The CD-ROM also includes lists of equipment and links to good science education websites, along with a tutorial on how to use web browsers.
Teachers can obtain further assistance and advice by email or telephone.
The Scottish Executive Education Department commissioned SCRE to evaluate the extent to which the pilot study fulfilled its objectives and the viability of expanding the service. Some teachers found that using the CD-ROM provided them with skills that complemented New Opportunities Fund training in ICT and that it enabled them to increase confidence with ICT and with teaching science simultaneously. One laptop computer with a CD-ROM drive was provided for each of the ten schools participating in the pilot study on a 'no strings attached' basis. Access to this meant that teachers were able to use the materials at their own convenience - and could experiment with ICT in the privacy of their own homes. The Pack materials were useful as a planning tool and for lesson preparation.