Description
STEM in Practice (with KodeKLIX® electronics kits) is a fully curriculum-aligned instant solution for Integrated STEM projects based on Physical Science, Digital Technology and Design and Technology. For Middle School, the Core Activities are an effective resource to ensure all the new students are "on the same page" with basic Technologies skills (coding and computer-control system design) and Science concepts (electronics) and the Extension Activities provide a source of robust problem-solving and concept extension.
This full day hands-on workshop will provide a brief overview of the STEM in Practice Core Activities and mainly focus on the more complex aspects of the EXTENSION ACTIVITIES that are more suited to Middle School projects or G&T students.
The support materials include structured and open-ended activities, tips and curriculum insights for teachers and a student workbook for reflecting on core concepts presented. The STEM in Practice activities are collaborative, student-managed and focused on developing solutions for real-life scenarios.
Overview/playtime includes exploration of:
curriculum links and the curriculum-based print materials
KodeKLIX electronics kits, focusing on EXTENSION kit components
the block coding app for extension activities
examples of prototype design projects using extension components
some free handouts to try with your class
For more information on Extension components: https://www.ais.wa.edu.au/stem-practice
Presenters
Peter Crosbie (AISWA Staff)
Assistant Director
Peter Crosbie was appointed Assistant Director in January 2016. This leadership role includes developing AISWA’s capability in STEM and learning technologies and working effectively with teachers and other stakeholders across the state.
Peter has a professional engineering qualification and has extensive industrial and business experience which includes working for defence establishments and a variety of engineering consultancies.
He has worked for many years in the Western Australian education system including 12 years at Hale School as a teacher and Head of Technology. Whilst at Hale School for more than seven years, Peter was an Adjunct Lecturer in Design and Technology at Edith Cowan University Perth. He has been a member of many state and national educational working groups and steering committees. He is the Contact Liaison Officer (CLO) for Scootle in the (WA) Independent School jurisdiction and is responsible for the registration of schools new to Scootle and training of Scootle administrators and teachers.
Jan Clarke (AISWA Staff)
Manager Of Learning Technologies And STEM
Jan Clarke has been with AISWA since 2008. She has 40 years of primary and secondary teaching experience, including G&T and Computing, HoLA for T&E and Certificate qualifications. She actively incorporated ICT in her teaching for over 30 years and has a strong belief in its potential for student engagement and learning. Jan has a BEd (Curriculum), Grad Dip in Comp Sci (Education) and a Cert IV in WTA. On behalf of AISWA she has: led the roll-outs of all WACE T&E subjects, the ICT Capabilities and K-10 Technologies subjects; represented AISWA for ISA, SCSA and ACARA and various STEM initiatives; supported the DER; collaborated with universities on research projects; delivered keynotes, papers and workshops at national and international conferences; developed and shared many practical ICT-related resources, including internationally published works; and managed the multi-skilled AISWA Tech Team. She takes great pride in supporting WA Independent Schools.
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Date / Time
28 Mar 2019 Starts: 09:00 Finishes: 15:00Delivery Format : In Person