Design of a blog for the dissemination of nanoscience and nanotechnology

Abstract

The design and creation of a blog is presented here in order to expose educational materials compiled from different experiences related to teaching nanoscience and nanotechnology. Such experiences have been implemented in formal education schools in Bogotá (Colombia) using strategies such as role plays, field trips, laboratory practices and other teaching materials. This work originally conceived as scientific literacy project proposal that would allow the articulation of common themes belonging to the basic and secondary education curriculum with nano themes and structures. After the application of this proposal, different modifications, according to the level of study and the educational needs, are socialized through this blog, so that they can serve as a reference and motivation for other researchers in this area barely explored in Colombia. From the initial experience, the importance of investigating more in this subject is recognized, which allows students of formal and non-formal education to strengthen different competences and skills, such as decision-making and critical thinking, according to their context and relationship with science.

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