Information Communications Technology (ICT) has an important role to play in science teaching. Rapid developments in hardware and software mean that a great deal is now possible, yet there remains a considerable gap between the aspirations of experts and the realities of the classroom. This Guide is intended to bridge that gap by providing guidance on what can be done by teachers in every school and college.

The idea for this guide originated in a seminar on ICT in Support of Science Education held by the Chemical Education Group at Salters' Hall in May 2001. The Guide builds on the seminar themes, drawing on the results of visits to schools, colleges, publishers and software developers.