Ileana Calvo Pineda – Biology Teacher
How does Science Bits help you teach your science classes?
I’ve talked to colleagues from other educational centers and I realized how useful Science Bits has been. The fact that the platform is so complete has allowed me to focus on each of my students individually; the kids that are behind, the advanced ones, the students both as a whole and as individuals. All it takes is to try and find what I need and it’s there for me. The videos are clear, the animations are appropriate, the exercises are specific, and because they are self-correcting, the students can progress at their own pace.
What are the advantages or benefits of using Science Bits to teach science?
I started teaching science classes in 1990, so I have had the chance to use many different texts over the years. But discovering Science Bits was a dream come true. When I have to introduce a new topic, the five Es (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate) allow me to select what I want and adapt it to the needs of my school kids.
How does learning with Science Bits impact your students?
It has had a very positive impact. The kids are delighted with how versatile the platform is, the fact that they can “play” has been a great success. They have fun learning; learning becomes a game, and in this way new knowledge is easily acquired. I can’t wait to see the results of the tests we do every second month.
How helpful was Science Bits when, because of the COVID restrictions, you had to resort to a totally virtual format?
OH, THANK YOU SO, SO MUCH! It was such a relief! To know that I could use the platform gave me great peace of mind, given how difficult it was to tackle the pandemic. Having the platform allowed me to stick to a work plan. One of the greatest difficulties was that the kids, along with ALL their family, entered the privacy of my home, and I was always ready for it. I didn’t have enough time to do everything I had to do, but I was confident that my classes lived up to the expectations because of the quality of the Science Bits product. That made a huge difference in terms of quality of life.
Ana Ureña – Science Teacher
How does Science Bits help you teach your science classes?
Science Bits is an excellent tool to teach my lessons. It is attractive to both the student and the teacher because it is interactive. It is the best virtual platform I have used, with original, high-quality material.
What are the advantages or benefits of using Science Bits to teach science?
It is a fully-fledged platform. I can teach my classes easily without having to produce any extra material of my own. It has contents, practices, evaluations and audiovisual aid. It also has simulators, such as a virtual microscope we used last year. The videos were of great help to complement my explanations.
How does learning with Science Bits impact your students?
Science Bits allows kids to learn interactively. They love watching the videos and the simulations. They have had a great time using this platform, because it is different from what they have always used.
How helpful was Science Bits when, because of the COVID restrictions, you had to resort to a totally virtual format?
Thanks to Science Bits, the shift from in-person teaching to virtual classes was easy. We work in the same way as we did in the classroom. The adaptation was simple and quick.