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The future of TER Podcast

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +1000

This is not an announcement I had expected to make under such circumstances, but unfortunately the TER Podcast will have to come to a close.

We will release the final recorded interviews, and possibly a final panel discussion to close out 11 years of the podcast, but for now I'd like to say thank you to everyone who has supported the podcast - the contributors and guests who have given their time for every episode, and the listeners whose support has been the reason we've kept going for so long!

Thank you!

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Fish Tank & the Ocean Lovers Festival

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:02:50 +1000

The Ocean Lovers Festival is Australia’s largest annual cultural and science celebration for the ocean. Hear from founder Anita Kolni as we discuss the education oportunuities available through the pitching contest Shark Tank as well as Litterarty and the Sea Science Student Expo.

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About the Ocean Lovers Festival

The Ocean Lovers Festival taps into Australians love of their ocean lifestyle with the largest dedicated ocean science and cultural celebration in Australia. Through a festival of Ideas, Art + Music and Actions, the Ocean Lovers Fesitval inspire and engage the community on ocean issues and provide hope by showcasing solutions and innovation that are improving the health of the ocean.

The festival has hosted hundreds of expert speakers, artists, innovators, ocean pioneers, and champions. It showcases successful marine projects that restore coastal ecology, highlights ocean- innovating entrepreneurs, and provides a platform for government initiatives, marine scientists, and community groups to inspire and empower audiences to better protect the ocean.

https://www.oceanloversfestival.com/

About Anita Kolni

Anita Kolni is a passionate changemaker, communicator, and connector. She is the Founder of the Ocean Lovers Festival, an annual celebration of ideas, art, music, and actions showcasing the latest innovations, science, state-of-the-art technology, and cool ideas for helping the ocean.

Anita successfully staged the first Ocean Lovers Festival in April 2019 at Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach. In a short time, it hasg rown into Australia’s largest annual
cultural and science celebration for the ocean, attracting tens of thousands of visitors and achieving a digital media reach of over 34 million.

Anita is rapidly gaining recognition as a global connector in the ocean sector for her innovative approach of bringing inspiration and hope for the ocean and engaging audiences to accelerate change that positively impacts our blue planet. She championed the Sydney Coast Hope Spot at the inaugural Ocean Lovers Festival with the support of Mission Blue and the Sylvia Earle Alliance, recognizing Sydney’s cherished coastline on the international stage.

Anita's ocean passion stems from her Swedish Olympic sailing father and uncle and her own love of all things beach and ocean. She has worked on major events like the Grand Prix and ATP Tennis Tournament in Europe before settling back in Bondi with her family of four children, inspiring her to create the festival and do her part in protecting the ocean for their future.

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With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

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STEM Education with Ehab Gerges

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:20:24 +1000

Meet Ehab Gerges, a multi-award-winning STEM educator who loves working with his students on sustainability, flight & vehicle challenges and so much more. He shares his ideas for engaging students and how he has built his STEM space in his school.

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About Ehab Gerges

Ehab Gerges is a dedicated educator currently pursuing a Masters of STEM Education at the University of Canberra. With diverse qualifications in Business Management and Electrical Engineering, alongside teaching certifications, he is accredited by the Department of Education to teach Science, Chemistry, and Physics.

Ehab's commitment to professional growth is highlighted through achievements like being accredited as a STEM Educational Instructor by STEM.Org USA, becoming a Microsoft Global Certified Educator, and receiving the Toyota Community Trust & Public Education Foundation STEM Teachers Scholarship in 2023. His dynamic career includes roles as STEM Coordinator and Senior Science Teacher at James Cook Boys’ Technology High School, with notable contributions to sustainability projects and STEM conferences. Recognised with the Teachers’ Guild of New South Wales “World Teachers’ Recognition Award” in 2020, Ehab embodies excellence in education.

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Recommended STEM resources

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Food ladder with Kelly McJannett

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:54:35 +1000

Food security - it's important! So is teaching students to be self-sufficient on how to grow their own nutritious food. Today we hang out with Food Ladder's founding CEO Kelly McJannett to learn how Food Ladder is addressing food security in remote and Indigenous communities.

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About Food Ladder

Food Ladder grew from a kernel of an idea by founders Alex Shead and Kelly McJannett.

Alex was determined to use business to create social change. As a social change specialist, Kelly saw kids struggling to concentrate in class because they were hungry and understood the macro impact of food security. By joining forces, they found a way to combine agricultural technology and teaching systems to create lasting social change.

From the first greenhouse installation, both realised this was a powerful way to reframe food choices for the next generation.

About Kelly McJannett

Kelly McJannett is founding CEO of award-winning non-profit Food Ladder which addresses food security in remote and Indigenous communities as well as education, health and economic participation with a holistic focus on wellbeing.

An experienced leader in multidisciplinary approaches to social change, Kelly has pioneered scalable place-based agritech solutions which address immediate human needs, support environmental outcomes and ready vulnerable communities for worsening conditions resulting from climate change.

Kelly holds a Bachelor of Communications (UTS) and an MBA (The University of Sydney Business School) where she was awarded Social Justice and Community Leadership Scholarship.

Accolades include Sydney University Dean’s Prize and Leadership Excellence Award as well as named Australia’s 100 most Influential Women by Australian Financial Review. Kelly is a member of the Board of Advice for The University of Sydney Business School.

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https://foodladder.org/

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BinarX Outreach Program

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:12:45 +1000

West Australian high school payloads to space! Find out about the BinarX Outreach Program which connects West Australian high school students with the Binar Space Program at Curtin University. We catch up with Outreach Program Coordinator Meg Berry and Ahla & Shivani from Bob Hawke College to learn more about the Binar 2-3-4 in early August!

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About the BinarX Outreach Program

The BinarX program sees West Australian students design and prototype science payloads for the Binar cubesat, and then build those projects for launch on-orbit with the Binar Space Program at Curtin University.

Payload concepts are directed by students and teachers & may include sensors to study earth and space environment, samples for testing in microgravity, or samples for testing in a vacuum. They may also include a software-only payload running on Binar’s flight computer.

Students will access their results using amateur band radio, either at Curtin or through other ground stations participating in the open source SatNOGS network.

As part of the program, students and teachers will also construct and operate their own SatNOGS ground station to gain a better understanding of radio communications and contribute back to the SatNOGS community.

As the program progresses, BinarX will guide teachers and students through obtaining radio licenses and installing amateur radio equipment in their schools. This will allow them to communicate with their satellite payload directly, and connect with the rest of the global amateur satellite community.

The program is currently at capacity for the 2024-2026 Student Payload Development Program, but please register your interest for future opportunities with the program!

Launch details for Binar 2-3-4!

If you’re in Perth, WA, please register to join us at our in-person launch event this weekend! Binar 2-3-4 are scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral, FL on board SpaceX Falcon 9 CRS NG-2 at 23:28PM AWST, so the in-person event may be to watch the livestream of the docking with the International Space Station the
afternoon of August 4th, 2024. (but please follow the socials for updates as launch times can change at the last minute!). Anyone, anywhere can watch the livestream of the launch carrying the next 3 cube sats to space!
> Space Coast Live: 24/7 Views of NASA, SpaceX Falcon 9
Operations, and Starship Pad Construction - YouTube (for
the rocket launch)
> NASA Live: Official Stream of NASA TV (youtube.com) (for the docking with the ISS)

Find out more

https://www.binarspace.com/binarx/
Bintroduction to Electronics Kits
> binarspace.com/box
> Has all the materials and instructions that anyone can use to
start building their own prototype payloads.
> If you’re an educator in Western Australia, email us at
binarx@curtin.edu.au to request a kit.
BinarX summer holiday program which builds on the electronics kits and teaches students to design, build, test and fly their payloads on model rockets.

About Meg Berry
Meg Berry is the BinarX Outreach Program Coordinator within the Binar Space Program at Curtin University. Within her own community, Meg is actively involved as a coach and judge in FIRST® LEGO® League, which is a LEGO® robotics “co-opertition” that inspires innovation and fosters well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership in students. With a background in graphic design and project management, Meg brings a unique creative angle to the BinarX Outreach Program. Having worked extensively in public artwork and signage manufacturing, she understands the power of visual storytelling in conveying complex ideas to diverse audiences. Her goal is to support the school community—students, teachers, parents, and beyond—on the exciting journey ahead in the realm of space exploration.

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TER #250 - Coaching for Professional Growth with Andrea Stringer - 14 July 2024

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +1000

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It’s the 11th anniversary of the TER Podcast!

Andrea Stringer discusses her Educational Doctorate research into schoolwide coaching to support professional growth of early career teachers.

www.contextualcoaching.com.au

Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber considers the impossibility of ITE in an inequitable system

StevenKolber.com

Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney reflects on the issues of teacher voice in education decision making

Tom Mahoney’s The Interruption

Education in the News – Cameron discusses a recent story about the newly established principal’s advisory committee to the federal education minitsers, and the importance and role of teacher voice in policy discussions, including lessons and reflections from 11 years of the TER Podcast.

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Bash the Trash Environmental Arts

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:26:09 +1000

Join co-founder John Bertles as we learn how Bash the Trash has been inspiring students about sustainability and STEAM education as they show students how to create music with recycled and recovered objects of all types!

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About Bash the Trash

Founded in 1991, Bash the Trash reaches out to students, families and educators throughout the world to bring their message of science-based environmental arts education, working with over 60,000 students a year in live performances and residencies, and more through web-based instruction and interaction. Bash the Trash’s co-director John Bertles provides professional development for educators in arts integration and environmental issues through the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, plus also provides master classes for graduate students in education, as well as internships, apprenticeships and training programs for new teaching artists.

2018 brought both a Drama Desk Award Nomination and a Grammy Nomination!!

About John Bertles
As an educator Bertles has been a teaching artist, teaching artist mentor, study guide writer, concert narrator/performer, curriculum writer, consultant, and advisory board member. As a composer he works with combinations of traditional and world instruments along with his own invented instrument creations. He has written music ranging from opera to circus tunes, and from symphony to punk rock, and is a five-time recipient of the ASCAP Plus Music Award for Songwriting.

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TER #249 - AI and Education Policy with Kalervo Gulson and Sam Sellar - 27 June 24

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +1000

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The Pakistan Science Club

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:03:43 +1000

Meet Abdul Rauf, a passionate STEM educator and founder of the Pakistan Science Club. He is on a mission to make people aware of the importance of science and technology, its benefits, and to harness the technical capabilities of Pakistan's youth.

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About the Pakistan Science Club

The Pakistan Science Club is a not-for-profit science society established on the 8th of August 2008 by Abdul Rauf. Pakistan Science Club inspires a lifelong interest in science, math, and technology by engaging diverse communities through interactive and innovative programs.

It aims to provide a scientific and working environment for the local public (students/hobbyists/researchers etc.) where they will be able to collaborate among themselves and other institutions, exchanging innovative ideas and creative mindsets.

The Pakistan Science Club (PKC) searches for science talent all over Pakistan by organizing different science activities i.e. summer science camps, science fairs, and competitions. The purpose is to identify and nurture future scientists, technologists, and IT talent at school, college, or university levels. This also provides opportunities and facilities to science-talented students to utilize their skills to innovate and support their scientific interests in the PKC Research Center

About Abdul Rauf
Abdul Rauf is the Founder and President of the Pakistan Science Club. He is a science enthusiast and research expert who established a platform to nourish and promote science culture in Pakistan. His aim is to popularise science and technology, to search for science talent and develop research and development strategies. He also encourages students and teachers to pursue science by passion and facilitates their access to science by providing training workshops and sessions to adopt project-based learning and inquiry-based approach.

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Plants For Space - ARC Centre of Excellence

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 17:09:25 +1000

Join Dr Frazer Thorpe and Dr Lieke van der Hulst to learn about education opportunities through the Plants For Space - ARC Centre of Excellence!

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About the Plants For Space - ARC Centre of Excellence

ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space aims to create on-demand, zero-waste, high-efficiency plants and plant products to address grand challenges in sustainability for Space and on Earth. Significant advances in plant, food, and sensory science; process and systems engineering; law and policy; and psychology are expected to deliver transformative solutions for Space habitation – and create enhanced plant-derived food and bioresources to capitalise upon emergent and rapidly expanding domestic and global markets.

Anticipated outcomes include industry uptake of innovative plant forms, foods, technologies, and commodities; and an ambitious education and international coordination agenda to position Australia as a global leader in research supporting Space habitation.

Learn more

Lunar Effects on Agricultural Flora (LEAF)

About Dr Lieke van der Hulst
Lieke is the engagement and communications officer for the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space. Her professional interests in agriculture and wine research are closely linked to my personal passion for leading an increasingly more environmentally sustainable life

Dr Frazer Thorpe
Frazer is the Education and Engagement Manager for the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space. He loves sharing the Plants for Space research stories with school students, the public, and industry and enabling them to be hands-on with the future of agriculture and food.

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TER #248 - Middle Leadership in Schools with Liz Benson - 8 June 2024

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 01:00:00 +1000

TER #247 - Learnership with James Anderson - 1 June 2024

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +1000

Philosophy for Children with Kate Kennedy White

Tue, 28 May 2024 15:14:12 +1000

How do we help students think deeply about their world? Learn from accredited Philosophy teacher trainer Kate Kennedy White from Kinder Philosophy about the impact of helping students to question and think analytically, something highly applicable in every subject!

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About Kate Kennedy White

Kate is an accredited Philosophy teacher trainer in Australia (FAPSA) and the United Kingdom (SAPERE), the Associate Director, Centre for Critical Thinking and Ethics at Newington College, and a dedicated philosophy teacher K-6. Previously, she was an award-winning children’s television creator. Her specialised training includes a residency at the Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children (IAPC) at Montclair University, New Jersey, and an intensive course in The Art of Questioning at the Institut of Philosophy Practice in France. She has presented papers in Vancouver, Seattle, Cape Town, London, Auckland and Wellington and is one of the lead authors in the 2018 Routledge publication Philosophy in Australia.

In 2014 she was awarded the NSW Premier’s Early Childhood Scholarship to study introducing P4C in the early childhood years (3-6) and presents courses for Early Childhood professionals in P4C for this age group.

In 2023 Kate was awarded the Outstanding Professional Service Award by the Institute for Educational Leadership in Australia in recognition of her voluntary work for the Philosophy in Schools Association NSW.

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Kinder Philosophy

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STEM Education with Ian Preston

Tue, 14 May 2024 16:55:31 +1000

Global Teacher Top 50 Finalist Ian Preston drops by to chat about his love of STEM education and his work at the NSW Virtual STEM Academy and the Murrumbidgee Academy of STEM Excellence.

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About Ian Preston's work

Ian's work is wide and varied. At the Murrumbidgee Academy of STEM Excellence he provides STEM opportunities for students in his local learning communities. This includes Aeronautical Velocity Challenge, F1 in Schools, Science and Engineering Challenge, STEM lending ending library enhance staff capacity and confidence to deliver STEM & much more
https://sispprogram.schools.nsw.gov.au/stem/stem.html

As the Deputy Principal at the NSW Virtual STEM Academy he provides STEM
enrichment for rural, regional and remote students, with particular emphasis on female and Indigenous students in collaboration with the QLD Virtual STEM Academy with Wendy Bode and John Jose.
https://sispprogram.schools.nsw.gov.au/stem/stem1.htm

He is part of the Australian Virtual STEM Academy which is a collaboration between QVSA, NSWVSA and NTVSA, with funding from Schools Plus and
St George Foundation

Through the iSTEM syllabus he has been involved in contributing by writing and reviewing topics and & materials
https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/department-approved-courses/istem

Australian Virtual Astronaut Challenge this STEM challenge is available globally and was a contributor in its first year and continues to be so today.
https://avachallenge.org/about/

Through the iTeachSTEM website, he is involved in its implementation including the sharing of resources
https://iteachstem.com.au/resources/istem-syllabus/ i

Ian is a Global Teacher Ambassador and is about to deliver an online PL session on STEM for Malaysian teachers. This will be on their nationwide PL channel designed to continue staff professional development

Learn more:

Schools Plus Award
https://www.schoolsplus.org.au/teaching_awards/ian-preston-2/
Educator
https://www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/murrumbidgees-stem-star-shines-on-world-stage/283396
Australian Government https://www.education.gov.au/newsroom/articles/australian-teachers-named-top-50-global-teacher-prize
Premiers award
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVp-IN63CGw

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TER #246 - Universal Design for Learning with Christopher Bronke - 8 May 2024

Mon, 06 May 2024 01:00:00 +1000

Dr Christopher Bronke, from Novak Education in the US, discusses Universal Design for Learning; its core principles and practices, how it can be effectively implemented and how the model benefits all learners.

Link: Novak Education

Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber shares the Literature Circle reading strategy.

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Australian Edu Podcasts – Matthew Green talks about his podcast The Art of Teaching, and his experiences of producing and maintaining a pocast.

Link: The Art of Teaching Podcast

Timecodes:
0:00 – Opening Credits
1:31 – Intro
7:13 – Kolber’s Corner
16:47 – Interview – Matthew Green
37:46 – Feature Introduction
40:35 – Interview – Chris Bronke
1:31:29 – Patron Shout-Outs

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Science Gallery Melbourne

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:23:07 +1000

Combining art, science & culture, the Science Gallery Melbourne creates the space and topics to challenge students and the public's thinking! We speak with Dr Vhairi Mackintosh & Jesse Chambers to learn more about the exhibitions and school programs.

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About the Science Gallery Melbourne

Exploring the collision of art and science, and playing a vital role in shifting our understanding of science, art and innovation, Science Gallery Melbourne is part of the acclaimed Global Science Gallery Network pioneered by Trinity College Dublin. Science Gallery Melbourne builds on the success of the Network, bringing a southern hemisphere flair to its innovative models of engaging 15-25 year olds with science. One of eight global nodes, Science Gallery Melbourne aims to involve, inspire and transform curious minds through arts and science.

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About Jesse Chambers

Jesse is the Learning Delivery Manager for Science Gallery Melbourne, working with secondary schools to explore the collision of art and science through interdisciplinary STEAM programs. With experience across zoos, science centres, and schools, he enjoys working at the intersection of informal and formal settings to help teachers leverage learning in unique spaces.

About Vhairi Mackintosh

Dr Vhairi Mackintosh is the Learning & Outreach Manager for Science Gallery Melbourne at the University of Melbourne where she manages an annual transdisciplinary STEAM program for school students. She is an Earth Scientist by trade, but has spent most of her career co-designing, facilitating and managing informal learning and outreach programs. She works to create more equitable opportunities for all young people, so that they have the skills and knowledge to choose any pathway.

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TER #245 - Being Flexible as a Leader with Michelle Crofts - 24 April 2024

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +1000

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TER #244 - Collaboration, Relationships and Cognitive Load in Schools with Dr Joanne Casey - 14 April 2024

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +1000

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Communicating science through comedy

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:15:12 +1000

Delivering stand-up comedy teaches you to effectively communicate your message to a wide audience. We speak with David Cristane, Director of Future Science Talks to learn how he works with researchers to improve their storytelling skills and bring science to comedy stages around Australia.

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About Future Science Talks

Future Science Talks is Australia’s only national Science Comedy Program, in which scientists and academics master storytelling techniques and perform at major comedy festivals. This program enhances career progression and funding opportunities for scientists.
https://www.futuresciencetalks.com.au/science-comedy-program

About David Crisante

David Crisante is a communications and comedy expert who trains others on more impactful communication styles. He founded the Sydney Comedy School and Future Science Talks – which runs Australia’s only government-funded Science Comedy Program for scientists. Each year he trains thousands of people on how to be more effective when on stage and giving presentations.

David ran media and communication teams within science and health organisations for over five years. Prior to this, he was in diplomacy and international crisis response for Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. He specialised in the response to MH370, the Syrian War and was a political speechwriter for the Foreign Minister.

David started his career as a journalist for seven years, where he was a reporter for the ABC and SBS, as well as an international correspondent in Tokyo for two years, where he specialised in reporting on the nuclear disaster of 2011.

In 2024, David has featured in seven festivals including the Adelaide Fringe, Sydney Comedy Festival, Brisbane Comedy Festival, Darwin Fringe, Melbourne
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcrisante/

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UTS Maths Inside with Dr Mary Coupland

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:49:13 +1100

Learn about Maths Inside and other opportunities as Assoc Prof Mary Coupland from School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the UTS Faculty of Science

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About the Maths Inside Project (2015-2018).

This project was funded for 1.9 million dollars by the Australian Maths and Science Partnership Program (Federal Government). Dr Coupland was co-leader with Associate Professor Anne Prescott at UTS. The collaborative project with CSIRO and AAMT produced curriculum materials highlighting the role of mathematics in science. The materials, videos of scientists with related classroom activities, are freely available and used in many Australian schools. An accompanying research project indicated that Maths Inside was successful in raising student interest in studying mathematics, and improving teacher awareness of the importance of mathematics in addressing current real-world issues.

https://www.uts.edu.au/research/maths-inside.

ICME-15, International Congress on Mathematics Education.
Sydney, 7-14 July 2024.

www.icme15.com

About Dr Mary Coupland

Dr Mary Coupland is an Associate Professor in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at UTS. Mary specialises in mathematics education, specifically in first year university mathematics, data literacy, and professional development for teachers of mathematics. She has been a consultant in mathematics curriculum development for NESA and ACARA, and an examiner for the HSC General Mathematics examinations. She is a member of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA); Life Member and President, (2010-2011), Mathematical Association of NSW; President, (2014-2015), Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers. For her work in mathematics education, she was awarded the Professional Teachers Association’s Outstanding Contribution Award in 2012 and the Exceptional Service Award in 2020

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TER #243 - Wellbeing and learning in Schools with Andrew Fuller - 27 March 2024

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +1100

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TER #242 - Quality use of Research in Education with Blake Cutler - 14 March 2024

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 01:00:00 +1100

Blake Cutler discusses Monash University’s Q Project and research into how teachers can effectively enbgage with research as part of teir teaching practice, and the book Understanding the Quality Use of Research Evidence in Education.

Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber shares the A-Z word schema recall strategy.

StevenKolber.com

Education in the News – Cameron discusses the recent 4 corners story about Cranbrook, and the increasing campaign for school funding in Australia.

Timecodes:
00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
03:03 Kolber’s Corner
06:55 Education in the News
24:03 Feature Introduction
26:40 Interview – Blake Cutler
01:10:46 Patron Shout-Outs

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NatureMapr Citizen Science

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:16:33 +1100

Find out how your students can contribute to NatureMapr, a huge citizen science database that fosters natural curiosity of the environment and gives everyone a real-world experience in fields such as ecology, conservation, and science! Dr Kate Crawford and Aaron Clausen drop by to go through how you can get involved.

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About NatureMapr

Citizen science is accessible to all members of the community and is an integral part of a community's understanding and responsibility for the local biodiversity. NatureMapr is an interactive medium that uses sightings made by the local community to inform council and state decision-making regarding flora and fauna in your region.

NatureMapr's mission is to empower anybody to report plant or animal information anywhere in Australia and ensure the information gets to the people that need to know about it.

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About Dr Kate Crawford

Dr Kate Crawford (Director) is a co-founder of NatureMapr and has extensive experience as a researcher, developer and facilitator. Her work is a continuing application of research and re-evaluation.

Kate works with her clients, as a catalyst, to enable them to independently build self-governing, creative, agile and adaptive communities and organisations.

Learn more about her organisation Eviva

About Aaron Clausen

Aaron is the Managing Director & Major Program Architect at at3am IT Pty Ltd and is a co-founder and Director of NatureMapr.

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TER #241 - Thriving in the Middle Years with Donna Pendergast - 28 Feb 24

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +1100

Mentor Science+ Science Extension at UTS

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +1100

Science Extension enables students to pursue their passion for science. The NSW HSC subject requires students to engage with complex concepts and theories and to critically evaluate new ideas, discoveries and contemporary scientific research. We speak with Dr Lisa Cabral from the University of Technology Sydney to learn the opportunities for both students and mentors.

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About UTS Mentor Science+ Science Extension

HSC Students are challenged to examine a scientific research question influenced by the study of one or more of the scientific disciplines.

Uniquely for this HSC subject, students will produce a detailed scientific research report that reflects the standards generally required for publication in a scientific journal.

Science Extension lays a foundation for students to pursue further study in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) based courses offered at the tertiary level, and to engage in new and emerging industries.

UTS works with schools to place students together with mentors to do real scientific research.

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About Dr Lisa Cabral

Lisa completed her undergraduate degree Bachelor of Science in 1989 at The Flinders University of SA, completed her PhD in 2003 at UNSW and completed her Graduate Diploma of Education in 2014. Lisa is an experienced researcher/educator, with 12 years teaching undergraduate, honours and PhD students in the School of Medicine at the University of New South Wales, 9 years teaching with CSIRO’s Scientists in Schools partnership, 4 years as a Medical Ethics tutor to First- and Second-Year Medicine students and 9 years experience teaching Science to secondary school students. She has a strong partnership with the Science Teachers Association of NSW (STANSW), being a presenter and convenor for STANSW Meet the Marker Conferences and Professional Learning Communities and is currently editor of the journal Science Education News. Lisa is excited to be leading and delivering teaching activities within the Faculty of Science HSC Mentor Science+ Science Extension program to foster and build relationships with NSW High School Science communities.

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TER #240 - Assessment for Learning with Julie Arnold - 21 Feb 2024

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 01:00:00 +1100

Update - episode 240 delay

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Inside Industry & the science of steel

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 14:19:38 +1100

Ever wondered what happens in a real steel foundry? What if students could visit and learn how STEM in applied in steel? Learn how Inside Industry takes students behind the scenes at Blue Scope Steel where they learn about robotics and the chemistry of steel manufacturing as we talk with Nikki McCarthy Hicks.

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About Inside Industry

For many years BlueScope and the Port of Port Kembla have welcomed students to their facilities, proudly demonstrating the vast Port Kembla plant and the Port and sharing the important part they play in sustaining Australia.

For all students, this experience is one that will inform, educate & excite them and reinforce the part that this major manufacturing centre continues to play in our region.

The management of both the Visitor Centre facility and the Tour program is licensed by BlueScope to Inside Industry – a Not-for-profit community organisation.

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TER #239 - Learning Spaces and Pedagogy in the Middle Years with Darren Rackemann - 2 Feb 2024

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +1100

Steven Kolber talks to Darren Rackemann about his experiences and insights into middle years leadership and education, focusing on developing collaborative learning spaces and engaging students. They discuss an innovative alternative programs for year 9 students that provides authentic, project-based learning experiences through partnerships with local organisations, and how his school approaches co-teaching, flexible learning spaces, and using technology to enhance learning.

Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber

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Adolescent Success

Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney

Tom Mahoney’s The Interruption

Education in the News – Cameron Malcher

Does a public school education in Australia really cost $93k?

A battle is brewing over public school funding. Here’s what’s happening and what could come next

Timecodes:
00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
04:18 Ideology in Education
14:31 Education in the News
36:22 Feature Introduction
38:55 Kolber’s Corner
41:31 Feature Interview – Darren Rackemann
01:37:42 Patreon Shout-Outs and announcements

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TER #238 - Teachers, AI and the law, with Michael Waterhouse - 17 Jan 2024

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +1100

Lawer and Mediator Michael Waterhouse outlines potential legal concerns for the use of AI in education, and what teachers need to consider when engaging with AI in teaching and learning and all other aspects of school business.

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TER #237 - Adolescent Success, teaching the middle years - 3 Jan 2024

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +1100

Kolber’s Corner – In a feature-length Kolber’s Corner, Steven talks to Liz Benson and Debra Evans about Adolescent Success, the professional association for Australian teachers focussed on educating to the middle years of schooling. Liz Benson discusses the organisation, its history and goals, and Debra Evans delves into the issues and challenges facing students and teacher sin the middle years, and omse of the ways schools can improve to better engage and retain students during this period.

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Timecodes:

00:00:00 Opening Credits
00:01:31 Intro
00:04:17 Adolescent Success – Elizabeth Benson
00:22:32 Introduction to Deb Evans
00:24:25 Interview – Debra Evans
01:19:45 Close

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TER #236 - 2023 Year in Review - 20 Dec 2023

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +1100

In this Year in Review episode, Cameron, Steven and Tom look back at some of the big issues in education of 2023 and consider their implcations for the future.

0:00 Opening Credits

1:31 Intro

7:38 Schools Funding

27:52 Teacher Shortage

55:40 Initial Teacher Education

1:22:03 AI in Education

1:59:25 Patron Shout-Outs

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TER #235 - ACEL's NextGen Showcase - 7 Dec 2023

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +1100

This episode is a chowcase of interviews from the ACEL 2023 National Conference. ACEL's NextGen is an initiative intended to support emerging educational leaders and build a network around the country. This episode features interview with members of the NextGen panel at the conference, discussing the issues they see as an immediate priority for education and how they might seek to address them.

Read more at https://community.acel.org.au/blogs/barbara-watterston/2023/07/18/next-gen

Timecodes:
00:00 Opening Credits
00:34 Intro
04:26 Hayley Dureau & Kylie Chatto
26:07 Nick Barker & Alix Birthwhilstle
42:11 Kristy Wax & Ramya Deppak Kumar
58:17 Adam Inder & Kristie Shulz
01:12:27 Jennifer Sze & Ellen Moffatt
01:28:23 Announcements & Close

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TER #234 - Australia's Academic Decline with Helen Georgiou and Sally Larsen - 23 Nov 2023

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 23:00:00 +1100

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Feature: Helen Georgiou and Sally Larsen discuss their independent research into standardised test results over time, and how they compare to the popular media and political narrative of constant academic decline in Australia.

Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney considers the importance of Reflexivity in the use of data in schools.

Tom Mahoney’s The Interruption

Education in the News – Cameron discusses student perspectives on Generative Ai in education.

ChatGPT was tipped to cause widespread cheating. Here’s what students say happened

Timecodes:

0:00 Opening Credits

1:31 Intro

3:06 Kolber’s Corner

6:21 Ideology in Education

15:14 Education in the News

30:05 Feature Introduction

33:48 Interview – Georgiou and Larsen

1:18:09 Patron Shout-Outs

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Primary Science and Technology with Lesley Gough

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +1100

WSU Subject Coordinator for Primary Science and Technology Lesley Gough drops by to share her thoughts on how to teach science with primary aged students.

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Lesley Gough

As a former contaminated land consultant, Lesley brings real-world experience for science into the primary classroom. Recently graduated Master of Education (STEM) from Western Sydney University. Lesley has a passion for quality science education in Primary Schools and a focus on equal access to STEM education for all.

She is the Subject Coordinator for Primary Science and Technology for both the Master of Teaching and Bachelor of Education programs at Western Sydney University

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TER #233 - A Whole-School Approach to AI with Michelle Dennis - 8 Nov 2023

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +1100

In this episode's main feature, Michelle Dennis shares how Hailybury school has developed a whole-school approach to AI on education, focussing on principles to balance the ethical considerations and risks alongside the opportunities provided by generative AI. Recorded at the ACEL Australia 2023 National Conference.

Education in the News – Cameron discusses the federal government's recent "Be That Teacher" recruitment campaign.

bethatteacher.gov.au campaign website
What will keep teachers in front of classrooms? - Fiona Longmuir and Gabby Stroud on ABC

Timecodes:

00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
03:42 Education in the News
17:34 Feature Introduction
20:22 Interview - Michelle Dennis
01:23:50 Close

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Science Teaching with Veena Nair

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:08:49 +1100

Distinguished educator Veena Nair drops by to chat about her thoughts on science education and how to inspire children to understand their world.

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About Veena Nair

ViewBank College’s Head of Technology and STEAM Project Leader, Ms Veena Nair is a recipient of the 2022 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools.

As a leading educator in STEAM, Ms Nair has more than 20 years’ experience teaching science-based subjects across 3 different countries – India, the United Arab Emirates and now Australia.

Ms Nair has a passion for discovering innovative ways of making STEAM more engaging. Her work has increased the number of students who receive first-round offers to study engineering and technology subjects at university, especially young females and students from diverse backgrounds.

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TER #232 - Student Anxieties, Uncertain Futures with Lucas Walsh - 25 Oct 2023

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 01:00:00 +1100

In this episode, Lucas Walsh discusses research into the effect on students of planning for post-school life in an increasingly uncertain future.

Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney

Tom Mahoney’s The Interruption

Education in the News – Cameron

Timecodes:
00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
10:23 Ideology in Education
25:28 Education in the News
35:35 Feature Introduction
38:08 Interview – Lucas Walsh
01:35:45 Patron Shout-Outs

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Statistics Sustainability Systems thinking and STEM

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:01:12 +1100

Just what is Industry 5.0? How might Statistics Sustainability Systems thinking and STEM prepare our students for the future? Today we speak with Emeritus Professor Tim Roberts AM and Professor Peter Howley to learn their thoughts!

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About the SSSS: Statistics Sustainability Systems thinking and STEM Project

A free online national initiative in 2023 available to ALL primary and secondary school educators and students in Australia thanks to a Commonwealth Government Department of Education “Emerging Priorities Program” grant and the Hunter Innovation and Science Hub (HISH).

Website link here

About Emeritus Professor Tim Roberts AM

Tim is a distinguished conservationist, scientist, researcher, and educator. He is a Professor of Immunology, Microbiology, Environmental Science and Biology and was the Founder of SuperNova (Australia’s first regional, and second nationally, hands-on science centre). He is the President of the Hunter Innovation & Science Hub & the Creator, Coordinator of the Annual Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle Festival and the Founding Director of InnovAAte Pty Ltd, a spinoff biotechnology company based on patented ground-breaking research at the University of Newcastle.

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About Professor Peter Howley

Peter is a Professor of Statistics and Systems Improvement and is a national and international leader and award-winning academic and practitioner in Statistics, Systems thinking and improvement and integrated STEM. He is the National Chair of Statistical Education (Statistical Society of Australia), an elected member of the International Statistical Institute, Vice President of the Hunter Innovation and Science Hub, International Congress of Mathematical Education 2024 Ambassador, and steering committee member for the Royal Statistical Society’s Centre for Statistics and Data Science Education.

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TER #231 - Learning from the Past, Leading for the Future. The ACEL National Conference 2023 - 11 Oct 2023

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +1100

The Australian Council for Educational Leaders is a not-for-profit organisation that actively supports the development of educational leadership capabilities. In 2023 ACEL celebrated their 50th anniversary, and the national conference had the theme Celebrating 50 years: Learning from the past, leading for the future, with a conference program that aimed to strike a balance between honouring the past by distilling key lessons learned, and focussing on the future, by examining the complexities and possibilities that lie ahead. In this extended episode you will hear from many of the keynote speakers, panellists, session presenters, special guests and more, as we dive into some of the research, ideas, hopes, and challenges facing educational leaders in Australian today.

Timecodes:

00:00 Opening Credits
00:33 Intro
02:06 Acknowledgement of Country - Tammy Baart
03:23 Conference Showcase Introduction
04:49 50 years of Educational Leadership - Frank Crowther
22:06 NextGen - Keira Willis & George Higgins
37:02 Virtuous Leadership - Viviane Robinson
55:05 Leading for Teacher Retention - Fiona Longmuir
01:15:52 Coaching as a way of leading - Chris Munro
01:31:41 FutureSchool - Introduction
01:33:30 Emmanuel Catholic College - Paul Watson & Ernie Ayala
01:53:40 Katherine High School - Conor Fennell
02:10:06 Meaningful Meetings - Hugh Gundlach
02:23:54 Walking Together - Tammy Baart
02:42:16 AI in Education - Lauren Sayer
02:59:06 Changing the Digital Narrative - Luke Springer
03:15:56 Connect & Converse - Tania Leach
03:31:14 Conference Host - Sarah Kanowski
03:41:25 Closing Reflections - Briony Scott

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SSA National Schools Poster Competition

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:27:21 +1100

Learn about the SSA National Schools Poster Competition! Since 2013, this competition has been a fun project-based learning activity that encourages primary and secondary school students to develop, implement and creatively report upon an investigation on any topic of interest. Professor Peter Howley drops by to tell us more!

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About Professor Peter Howley

Peter is Professor of Statistics and Systems Improvement and is a national and international leader and award-winning academic and practitioner in Statistics, Systems thinking and improvement and integrated STEM. He is the National Chair of Statistical Education (Statistical Society of Australia), an elected member
of the International Statistical Institute, Vice President of the Hunter Innovation and Science Hub, International Congress of Mathematical Education 2024 Ambassador, and steering committee member for the Royal Statistical
Society’s Centre for Statistics and Data Science Education.

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TER #230 - Generative AI and Education - 27 Sept 2023

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 23:00:00 +1000

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Since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, the potential for Generative AI to reshape education has been tied up with educational systems and institutions need for realistic and sustainable policy responses. In this episode, Linda Corrin of Deaking University discusses the potential impacts of AI on education, particularly in higher education, and some of the ways universities and schools systems can respond to the rapid grwoth of AI in the education sector.

Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber shares tips on making instructional videos for colleagues and students.

StevenKolber.com

Education in the News – Cameron discusses recent OECD reports on Australia’s educational funding compared to other countries.

Timecodes:

00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
03:35 Kolber’s Corner
15:14 Education in the News
21:55 Feature Introduction
24:37 Interview – Linda Corrin
01:28:10 Patron Shout-Outs

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With Brian Host discussing STEM, ICT, AI & more

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:25:07 +1000

ICT is a strong component of student STEM projects! In this chat, we talk with Brian Host, Director of ICTENSW & Google Innovator & Trainer where we learn about his thoughts on teaching students in this day & age given the digital tools we have available.

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About Brian Host

Brian is a passionate educational leader, driven by the possibilities digital and physical technologies have for classroom practice. He is an advocate for students and teachers taking ownership in becoming lifelong learners that engage with their world as active citizens. Brian is a Google Certified Innovator, Google Certified Trainer, SeeSaw Certified Educator, Director of ICTENSW and holds a Masters of Educational Leadership with his research focusing on the leadership practices that foster the uptake and development of high-quality, future-focused teaching and learning across the school.

Brian is always looking for new and exciting ways to blend learning with technology to provide a rich learning environment for students to thrive. He is particularly focusing on pedagogy to support curriculum integration of technology!

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TER #229 - Innovative Technology in ITE with Tess Rendoth - 13 Sept 2023

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +1000

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In thie feature length Kolber’s Corner, Steve Kolber interviews Tess Rendolph about her experiences and insights from the realm of special education, and discusses tech-enabled educational practices as part of Initial teacher Education, where platforms like SIMTeach offer news ways to prepare future teachers.

Find Steven Kolber at StevenKolber.com

Tess Rendoth’s Profile at UoNewcastle

Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney reflects on the ‘murkiness’ of issues in Australian education, resulting in conflict between teachers.

Tom Mahoney’s The Interruption

Education in the News – Cameron explores issues of organisations trying to disguise political campaign materials as curriculum.

Timecodes:

00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
03:06 Kolber’s Corner
07:49 Ideology in Education
20:02 Education in the News
39:47 Feature Introduction
42:43 Interview – Tess Rendoth
01:13:24 Technologies in ITE
01:47:23 Patron Shout-Outs

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Comic Book Chemistry with Dr Colleen Kelley

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 16:30:54 +1000

Comic books... they can teach chemistry! Dr. Colleen Kelley from the University of Arizona has created an amazing set of comic books designed to help students of many ages understand chemistry and become molecular literate.

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Dr. Colleen Kelley

Dr. Colleen Kelley is the Creator and Founder of Kids’ Chemical Solutions which is a comic-book-based curriculum for kids ages 8 – 108. Her journey as a chemist began at The University of Richmond where she received her B.S. in Chemistry. She fell in love with the world of discovery and research and wanted to continue to explore more chemistry, so she completed her Ph.D. in chemistry at Penn State University at the age of 24.

Fast forward 30 years later to the tail-end of her career teaching chemistry at the University of Arizona, Colleen finds herself captivated by the question, “Why do my students think chemistry is SO hard?” What she has discovered is that learning chemistry is very much like learning how to read and she created the term Molecular Literacy to describe how chemistry is best understood.

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TER #228 - Classroom Gamification with Claire Seldon - 30 August 2023

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 22:00:00 +1000

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Lecturer and Gamification Consultant Claire Seldon discusses gamification of learning.

Claire’s gamification page

Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber considers issues of selecting quality texts.

Steven Kolber on X/Twitter

Education in the News – Cameron looks at a recent report by The Australia Institue into school funding.

Full Report

Timecodes:
00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
04:20 Kolber’s Corner
09:12 Ideology in Education
09:44 Education in the News
21:27 Feature Introduction
23:35 Interview – Claire Seldon
01:17:47 Patron Shout-Outs

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What makes a good marine scientist with Prof. Kirsten Benkendorff

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:00:00 +1000

What does it take to be a great scientist? What skills do you need? What is most important? We speak with Professor Kirsten Benkendorff from Southern Cross University to learn her thoughts as well as discover the work she does to protect our marine ecosystems.

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About Professor Kirsten Benkendorff

There’s evidence that people can be happier and healthier if they regularly eat seafood. However, we can’t produce healthy seafood if we don’t look after our estuaries and oceans.

Kirsten is a Professor of Marine Science and loves inspiring students with my passion for marine biodiversity. She mentors students in evidence-based research and leads multi-disciplinary teams investigating the value and vulnerability of marine resources. Her research focuses on the nutritional and medicinal properties of marine species and how these are impacted by a range of environmental stressors, including climate change and pollution. To date, her research teams have produced over 150 scientific papers.

Kirsten works with the fisheries and aquaculture industry, government agencies, traditional owners and community groups to find solutions to environmental problems. Her contributions to science have been recognised in several awards including Young Australian of the Year for Science and Technology
and the Australian Academy of Science Dorothy Hill Award for marine and earth science. She is hoping her ongoing research will influence policies on water quality management and pesticide regulation, in order to keep our seafood safe and healthy.

She is keen to collaborate and connect with the community to share her knowledge. So, look her up if you want to learn more about marine biodiversity and what we need to do to protect it!

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TER #227 - School Segregation and Policy Failures with Michael Sciffer - 17 Aug 2023

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 23:00:00 +1000

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PhD candidate Michael Sciffer discusses his research into equity and school segregation, and the policy failures that have led to Australia having one of the most segregated education systems in the OECD.

Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber considers the three dimensional nature of curriculum

Steven Kolber on Twitter

Education in the News – Cameron looks at the history of the current NSW industrial dispute.

Timecodes:

00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
04:28 Kolber’s Corner
09:10 Education in the News
23:12 Feature Introduction
25:26 Interview – Michael Sciffer
01:18:44 Patron Shout-Outs

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Science teaching, assessment & curriculum with Prof Manjula Sharma

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 14:07:51 +1000

Effective science lessons, assessment of learning and pulling apart the curriculum are all different skills that we need to master as we guide our students. Professor Manjula Sharma drops by to share her thoughts her approach.

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Professor Manjula Sharma

Professor Manjula Sharma completed her early studies at the University of the South Pacific followed by a PhD in physical optics and MEd research methods at The University of Sydney. She is a Professor of Science Education at The University of Sydney, Director of the STEM Teacher Enrichment Academy. Prior to this, she led the Sydney University Physics Education Research (SUPER) group, Science and Mathematics network of Australian University Educators (SaMnet) and Advancing Science and Engineering through Laboratory Learning, ASELL Schools. She is serving as Vice Chair of IUPAP Commission C14 on Physics Education. Professor Sharma co-founded the premier Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education (ACSME) and the International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education (IJISME).

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TER #226 - Multiculturalism and Refugees in Schools with Greg Noble and Megan Watkins - 2 Aug 2023

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +1000

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Megan Watkins and Greg Noble discuss the broader issues of multiculturalism in schools, and considerations for teahcing students of refugee backgrounds.

Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney

Tom Mahoney on X/Twitter

Education in the News – Cameron looks at the new draft framework for using generative AI in schools.

Timecodes:
00:00 Opening Credits
01:31 Intro
04:51 Ideology in Education
17:42 Education in the News
46:45 Feature Introduction
49:23 Interview – Megan Watkins and Greg Noble
01:47:46 Patron Shout-Outs

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