Friday Workshops
Session A
HS - Leading a Faculty - Cherine Spirou (This is a 2 hour session, please also pick this is Session B)
This is an accredited course.
Are you thinking about taking the next step and becoming an Executive team member? What does it mean to be a Head of Department? Then this 2 hour registered workshop will give you an insight of some of the expectations of the position through a collaborated and open discussion workshop. The workshop has been designed to give aspiring heads of department the knowledge required to lead an effective faculty. We will give you real examples and discussions on aspects of the position, including strategic planning and resource management
PRI - Primary Outdoor Stem - Stephanie Rodden & Rachel Prior
CANCELLED! (Sorry :()
PRI - Engagement in Mathematics - Associate Professor Catherine Attard (This is a 2 hour session, please also pick this is Session B)
Mathematics is often referred to as the language of science, technology and engineering, yet so many students are disengaged and choosing to opt out of the study of mathematics. What do we actually mean when we use the term ‘engagement’? What does real student engagement look like in a contemporary mathematics classroom? In this presentation I will explore the construct of engagement as it relates to mathematics and I will discuss a range of ways we can interpret our syllabus document to enhance teaching and learning of mathematics and increase student engagement with mathematics, and, of course, STEM. Participants in this hands-on session will explore and discuss a range of activities that promote high levels of engagement.
HS - Lego Mindstorms - Mark Locket (This is a 2 hour session, please also pick this is Session B)
The LEGO Education EV3 workshop is a hands-on experience for Middle and Secondary School teachers. The workshop will lead participants through a series of engaging design challenges that are relevant to the STEM Australian Curriculums.
The workshop session is designed to be hands-on, encourage collaborative working and to have some fun!
Expect:
- Real world Based Design Challenges.
- A hands-on experience to implement in your classroom
- To find out how to deliver the curriculum in an engaging way.
Workshop participants are to bring their own device – computer or tablet with software pre-installed. Software available for download on www.legoeducation.com.au
Max. 20 per workshop
ALL - Robotics - Michele Miller
We run robotic incursions in schools around Australia. All of our workshops are aligned with the Digital Tech Curriculum. In March this year we have won national recognition by PWC and Education Changemakers as the rroboticprovider of choice changing the face of student learning. I personally have also been nominated for Telstra's Business Woman of the year. We have an outreach program and are establishing STEM training with UTS Education Faculty for their 3rd & 4th year students.
PRI - Early STEM - Kylie Wagstaff
We have been playing with STEM for the last two years and working on an integrated curriculum, using STEM in all areas of our teaching, all day. With different pedagogies as a basis- place based learning, task based learning, Service learning and enquiry based learning- we utilise the ideals of STEM and hands on, meaningful experiences and learning tasks as a starting point for our classroom teaching and learning. We are confident with programming and integrating experiences while still meeting the demands of programs such as L3, TEN as we are an Early Action for Success school.
Our innovative approach to teaching and learning is extremely engaging for all students- particularly students with learning difficulties and students from a background other than English. At our school 50% of our students do not speak English and are from a refugee background with some severe trauma. We have gone through a process of documenting what we do, and had difficulties along the way. We can empathise with colleagues and offer support and ideas that could be trialled in their schools. As the whole school teaches through a theme students are able to see links and all learning is relevant. Due to such high engagement all students are able to access the curriculum. Student voice is also extremely valued and all learners feel they have a say in what they are learning about (with strategic navigation from teachers)
HS - HSC Studylab - Jaya Chowdhury
HSCStudyLab is an online resource mapped to Stage 6 Biology, Chemistry and Physics which includes engaging videos, animations, interactive activities, simulations and quizzes. It provides teachers with the opportunity to enhance the effective use of technology in the classroom for blended learning, which is creating teaching and learning environments, where there is a strategic and systematic approach to the use of technology combined with face to face interaction.
Session B
HS - Leading a Faculty - Cherine Spirou (This is a 2 hour session, please also pick this is Session A)
PRI - Engagement in Mathematics - Associate Professor Catherine Attard (This is a 2 hour session, please also pick this is Session A)
HS - Lego Mindstorms - Mark Locket (This is a 2 hour session, please also pick this is Session A)
Multi award-winning ebook free for new schools in 2017 (Mohamad Jebara - Mathspace)
We're so confident that Mathspace is the tool you need in your digital classroom we wanted to make it easier for teachers and students to get a taste for it. So we're giving away the ebook component of Mathspace free to all new schools. All you have to do is attend this session to find out how it all works.
HS - Education Perfect - Clare Feeney
Education Perfect have developed an innovative learning platform on which educators have the ability to set and evaluate comprehensive and relevant assessment tasks, and use the data generated to advise the direction of their students’ learning.
As we move through the digital age, it is becoming increasingly important to utilise effective online assessment tools. This session will give delegates an in-depth look into Education Perfect’s diagnostic, formative and summative assessment features, and will demonstrate how Education Perfect can be used to complement one's daily learning plan.
ALL - The Future Of Learning - DoE Futures Learning Team
To succeed in the future, our students will require research, problem solving and critical thinking skills. They will need to be able to work independently and together with others. Schools must find ways to engage students deeply in their learning, both for improved outcomes and for success and happiness beyond school. What do we know about young people today and the future they will inhabit? How can we best support them to follow any path they choose to explore?
This workshop will provide teachers and school leaders with resources and tools to explore future focused learning and teaching that leverage space and technology.
Deborah de Ridder. Senior Curriculum Officer. Science. BOSTES. NSW
This session reviews the processes involved in syllabus development and an outline of the consultation feedback provided following the release of the draft Stage 6 draft syllabuses for Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Investigating Science and Physics. Information will be provided on the release of the syllabus and the distribution of support materials to accompany the new syllabuses. The development of the Science Extension course will also be discussed. Time will be allocated for group discussion.
Session C
ALL - STELR - Peter Pentland
STELR (Science Technology Education Leveraging Relevance) comprising STEM modules on Renewable Energy Wind-energy (is part of the iSTEM program) Sustainable Housing Water for the 21st Century Carbon Dioxide Friend or Foe Climate Change and Oceans Maths of wind turbines and solar panels
Hands-on Inquiry-based relevant contexts scenario-based problem-solving group/team work blended multidisciplinary Some 3D printing
A practical guide to implementing STEM, from one teacher to another (John Penno - Lakelands Public School)
I would like to share how easy and effective it is to implement STEM. I want my colleagues to understand that this is not another program, but a way to teach more efficiently. I have been able to engage my class this year with independent learning that is driven by their independent investigation. The students and families ask me all the time when we are going to do STEM again, because they enjoy doing it and hearing all about it.
I am not an expert, but I have learnt a lot over the last year. I want my colleagues to hear about my journey. I would like to talk to them about what STEM is, how it can be used and what it actually looks like in a programming sense and in the class. I would like to share with them how easy it is to connect with local experts and high schools. I want them to know that it is a fantastic way to engage the local community and encourage students to apply skills that they may not have an opportunity to in other KLA’s. I would like to share my projects (like building a greenhouse) how it can be incorporated from Kindergarten to Stage 3 and how I have reflected, and learnt from my mistakes.
I am so passionate about STEM because I it has changed my student’s mindset and positively affected their self-worth.
HS - Stage 5 iSTEM - Scott Sleap
RDA Hunter and Maitland Grossmann High School have developed the stage 5 iSTEM course which has been endorsed by BOSTES and will be taught in over 50 schools in 2016 and is rapidly growing in popularity.
The implementation of a truly integrated STEM curriculum can be challenging and schools can learn from the experiences of a number of High Schools who have pioneered the course. In addition collegues would benefit from hearing how to successfully implement a project based learning model in their classroom.
HS - Looking at the new Stage 6 Courses - Deborah deRidder
This session reviews the processes involved in syllabus development and an outline of the consultation feedback provided following the release of the draft Stage 6 draft syllabuses for Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Investigating Science and Physics. Information will be provided on the release of the syllabus and the distribution of support materials to accompany the new syllabuses. The development of the Science Extension course will also be discussed. Time will be allocated for group discussion.
PRI - Effectively integrating STEM into classroom practice - Nahla Dennaoui & Michelle Kendall
From the beginning of 2016, it has been our goal to create an interdisciplinary approach to STEM education focusing on teaching the four disciplines through an innovative STEM program as part of our BYOD open classroom called #TheLearningHub. We created a framework for our initial STEM activities that encapsulated several broad areas. These were reflection, modification, engagement and collaboration. Students were explicitly taught STEM roles and responsibilities as part of teaching them to work collaboratively. Initial STEM lessons focused on short, sharp activities that allowed students to experiment with elements of design and creativity. Students were required to reflect on the design process and make modifications to re-test their design. As part of each STEM challenge, STEM groups were explicitly taught how to present their ideas, modifications and reflections to the class. Students used google apps for education as part of their learning in STEM. This enabled students to collaborate on working documents and presentations. As the semester progressed, students were able to draw connections between their learning and the real world as part of undertaking sustained projects that built students' knowledge of the various disciplines. This has culminated in a long term STEM project utilising Lego NXT robots to respond to a project brief to solve a real life problem. We have worked with teachers across the school to modify our school scope and sequence in order to effectively integrate STEM lessons into teaching and learning programs from K-6. We have a wealth of resources to share with primary teachers who are looking to effectively integrate STEM into classroom practice. We have practical ideas and programs for how to teach STEM in the primary classroom. These include the programs we have written, the STEM roles as cards and classroom visuals, activities and challenges we have conducted and examples of student work.
PRI - LEGO Education WeDo2.0 Workshop Mark Lockett
The LEGO Education WeDo2.0 workshop is a hands-on experience for Primary School teachers. The main outcome is to provide instruction and inspiration so you can understand how to deliver specific areas of the Design and Digital Technologies curriculums utlising the LEGO Education WeDo2.0 sets.
The workshop session is designed to be hands-on, encourage collaborative working and to have some fun!
Expect:
- A hands-on experience to implement in your classroom
- To find out how to deliver the curriculum in an engaging way
- Effective classroom management
Workshop participants are to bring their own device – computer or tablet with software pre-installed. Software available for download on www.legoeducation.com.au
Max. 20 per workshop.
Aboriginal Education (Shirley Gilbert)
With a current focus on STEM and embracing new technology, how does Aboriginal education fit?
Can we use 8 ways pedagogical approaches (Yunkaporta 2009) and story to increase cultural understanding and engagement in the science classroom? Can technology bring cultural knowledge and learning into the classroom in respectful ways? This workshop will look at the Australian Science curriculum K-10 and the various educational learning opportunities we can create as teachers. It will be integrating Western science and Indigenous ecological knowledge and show how, we as teachers can engage with community elders, rangers on country to engage students with the cultural significance of ‘place’ and science learning. The workshop supports Indigenous and non-Indigenous teachers and assistant teachers to deliver Indigenous science programs in schools.