Micro Computer Based Laboratory

  For this entry, I will recap on what had been presented by our group during the sixth week class. This time around, we had discussed on the advantages and disadvantages of  Micro Computer Based Laboratory in teaching science. 

Our group had chosen to do an experiment on the device to measure magnetic field. The reason for us to test this device was to identify whether this kind of probe was suitable to be use in teaching or not. 

We had discovered that, there are advantages and disadvantages of using this device.

ADVANTAGES

>>>The tool can be used effectively to collect, analyze and display data in the form of graphs and charts, showing relationships that change as the values of the variables change.

>>>Data can be stored in computer’s memory.

>>>Students’ ability to interpret graphs is improved

>>>It saves time if the lesson is aimed to finish in a very limited time.

>>>It is suitable for independent learners that are very proficient in science.

DISADVANTAGES

>>>As data collected is transferred into graphs, the   students might not be able to see the relationship between the diagram of the magnetic field and the graphs collected.

>>>It is not suitable for the primary school learners as they need to master the science process skills first.

>>>Even though, students of level 2 can grasp abstract concept, but in learning science, their scientific and manipulative skills are still developing at this time

>>>The discourse used by the device is considered to be complex.

       All in all, we think that, this device was not suitable for the primary school students and it is more likely to be useful for the secondary school students. We did agree that this device has its own benefits, but if we wish to implement it in our primary classroom, we were still not ready to go for it.