Digital Pedagogy Workshop for Science Teachers UP August 2026

Background and Context

Science education aims to nurture curiosity, develop scientific temper, and help students understand the natural world through inquiry, observation, experimentation, and critical thinking. However, classroom practices in many government schools remain largely textbook-oriented and lecture-driven, with science often treated as a subject for rote learning and syllabus completion. Many schools lack laboratories and basic teaching materials, resulting in limited opportunities for experiments and hands-on activities. These challenges are further compounded by the reliance on generalist teachers and limited teacher confidence or familiarity with activity-based and inquiry-oriented approaches.

Addressing these gaps requires a shift towards contextual, experiential, and inquiry-based science learning. Digital technologies can support this shift through simulations, visualizations, and interactive resources, especially where physical laboratories and materials are limited. However, despite improved availability of technology in government schools, its use remains limited due to teachers’ unfamiliarity with available technologies and limited professional development focused on integrating technology into science teaching rather than simply operating devices or accessing resources.

Objectives of the workshop

1. Demonstrate teachers can learn to use EdTech and can be enthused about using EdTech in teaching
2. Teachers access Phet resources for their use and learning
3. Teachers create/adapt/curate digital content as Open Educational Resources
4. Teachers develop abilities to use Free and Open Source EdTech to teach Science

Agenda of the workshop

Day 1
Time	Session name	Description/process	Resources	Comments
10 to 10.30	Program Inauguration			Common session
10.30 to 11.00	Introduction to the workshop			Common
11.15 to 1.00	Concept mapping I	- Importance of concept map - Creating a lesson plan using concept map tool	Science Concept map Maths concept map Slide deck	Common
1.00 to 2.00	Lunch
2.00 to 5.00	Concept mapping II	- Teachers choose topic to create concept map - Teachers use concept map features to enrich the map - Creating map in Hindi	learn freeplane	Hands on- Common
Day 2
10 to 10.15	Recap and plan for the day
10.15 to 11.30	Introduction to Mathematics and science with technology	- Nature and aims of Mathematics education How can digital tools like Geogebra support the aims of teaching Mathematics - Nature and aims of Science education How can digital tools like PhET support the aims of teaching Science	Maths- Slide deck Science- Slide deck Science NCF PP Podcasts Maths NCF PP podcast	Parallel
11.30 to 11.45	Tea break
11.45 to 1.00	Immersive demo	- Concept-specific demos on integrating STEM OER into teaching - Discussions on learning objectives, common student misconceptions, and strategies to address them	Maths- Slide deck Science- Slide deck	Parallel
1.00 to 2.00	Lunch
2.00 to 3.30	Introduction and exploring subject tools – I	- Creating resources using Geogebra - Lines, Angles , text box - Exploring chemistry resources on PhET		Parallel
3.30 to 5.00 (Including tea break)	Accessing and curating OER resources	- Using the internet as a resource – accessing and curating STEM resources - Contextualizing OER – translating and customising OER using different FOSS tools	Useful websites link	Common
Day 3
10 to 10.30	Recap and plan for the day
10:30 to 12.00 (Including tea break)	Exploring subject tools – II	- Creating Geogebra resources II -Triangles, check box - Exploring Physics resources on PhET		Parallel
12.00 to 1.15	Writing formulas and equations	- Typing formulas and equation using different tools		Common
1.15 to 2.00	Lunch
2.00 to 3.00	Exploring subject tools – III	- Creating Geogebra resources - Algebra (Linear equations), Input bar Robocompass - demonstrate construction Physics I – PheT		Parallel
3.00 to 5.00 (Including tea break)	Group work	- Collaborative lesson planning – in smaller groups - to integrate curated and contextualized resources	Lesson plan Template	Common
Day 4
10 to 10.30	Recap and plan for the day
10.30 to 1.30 (Including tea break)	Creating video resources – I	- Creating videos through screencasting tool - Combining existing or new text, audio and images - Creating GIF resources (peek)		Common
1.30 to 2.15	Lunch
2.15 to 3.15	Exploring subject tools – IV	- Creating Geogebra resources - 3D Geometry, Construction protocol - Introducing Geogebra repository - Using Stellarium/CK 12 foundation		Parallel
3.15to 5.00 (Including tea break)	Sharing of subject specific resources	- Demonstrate resources folder for both Mathematics and Science		Common
Day 5
10.00 to 1.00 (Including tea break)	Teachers presentation and discussion	- Presentations and discussions on the lesson plans developed as part of the group work		Common
1.00 to 2.00	Lunch
2.00 to 3.00	Implementation planning and way forward	- Classroom implementation - Impact on engagement and learning		Common
3.00 to 3.15	Tea break
3.15 to 4.00	Role of Edtech	- Discussion on role and potential of EdTech in Mathematics and Science education + Open House		Common
4.00 to 4.30	Workshop closure	- Closure and next steps - Feedback form, group photos