Integrated Use of the LearningApps.org Resourse and Information Devices in the Process of Biology School Course Studying

Abstract

This paper considers the problem of integrated use of the LearningApps.org online resource in the process of Biology studying in secondary schools and information devices. The appropriateness of moving to a mixed form of learning that involves the creation of a polysubjective educational environment has been justified. The article concretizes the essence of the notion “polysubjective educational environment” (teacher, pupil, online resources, and information devices). It has been examined how well the scientific problem is developed in pedagogical theory and educational practice. The methodology of using the LearningApps.org online resource in the process of Biology studying in a basic secondary school, which involves the use of information devices, the PlayMarket server applications, Smart technologies and a website has been created. In particular, a series of exercises of the LearningApps.org online resource has been simulated, the implementation of which should be integrated using a SMART Board, a mobile phone, a computer, a laptop, a tablet or other information devices. Possibilities of their combination with the methodology of using information devices at the lesson in the process of homework checking, learning new material, generalization and systematization of knowledge have been revealed. The proposed assignments can be used as individual exercises for pupils at the lesson and in extracurricular activities. The paper suggests the approach for homework checking, which involves besides computer control of pupils’ learning outcomes, the use of Miracast wireless technology. The methodology of conducting a mobile front-line survey at the lesson on the learned or current material in Biology in the test form, with the help of the free Plickers application, has been presented. The expediency of using the website builder Ucoz.ru for creation of a training website in Biology has been substantiated. The methodology of organizing the educational process in Biology in a basic secondary school using the training website has been developed. The effectiveness of the proposed methodology of using the LearningApps.org online resource in combination with information devices in the process of Biology studying in a basic secondary school has been substantiated