The STEM Professionals in Schools webinars are hosted throughout the year and are available to all participants in the program. The webinars are designed to enhance your partnership experience and help you to develop your professional skills. Program participants are notified via email of an upcoming webinar and recordings are uploaded here after the event.
| WEBINAR NAME | WHEN | WHAT'S IT ABOUT? | WHO SHOULD ATTEND | REGISTER OR WATCH RECORDING |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effective Communication in Partnerships - Remote Collaboration | June 2020 | A guide to effective communication between teachers, STEM professionals and students, with an emphasis on remote collaboration. | All teachers and STEM professionals, especially those in long distance partnerships | View recording |
| Investigating the unknown: Ocean research aboard the RV Investigator | June 2020 | Dr Ben Arthur, CSIRO Marine National Facility and Matt Boyd, CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere provide an overview of the research activities undertaken by the CSIRO's RV Investigator, Australia's national ocean-going research vessel. The RV Investigator supports biological, oceanographic, geological and atmospheric research, as well as maritime training and education and outreach activities. | All teachers and STEM professionals | View recording |
| Offshore Renewable Energy: Powering innovations for our future oceans | June 2020 | Dr Mark Hemer from CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere discusses the opportunities and challenges for offshore renewable energy (ORE) in Australia and internationally. ORE captures a range of technologies (Offshore Wind, Wave, Tidal and Ocean Thermal Energy), all capable of contributing to a future energy mix. | All teachers and STEM professionals | View recording |
| Investigating Distance Partnerships | March 2020 | Regional, rural and remote teachers do not have the same access to STEM professionals within their communities and surrounds when compared to larger cities. Distance partnerships provide a viable solution for these teachers to connect with STEM professionals for mentoring, professional development and enhancing student engagement. | All STEM professionals, and regional or remotely based registered teachers. | View recording |
| Exploring Artificial Intelligence Presented in partnership with CSER MOOCs. |
February 2020 | Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving the next wave of technological innovation and is changing almost every industry. Presented by Dr Rebecca Vivian, this webinar explores how AI can be taught at primary and secondary levels. | All registered teachers and STEM professionals. | View recording |
| Using data in partnerships A collaboration with the Australian Data Science Education Institute |
June 2019 |
The Australian Data Science Education Institute will explore how to use real-world data in school learning activities. | All registered teachers and STEM professionals. | View recording |
| Digital Technologies: it's not all about coding Presented in partnership with CSER and ACARA. |
May 2019 |
Professor Tim Bell from the University of Canterbury discusses how to get started with digital technologies without using computers. | All registered teachers and STEM professionals. | View recording |
| Effective communication in partnerships |
November 2019 |
Guides new and existing partnerships through examples of effective communication between teachers, STEM professionals and students. | All registered teachers and STEM professionals (especially those in new partnerships or partnerships requiring support). | View recording |
| Maths Inside A collaboration with the Australian Association of Maths Teachers |
November 2018 | Translates STEM professionals' work into engaging learning activities and showcases the Maths Inside resource. | All registered teachers and STEM professionals. | View recording |
Interested in becoming part of STEM Professionals in Schools? Register today to get started.