (RAL) to experiment with surfaces, gradients, cornering and straights.

Collect data then justify resulting design decisions .

RoleRole

Students will work in teams of two. They will assume the role of LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS who are preparing a design to tender for the job of building the remote control car track for a community space.

They are given specifications to which they must adhere – for example, the track must include a particular number of surfaces, a variety of gradients, and options for beginner and advanced ‘drivers’.

They will justify their design upon completion by providing data collected during RAL trials.

AudienceAudience

When the designs and justifications are complete, they will be judged by a panel of community members and representatives from the Radiator Springs Council.

The panel will rate the designs and award the job of building the track to the team with the best design.

SituationSituation

• Teams of two

• Submissions are to be of a revolutionary nature, giving the community a state of the art racing complex.

• There is ample space to build a track which can be used by all members of the community – children, youth and adults.

• The council requirements are for an all weather track, that will be usable at all times of the year.

• The council is looking for a facility that will be able to sustain competitions being held at the track over long weekend periods for example.

ProductProduct

The design proposal (drawn/computer generated)

The proposed track must include – 1. Sections suitable for beginner and advanced remote

control car users2. Surfaces which will be suitable for all weather conditions3. A variety of surfaces, gradients, straights and corners

Justification of design decisions must include -1. Data gathered during testing potential surfaces and

gradients2. Links to scientific knowledge of force and motion

Standards for Standards for Success Success

Designs must :

2. Be neatly presented – either drawn or computer generated – and clearly labeled

3. Meet specifications of using a variety of surfaces, gradients, straights and corners

4. Be suitable for both beginner and advanced users

5. Be supported with relevant data and scientific justifications