The FizzicsEd Podcast

The FizzicsEd Podcasthttps://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/enEducationhttps://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/about/copyright-noticehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4821ae35670198667a99033c1ed4fa71.jpgThe FizzicsEd Podcasthttps://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:19:39 +0000Ben NewsomeFizzics Educationinfo@fizzicseducation.com.auFor educators and teachers working to make STEM amazing... no matter whether you're teaching science in grade 1, running a high school lab or delivering science shows in a museum, this education show helps you teach science & technology the way...falseepisodicSTEM & Training Services VET Ambassadorshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stem-training-services-vet-ambassadors--72846372
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Cassie Sanki
Cassie is a dedicated Project Officer within Training Services at the NSW Department of Education. Passionate about expanding student horizons, Cassie works at the heart of the VET Ambassador program, helping to connect skilled industry professionals with schools, parents, and employers. Through her work, she plays a vital role in showcasing VET as a premium, high-tech, and incredibly rewarding pathway for modern learners. About Training Services VET Ambassadors
Training Services VET Ambassadors are passionate, skilled individuals from various industries throughout New South Wales. By sharing their own diverse personal and professional journeys, these ambassadors bring vital awareness to VET options and their benefits. They serve as real-world examples of success, providing relatable information and mentoring to students, parents, employers, training providers, and educators alike. The Power of VET in STEM and Science
VET is no longer just about traditional trades—it is a critical launchpad for cutting-edge careers. VET Ambassadors help spark vital conversations about the sheer breadth of modern industries and technologies available to students. The program highlights how vocational pathways offer: Direct Pathways to STEM

Hands-on training in rapidly evolving technical sectors, including science, advanced manufacturing, and digital technologies.

Industry Connections

Bridging the gap between school and the workforce by learning directly from professionals embedded in the field.

Flexible Success

Empowering students to further their education and achieve long-term success in future-focused careers.

Invite an Ambassador to Your Next Event
VET Ambassadors support a wide variety of engagement activities to promote local opportunities and inspire communities. Whether you are hosting a school career day, an industry night, or a community workshop, you can engage with the program to bring a real-world success story to your audience. Email the program RTS.VETAmbassadors@det.nsw.edu.au Learn more online
Visit the official NSW Department of Education page to see the ambassadors in action and explore the NSW Training Awards.

https://education.nsw.gov.au/skills-nsw/nsw-training-awards/training-services-vet-ambassadorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>3fcef491-3aa6-4b32-b43d-b47f01889a15Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:55:27 +0000Ben NewsomeHow do we inspire the next generation to explore diverse career pathways and discover the massive opportunities within Vocational Education and Training (VET)? Today we speak with Cassie Sanki, Project Officer for Training Services at the NSW...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Cassie Sanki
Cassie is a dedicated Project Officer within Training Services at the NSW Department of Education. Passionate about expanding student horizons, Cassie works at the heart of the VET Ambassador program, helping to connect skilled industry professionals with schools, parents, and employers. Through her work, she plays a vital role in showcasing VET as a premium, high-tech, and incredibly rewarding pathway for modern learners. About Training Services VET Ambassadors
Training Services VET Ambassadors are passionate, skilled individuals from various industries throughout New South Wales. By sharing their own diverse personal and professional journeys, these ambassadors bring vital awareness to VET options and their benefits. They serve as real-world examples of success, providing relatable information and mentoring to students, parents, employers, training providers, and educators alike. The Power of VET in STEM and Science
VET is no longer just about traditional trades—it is a critical launchpad for cutting-edge careers. VET Ambassadors help spark vital conversations about the sheer breadth of modern industries and technologies available to students. The program highlights how vocational pathways offer: Direct Pathways to STEM

Hands-on training in rapidly evolving technical sectors, including science, advanced manufacturing, and digital technologies.

Industry Connections

Bridging the gap between school and the workforce by learning directly from professionals embedded in the field.

Flexible Success

Empowering students to further their education and achieve long-term success in future-focused careers.

Invite an Ambassador to Your Next Event
VET Ambassadors support a wide variety of engagement activities to promote local opportunities and inspire communities. Whether you are hosting a school career day, an industry night, or a community workshop, you can engage with the program to bring a real-world success story to your audience. Email the program RTS.VETAmbassadors@det.nsw.edu.au Learn more online
Visit the official NSW Department of Education page to see the ambassadors in action and explore the NSW Training Awards.

https://education.nsw.gov.au/skills-nsw/nsw-training-awards/training-services-vet-ambassadorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1427fizzics education,nsw department of education,podcast,vet,vocational educationfalse109fullTransport & STEM Education with the NRMAhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/transport-stem-education-with-the-nrma--72643057
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Kristine Luszczynski Kristine is the Senior Manager of Community and Education at the NRMA, where she leads the design and delivery of impactful educational initiatives that reach hundreds of thousands of children. With a deep commitment to community well-being, Kristine and her team focus on equipping young people—from early learners to graduating high schoolers—with the critical thinking skills and safety knowledge they need to navigate the future of transport confidently and responsibly. About NRMA Education Programs The NRMA believes every child deserves the knowledge to travel safely. Their road safety and STEM programs support students from early childhood through to their teenage years, bridging the gap between practical life skills and modern curriculum outcomes. https://www.mynrma.com.au/about/community/education Spotlight: The NRMA Future of Transport Challenge The NRMA Future of Transport Challenge encourages young people to follow their natural curiosity to solve real-world transit issues by innovating and thinking like entrepreneurs. Designed for students in years 5–10 (Stages 3, 4, and 5) working in groups of 2–5, the challenge guides participants through a unique 4-step process:

Deep Dive
Explore the real-world transport issues faced by Australian cities as well as regional and rural areas.
Design
Identify a specific need and apply human-centred design to create a solution product or service.
Pitch
Think like an entrepreneur to create and deliver a product pitch to a panel of experts.
Educate
Excite and inspire an audience of their peers with their innovation.

Find out more and get your students involved: https://nrmafuturetransport.com.au/ Explore more of NRMA's School Programs

Science and Road Safety Incursion (Primary)
A free program collaborating with Fizzics Education, delivered to schools across Sydney, the ACT, and regional NSW. Since 2014, it has visited over 800 schools and educated over 450,000 children.
Free Movers (Years 7–8)
An online program helping Stage 4 students manage independent travel, peer influence, and modern challenges like e-mobility (e-bikes, e-scooters), smartphone distraction, and lithium-ion battery safety.
Young Driver (Years 9–12)
A virtual program featuring six 20-minute units covering critical topics like the "Fatal Five," learning to drive, and buying a safe first car—complete with interactive video content and school quizzes.
Early Years Resources
Practical online materials to support early childhood safety education.

Access Resources & Learn More Discover the NRMA's complete range of online road safety modules, curriculum-mapped activities, and early childhood resources. https://www.mynrma.com.au/about/community/education Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>0c7f3859-6eb1-47c2-8acf-b47200531303Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:12:11 +0000Ben NewsomeHow do we prepare the next generation to navigate the rapidly changing world of transport, from e-mobility to autonomous vehicles? Today we speak with Kristine Luszczynski, Senior Manager of Community and Education at the NRMA, to find out how they...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Kristine Luszczynski Kristine is the Senior Manager of Community and Education at the NRMA, where she leads the design and delivery of impactful educational initiatives that reach hundreds of thousands of children. With a deep commitment to community well-being, Kristine and her team focus on equipping young people—from early learners to graduating high schoolers—with the critical thinking skills and safety knowledge they need to navigate the future of transport confidently and responsibly. About NRMA Education Programs The NRMA believes every child deserves the knowledge to travel safely. Their road safety and STEM programs support students from early childhood through to their teenage years, bridging the gap between practical life skills and modern curriculum outcomes. https://www.mynrma.com.au/about/community/education Spotlight: The NRMA Future of Transport Challenge The NRMA Future of Transport Challenge encourages young people to follow their natural curiosity to solve real-world transit issues by innovating and thinking like entrepreneurs. Designed for students in years 5–10 (Stages 3, 4, and 5) working in groups of 2–5, the challenge guides participants through a unique 4-step process:

Deep Dive
Explore the real-world transport issues faced by Australian cities as well as regional and rural areas.
Design
Identify a specific need and apply human-centred design to create a solution product or service.
Pitch
Think like an entrepreneur to create and deliver a product pitch to a panel of experts.
Educate
Excite and inspire an audience of their peers with their innovation.

Find out more and get your students involved: https://nrmafuturetransport.com.au/ Explore more of NRMA's School Programs

Science and Road Safety Incursion (Primary)
A free program collaborating with Fizzics Education, delivered to schools across Sydney, the ACT, and regional NSW. Since 2014, it has visited over 800 schools and educated over 450,000 children.
Free Movers (Years 7–8)
An online program helping Stage 4 students manage independent travel, peer influence, and modern challenges like e-mobility (e-bikes, e-scooters), smartphone distraction, and lithium-ion battery safety.
Young Driver (Years 9–12)
A virtual program featuring six 20-minute units covering critical topics like the "Fatal Five," learning to drive, and buying a safe first car—complete with interactive video content and school quizzes.
Early Years Resources
Practical online materials to support early childhood safety education.

Access Resources & Learn More Discover the NRMA's complete range of online road safety modules, curriculum-mapped activities, and early childhood resources. 108fullAIAA Region VII Student Conferencehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aiaa-region-vii-student-conference--72488484Lisa is a prominent leader in the aerospace sector, dedicated to elevating and growing the space industry across the Indo-Pacific region. As the Founder and CEO of Indo-Pacific Space, she provides high-level advisory and business consulting services to expand the region's cosmic footprint. Lisa brings a wealth of governance and major project expertise to the table, currently serving as a Board Director for Engineers Australia—the peak professional body representing over 130,000 members globally. Additionally, she acts as a strategic advisor for the AIAA and is leading the United States' bid to host the prestigious International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Houston for 2029.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisavitaris/ About Dr. Paddy Neumann
Paddy is a pioneer in aerospace propulsion technology and a passionate advocate for student development. He is the Chief Scientist and co-founder of Neumann Space, an Australian company developing cutting-edge electric propulsion systems for spacecraft. Deeply involved in the aerospace community, Paddy also serves as the Chair of the Adelaide Section Council for the AIAA, working to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial space operations.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddy-neumann-b7b6aa40/ About the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
AIAA is the world’s largest aerospace technical society, dedicated to igniting the imagination, advancing engineering excellence, and fostering a global community of aerospace professionals and students.
https://aiaa.org/
https://aiaa.org/get-involved/ Spotlight: 2026 Region VII Student Conference
There are massive opportunities waiting for students at the 2026 AIAA Region VII Student Conference. Hosted by the Adelaide University Student Branch, this hybrid event welcomes high schoolers (grades 9–12), undergraduate, and graduate students of all majors from around the world (excluding Canada and Mexico, which participate in North American regions).

When
30 November – 1 December 2026
Where
Adelaide University, Adelaide, Australia & Online (Hybrid format)
What
A technical paper and oral presentation competition where students can pitch their work, win cash prizes, receive expert industry feedback, and network with leading aerospace professionals.
Abstract Deadline: 31 July 2026
Registration Opens: August 2026

Submit Your Abstract & Register
Visit the official AIAA events page to get involved and review eligibility guidelines.
https://aiaa.org/events/2026-region-vii-student-conference/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>d5551048-0e22-4dd9-aa4e-b466015212d4Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:44:59 +0000Ben NewsomeHow do we inspire the next generation of aerospace innovators and connect them with the global space industry? Today we speak with Lisa Vitaris, Strategic Advisor for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) in the Indo-Pacific,...Lisa is a prominent leader in the aerospace sector, dedicated to elevating and growing the space industry across the Indo-Pacific region. As the Founder and CEO of Indo-Pacific Space, she provides high-level advisory and business consulting services to expand the region's cosmic footprint. Lisa brings a wealth of governance and major project expertise to the table, currently serving as a Board Director for Engineers Australia—the peak professional body representing over 130,000 members globally. Additionally, she acts as a strategic advisor for the AIAA and is leading the United States' bid to host the prestigious International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Houston for 2029.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisavitaris/ About Dr. Paddy Neumann
Paddy is a pioneer in aerospace propulsion technology and a passionate advocate for student development. He is the Chief Scientist and co-founder of Neumann Space, an Australian company developing cutting-edge electric propulsion systems for spacecraft. Deeply involved in the aerospace community, Paddy also serves as the Chair of the Adelaide Section Council for the AIAA, working to bridge the gap between academic research and commercial space operations.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddy-neumann-b7b6aa40/ About the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
AIAA is the world’s largest aerospace technical society, dedicated to igniting the imagination, advancing engineering excellence, and fostering a global community of aerospace professionals and students.
https://aiaa.org/
https://aiaa.org/get-involved/ Spotlight: 2026 Region VII Student Conference
There are massive opportunities waiting for students at the 2026 AIAA Region VII Student Conference. Hosted by the Adelaide University Student Branch, this hybrid event welcomes high schoolers (grades 9–12), undergraduate, and graduate students of all majors from around the world (excluding Canada and Mexico, which participate in North American regions).

When
30 November – 1 December 2026
Where
Adelaide University, Adelaide, Australia & Online (Hybrid format)
What
A technical paper and oral presentation competition where students can pitch their work, win cash prizes, receive expert industry feedback, and network with leading aerospace professionals.
Abstract Deadline: 31 July 2026
Registration Opens: August 2026

Submit Your Abstract & Register
Visit the official AIAA events page to get involved and review eligibility guidelines.
https://aiaa.org/events/2026-region-vii-student-conference/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1489aiaa,american institute of aeronaut,fizzicsed,space,space education,stem,student researchfalse107fullAerospace Gateway Schools with Natalie Allenhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aerospace-gateway-schools-with-natalie-allen--72202240Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Natalie Allen Natalie is a people-focused leader who believes that meaningful connections are the foundation of both personal growth and professional success. With over 20 years of experience in the aviation industry, she is deeply passionate about creating engaging, impactful experiences that deliver tangible results. As a Project Manager, Natalie oversees internal and external initiatives that bring industry and education together. She is dedicated to showing students and teachers that career pathways are rarely linear, helping them navigate the diverse opportunities available in modern aerospace. About the Gateway to Industry Schools Program (GISP) for Aerospace The Aerospace GISP provides a unique platform for the education sector and industry to collaborate. The program exposes students and teachers to real-world learning experiences, assisting them in making informed career choices and identifying direct pathways to employment. Through stakeholder engagement, steering committees, and industry partnerships, the program ensures the next generation is ready to lead in a high-tech workforce. Why Aerospace Matters Now The aerospace industry is reaching new heights, with Queensland already serving as a hub for half of the world’s top 10 aerospace companies. The sector is currently focused on the research, design, and development of a wide array of flight vehicles, including:

Aeroplanes and rotorcraft
Uncrewed aircraft (drones)
Rockets and spacecraft, such as satellites

Benefits for Students With the industry’s rapid growth, there is a critical need for young people to enter roles in maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) to ensure aircraft safety and airworthiness. Furthermore, the rise of space-enabled services is driving demand for rocket testing and launch operations, creating cutting-edge career opportunities for students ready to look toward the stars. Connect with the Aerospace Gateway Schools:

Website: aerospacegatewayschools.com.au
LinkedIn: Aerospace Gateway Schools
FB/Insta: @AerospaceGISP

Aeroplanes and rotorcraft
Uncrewed aircraft (drones)
Rockets and spacecraft, such as satellites

Website: aerospacegatewayschools.com.au
LinkedIn: Aerospace Gateway Schools
FB/Insta: @AerospaceGISP

LaTrobe University profile

LaTrobe University profile

Mission ShakthiSAT
Leading a bold, all-female-led lunar space mission designed to empower 12,000 girls from 108 nations through real-time satellite projects.
The AIMERS Vision
Through AI, Media, Emerging Fields, Robotics, and STEAM, she creates pathways for students to secure patents, publish academic work, and launch startups.
Global Innovation Hub
Working to position Australia as a world leader in technology by 2050 through mentorship and real-world scientific exposure.

Links

AIMERS Foundation
Explore how AIMERS is developing the thinkers and storytellers of tomorrow.
aimersfoundation.org
Mission ShakthiSAT
Learn more about the global journey to ignite a passion for space exploration in young women worldwide.
shakthisat.org

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>a3ba2ee4-2ec5-409d-99a9-b41c017b7135Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:08:41 +0000Ben NewsomeFrom pioneering robotics in India to launching global lunar missions from Sydney, Sukruti Narayanan is redefining what it means to be a leader in the digital age. Discover how she is bridging the gap between access and ability, ensuring that the next...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About the Sukruti Narayanan Sukruti Narayanan is the Founder and President of the AIMERS Foundation and a formidable expert in communication and robotics. With a career dedicated to democratising high-tech education, Sukruti co-founded the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Foundation (RAAIF) in India in 2012 before expanding her visionary work to Australia. Her mission is rooted in the belief that while talent is universal, opportunity is not. This dedication was officially recognised in a New South Wales Parliamentary motion in February 2026, highlighting her transformative impact on the AI and robotics landscape. Key Highlights Sukruti’s work sits at the intersection of emerging tech and social equity:

Mission ShakthiSAT
Leading a bold, all-female-led lunar space mission designed to empower 12,000 girls from 108 nations through real-time satellite projects.
The AIMERS Vision
Through AI, Media, Emerging Fields, Robotics, and STEAM, she creates pathways for students to secure patents, publish academic work, and launch startups.
Global Innovation Hub
Working to position Australia as a world leader in technology by 2050 through mentorship and real-world scientific exposure.

Links

AIMERS Foundation
Explore how AIMERS is developing the thinkers and storytellers of tomorrow.
aimersfoundation.org
Mission ShakthiSAT
Learn more about the global journey to ignite a passion for space exploration in young women worldwide.
shakthisat.org

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>3118false102fullMatt Dodds - Using hands-on teaching to improve Physics understandinghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matt-dodds-using-hands-on-teaching-to-improve-physics-understanding--70650274
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education Matt Dodds is the recipient of the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools and a transformative force at Glen Innes High School. With an unwavering commitment to equity in education, Matt specialises in bringing high-level STEM concepts to life for students in rural and low-socioeconomic communities. His teaching philosophy centres on a "real-life" approach, moving beyond textbooks to provide students with professional-grade scientific experiences. This is perhaps best exemplified by his Astronomy and Astrophysics Depth Study Program at Siding Spring Observatory, which has seen hundreds of regional students engage with world-class facilities over the past seven years. Matt’s influence extends far beyond the local classroom:

In 2024, he participated in the International Physics & Astronomy Educator Program at LIGO Hanford, where his custom-built LEGO Interferometer is now a permanent fixture in the control centre.
Working closely with OzGrav, he co-develops national workshops and outreach programs that translate complex astrophysical data into engaging classroom tools.

Innovation in assessment, where his students teach the content via video explainers, Matt’s methods focus on tangible mastery.

His impact is clearly reflected in the data. Under his leadership, Physics enrolments at Glen Innes High School have more than doubled, and the number of female students pursuing the subject has seen an eightfold increase—proving that with the right mentorship, the sky is no longer the limit. Outside of the classroom, Matt is a dedicated amateur astronomer who captures the beauty of the sun and deep-space nebulae from his own backyard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>eac8074b-6a7a-4e8d-9932-b40e0162e3a5Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:52:59 +0000Ben NewsomeFrom building LEGO interferometers to launching rockets in the New England Highlands, Matt Dodds is proof that "abstract" doesn't have to mean "out of reach." Discover how the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prize winner uses immersive student engagement and...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education Matt Dodds is the recipient of the 2025 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools and a transformative force at Glen Innes High School. With an unwavering commitment to equity in education, Matt specialises in bringing high-level STEM concepts to life for students in rural and low-socioeconomic communities. His teaching philosophy centres on a "real-life" approach, moving beyond textbooks to provide students with professional-grade scientific experiences. This is perhaps best exemplified by his Astronomy and Astrophysics Depth Study Program at Siding Spring Observatory, which has seen hundreds of regional students engage with world-class facilities over the past seven years. Matt’s influence extends far beyond the local classroom:

In 2024, he participated in the International Physics & Astronomy Educator Program at LIGO Hanford, where his custom-built LEGO Interferometer is now a permanent fixture in the control centre.
Working closely with OzGrav, he co-develops national workshops and outreach programs that translate complex astrophysical data into engaging classroom tools.

Innovation in assessment, where his students teach the content via video explainers, Matt’s methods focus on tangible mastery.

His impact is clearly reflected in the data. Under his leadership, Physics enrolments at Glen Innes High School have more than doubled, and the number of female students pursuing the subject has seen an eightfold increase—proving that with the right mentorship, the sky is no longer the limit. Outside of the classroom, Matt is a dedicated amateur astronomer who captures the beauty of the sun and deep-space nebulae from his own backyard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2125false101fullUsing cotton to teach science with Jenny Hugheshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/using-cotton-to-teach-science-with-jenny-hughes--66521562Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Jenny Hughes Jenny Hughes brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role as Education Manager at Cotton Australia, where she leverages her background in teaching, event organisation, communications, and hospitality. Originally from a sheep and wheat property in central New South Wales, Jenny’s deep-rooted connection to agriculture fuels her commitment to food and fibre education. In her current role, she is a strategic thought leader and influencer, known for her advanced relationship skills and extensive network. Her responsibilities include managing the Cotton Classroom resource library, creating curriculum-linked educational materials, and supporting teachers and undergraduates through scholarships to attend relevant events. She also oversees the Teach the Teacher Field Trips program, delivers workshops at education and career events, and manages Cotton Australia's interactive displays at major agricultural shows like The Sydney Royal and EKKA.

About Cotton Australia Cotton Australia is the peak body for Australia’s cotton growers, representing up to 1,500 cotton farming families, predominantly in New South Wales and Queensland with a committed and increasing number of growers in the emerging markets of the Northern Territory and Western Australia. Learn more

For Cotton Classroom to access free curriculum-linked resources and request a Cotton Sample Kit posted to your school, click here.
YouTube Channel
Seed to Sock Video
Water Allocations Explained
Sustainability in Cotton
Google Arts & Culture page
Facebook

For Cotton Classroom to access free curriculum-linked resources and request a Cotton Sample Kit posted to your school, click here.
YouTube Channel
Seed to Sock Video
Water Allocations Explained
Sustainability in Cotton
Google Arts & Culture page
Facebook

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!See 1249agricultural science,agriculuture,cotton,cotton australia,fizzics education,podcastfalse911fullGoing beyond failure with Cran Middlecoathttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/going-beyond-failure-with-cran-middlecoat--66146178Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Cran Middlecoat From his earliest days in Brisbane, Australia, Cran's profound connection with the skies was unmistakable, achieving his pilot's license well before most people even learned to drive. This early passion saw him taking his school teachers on flights, a testament to an innate love for aviation that would become deeply ingrained in his life. Cran's journey soared through thousands of hours in the cockpit, an odyssey that spanned the vast and rugged landscapes of outback Australia while serving with the Royal Flying Doctors, to the dynamic environments of international airports where he skillfully piloted massive jet airliners. However, Cran's narrative took a significant turn when confronted with his own mortality, waking up in intensive care with a permanently altered perspective. From this challenging experience emerged a man with a clear purpose: to redefine the concept of failure, dismantle the myth of perfection, and embrace the necessary discomfort of personal growth. Today, Cran's influence extends beyond the cockpit as a highly sought-after motivational keynote speaker. From corporate boardrooms to global auditoriums, his message resonates deeply with those seeking transformation. He powerfully conveys that failure is not a finality but an essential stage in the journey toward success, and that genuine progress requires the resilience developed through practice. Hailing from Brisbane, Cran is also a dedicated father to two young aspiring aviators, nurturing in them the same fervent passion for flight that defines his own life. As Cran travels the world, his core message remains constant: failure should not be feared but embraced, as it holds the potential for remarkable growth. Through his authentic storytelling and unwavering spirit, Cran ignites a sense of resilience in his audiences, reminding everyone that even in the face of adversity, our capacity to rise above is limitless.

Learn more
https://cranmiddlecoat.com/ Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>3a69ffca-d659-4371-b448-b2e20074c225Mon, 19 May 2025 07:15:02 +0000Ben NewsomeGet inspired as we hear from Cran Middlecoat, aviator, survivor, and relentless motivator. His story is extraordinary and he now works with students through to boardrooms on helping us overcome our own barriers to perfection & failure and in doing...Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Cran Middlecoat From his earliest days in Brisbane, Australia, Cran's profound connection with the skies was unmistakable, achieving his pilot's license well before most people even learned to drive. This early passion saw him taking his school teachers on flights, a testament to an innate love for aviation that would become deeply ingrained in his life. Cran's journey soared through thousands of hours in the cockpit, an odyssey that spanned the vast and rugged landscapes of outback Australia while serving with the Royal Flying Doctors, to the dynamic environments of international airports where he skillfully piloted massive jet airliners. However, Cran's narrative took a significant turn when confronted with his own mortality, waking up in intensive care with a permanently altered perspective. From this challenging experience emerged a man with a clear purpose: to redefine the concept of failure, dismantle the myth of perfection, and embrace the necessary discomfort of personal growth. Today, Cran's influence extends beyond the cockpit as a highly sought-after motivational keynote speaker. From corporate boardrooms to global auditoriums, his message resonates deeply with those seeking transformation. He powerfully conveys that failure is not a finality but an essential stage in the journey toward success, and that genuine progress requires the resilience developed through practice. Hailing from Brisbane, Cran is also a dedicated father to two young aspiring aviators, nurturing in them the same fervent passion for flight that defines his own life. As Cran travels the world, his core message remains constant: failure should not be feared but embraced, as it holds the potential for remarkable growth. Through his authentic storytelling and unwavering spirit, Cran ignites a sense of resilience in his audiences, reminding everyone that even in the face of adversity, our capacity to rise above is limitless.

Learn more
https://cranmiddlecoat.com/ Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1521cran middlecoat,education,fizzics education,inspiration,motivationfalse910fullFuture You with Professor Lisa Harvey-Smithhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/future-you-with-professor-lisa-harvey-smith--65799108Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Future You Future You, a UNSW Sydney-led initiative, sparks STEM curiosity in 8-12 year olds through free, engaging resources for students, teachers, and parents. Connecting real-world STEM skills with the Australian Curriculum, the program offers practical activities, diverse role models, and inspiring fiction to make STEM relevant and exciting. Future You empowers families to explore the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics together.

Learn more
https://futureyouaustralia.com.au/ About Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, Program Ambassador. Lisa is an award-winning astrophysicist and author with a gift for making the universe accessible to all. With over 55 research papers and key roles in the development and operation of radio telescopes globally, her contributions to astronomy are many. Lisa’s passion for sharing knowledge extends beyond research. She’s a best-selling author and an engaging keynote speaker. Her books have received national and international acclaim, and she’s a familiar face from ABC’s Stargazing Live. Lisa has also hosted live events featuring Apollo Moon astronauts Buzz Aldrin, Gene Cernan, and Charlie Duke, captivating audiences in sold-out theatres across the country. On top of all of that, she’s passionate about getting your students excited about the amazing and rewarding career possibilities within STEM. Learn more
https://www.lisaharveysmith.com/ Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>3fac795f-b8c9-47b4-98d5-b2ce0186f7daTue, 29 Apr 2025 23:50:43 +0000Ben NewsomeLearn how Future You aims to inspire children's STEM curiosity. Join Program Ambassador Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, an award-winning astrophysicist renowned for making the universe accessible as we explore Future You helps kids imagine their future...Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Future You Future You, a UNSW Sydney-led initiative, sparks STEM curiosity in 8-12 year olds through free, engaging resources for students, teachers, and parents. Connecting real-world STEM skills with the Australian Curriculum, the program offers practical activities, diverse role models, and inspiring fiction to make STEM relevant and exciting. Future You empowers families to explore the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics together.

Learn more
https://futureyouaustralia.com.au/ About Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, Program Ambassador. Lisa is an award-winning astrophysicist and author with a gift for making the universe accessible to all. With over 55 research papers and key roles in the development and operation of radio telescopes globally, her contributions to astronomy are many. Lisa’s passion for sharing knowledge extends beyond research. She’s a best-selling author and an engaging keynote speaker. Her books have received national and international acclaim, and she’s a familiar face from ABC’s Stargazing Live. Lisa has also hosted live events featuring Apollo Moon astronauts Buzz Aldrin, Gene Cernan, and Charlie Duke, captivating audiences in sold-out theatres across the country. On top of all of that, she’s passionate about getting your students excited about the amazing and rewarding career possibilities within STEM. Learn more
https://www.lisaharveysmith.com/ Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1854fizzics education,future you,stem,stem careers,stem educationfalse98fullGreenSTEM Education with Daniel Edwardshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/greenstem-education-with-daniel-edwards--65413018Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About GreenSTEM Education GreenSTEM Education is a registered charity based in NW Tasmania, dedicated to advancing education by providing equitable access to excellence in STEM for all young people and the wider community, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. Learn more
https://greenstem.org.au/ About Daniel Edwards Daniel Edwards is a dedicated STEM educator with the Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP). At Montello Primary School, he oversees an acclaimed STEM program, crafting immersive, practical learning experiences that motivate students to delve into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Additionally, Daniel brings his expertise to Parklands High School, embedding STEM education throughout the curriculum to nurture essential skills such as critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and practical application in real-world scenarios. Beyond his school-based roles, Daniel serves as the Founding CEO of GreenSTEM Education, Tasmania's pioneering charity focused on equitable access to STEM education. Through GreenSTEM, he strives to ensure that all young Australians, particularly those from underrepresented groups, have opportunities to participate in high-quality STEM activities. A central project of GreenSTEM is Greenpower Tasmania, developed in partnership with the UK's Greenpower Education Trust. This innovative initiative involves students designing, building, and racing single-seat electric vehicles, effectively blending practical engineering skills with principles of sustainability. Greenpower Tasmania provides young participants with unique, collaborative experiences, equipping them with valuable STEM skills and inspiring them to become future innovators. Daniel’s contributions to education and community projects highlight his unwavering dedication to enhancing STEM education and fostering enduring opportunities for young Australians in a world increasingly shaped by technology. His impactful work has been nationally recognized, earning him the prestigious 2024 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-edwards-155476226/ Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>b2c55b9d-0a52-43a8-a695-b2b801810c00Mon, 07 Apr 2025 23:32:27 +0000Ben NewsomeWe speak with Daniel Edwards, an award-winning STEM educator from Tasmania, and learn about his innovative programs at Montello Primary and Parklands High Schools. We'll also explore his role as CEO of GreenSTEM Education, highlighting his efforts to...Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About GreenSTEM Education GreenSTEM Education is a registered charity based in NW Tasmania, dedicated to advancing education by providing equitable access to excellence in STEM for all young people and the wider community, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. Learn more
https://greenstem.org.au/ About Daniel Edwards Daniel Edwards is a dedicated STEM educator with the Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP). At Montello Primary School, he oversees an acclaimed STEM program, crafting immersive, practical learning experiences that motivate students to delve into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Additionally, Daniel brings his expertise to Parklands High School, embedding STEM education throughout the curriculum to nurture essential skills such as critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and practical application in real-world scenarios. Beyond his school-based roles, Daniel serves as the Founding CEO of GreenSTEM Education, Tasmania's pioneering charity focused on equitable access to STEM education. Through GreenSTEM, he strives to ensure that all young Australians, particularly those from underrepresented groups, have opportunities to participate in high-quality STEM activities. A central project of GreenSTEM is Greenpower Tasmania, developed in partnership with the UK's Greenpower Education Trust. This innovative initiative involves students designing, building, and racing single-seat electric vehicles, effectively blending practical engineering skills with principles of sustainability. Greenpower Tasmania provides young participants with unique, collaborative experiences, equipping them with valuable STEM skills and inspiring them to become future innovators. Daniel’s contributions to education and community projects highlight his unwavering dedication to enhancing STEM education and fostering enduring opportunities for young Australians in a world increasingly shaped by technology. His impactful work has been nationally recognized, earning him the prestigious 2024 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools.

Reach out
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-edwards-155476226/ Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1806fizzics education,greenstem education,podcast,stem,stem education,sustainabilityfalse97fullAROSE’s Virtual and In-person STEM Training and Awareness Program - AVISTAhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arose-s-virtual-and-in-person-stem-training-and-awareness-program-avista--65117358Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About AVISTA Supported by the Department of Defence’s School Pathways Program, AVISTA will deliver a range of exciting learning experiences to students, their teachers and families throughout 2025, to help develop Australia’s STEM talent pipeline by providing direct insights into defence industry career pathways. AVISTA is an initiative of AROSE, delivered in partnership with Fizzics Education, Gilmour Space Technologies, Gunggandji Aerospace, IlluminateFNQ, Joseph Banks Secondary College, Nova Systems, and the University of Western Australia Defence and Security Institute. Learn more
https://avista.org.au/ About AROSE Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth (AROSE) is a leading, industry-led, not-for-profit organisation that stands at the forefront of knowledge and technology transfer between Australia’s traditional industry sectors and the burgeoning international space sector. AROSE brings these sectors together to collaborate on targeted, industry-led projects with Australia’s world-leading Remote Operations expertise at their core. Learn more
https://www.arose.org.au/ About Holly Kershaw Holly Kershaw is an experienced program leader skilled in strategic planning, operational management, and team leadership. She excels at scaling operations and managing large program transitions under tight deadlines. She has led STEM initiatives engaging up to 300,000 students annually and produced events attracting tens of thousands. Her experience includes roles at AROSE, Arludo, Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney, Fizzics Education and the University of Sydney. Holly also co-founded TEDxParramatta, emphasizing strategic partnerships and community-focused events.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollykershaw/ Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>a947d9c0-207a-4789-bbca-b2ac00110643Wed, 26 Mar 2025 01:12:38 +0000Ben NewsomeLearn about AVISTA - AROSE’s Virtual and In-person STEM Training and Awareness Program, which will visit over 200 high schools across Australia face-to-face as well as digitally through STEM challenges to help students learn more about STEM career...Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About AVISTA Supported by the Department of Defence’s School Pathways Program, AVISTA will deliver a range of exciting learning experiences to students, their teachers and families throughout 2025, to help develop Australia’s STEM talent pipeline by providing direct insights into defence industry career pathways. AVISTA is an initiative of AROSE, delivered in partnership with Fizzics Education, Gilmour Space Technologies, Gunggandji Aerospace, IlluminateFNQ, Joseph Banks Secondary College, Nova Systems, and the University of Western Australia Defence and Security Institute. Learn more
https://avista.org.au/ About AROSE Australian Remote Operations for Space and Earth (AROSE) is a leading, industry-led, not-for-profit organisation that stands at the forefront of knowledge and technology transfer between Australia’s traditional industry sectors and the burgeoning international space sector. AROSE brings these sectors together to collaborate on targeted, industry-led projects with Australia’s world-leading Remote Operations expertise at their core. Learn more
https://www.arose.org.au/ About Holly Kershaw Holly Kershaw is an experienced program leader skilled in strategic planning, operational management, and team leadership. She excels at scaling operations and managing large program transitions under tight deadlines. She has led STEM initiatives engaging up to 300,000 students annually and produced events attracting tens of thousands. Her experience includes roles at AROSE, Arludo, Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney, Fizzics Education and the University of Sydney. Holly also co-founded TEDxParramatta, emphasizing strategic partnerships and community-focused events.

Learn more
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollykershaw/ Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1195career pathways,defence industries,stem,stem careersfalse96fullCoRE Learning with Suzy Urbaniakhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/core-learning-with-suzy-urbaniak--65008111Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Suzy Urbaniak OAM Suzy Urbaniak OAM is a passionate educational innovator dedicated to transforming classrooms through engaging science education. As the CoRE Lead at CoRE Learning Foundation, Suzy drives initiatives supporting young people to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Transitioning from her original career as a mining industry geologist, Suzy now develops influential STEAM programs, inspiring students toward meaningful careers in science, engineering, and geoscience. Recognised widely as WA’s 2020 Local Hero and serving as an Australia Day Ambassador, Suzy champions lifelong learning, women's leadership in STEM, and global collaboration, all while embracing her love of geology—especially exploring volcanoes! About CoRE Learning Foundation With a 20-year legacy, CoRE has grown from 1 to 21 schools across WA, delivering exceptional hands-on STEM education. Over the past five years, our expansion program has created meaningful opportunities for primary and secondary students, significantly improving their pathways into the resources industry. CoRE is committed to accessibility, diversity, and supporting remote communities, with 150+ alumni now working in the sector. Our innovative programs, including the CoRE Learning Model, Gamifying Earth Science (GES) Learning Initiative, and the Graduate Mentoring Program, help sustain a local STEM talent pipeline. Student journey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xn88ronk5FE

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https://www.corefoundation.com.au/ Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>b8f27783-6e87-42b3-a5fc-b2a7004b873fFri, 21 Mar 2025 04:41:18 +0000Ben NewsomeSuzy Urbaniak OAM is an educational leader passionate about inspiring students through science and STEM-focused initiatives. As CoRE Lead at the CoRE Learning Foundation, she empowers youth to succeed in tomorrow's world. A former geologist, Suzy has...Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Suzy Urbaniak OAM Suzy Urbaniak OAM is a passionate educational innovator dedicated to transforming classrooms through engaging science education. As the CoRE Lead at CoRE Learning Foundation, Suzy drives initiatives supporting young people to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Transitioning from her original career as a mining industry geologist, Suzy now develops influential STEAM programs, inspiring students toward meaningful careers in science, engineering, and geoscience. Recognised widely as WA’s 2020 Local Hero and serving as an Australia Day Ambassador, Suzy champions lifelong learning, women's leadership in STEM, and global collaboration, all while embracing her love of geology—especially exploring volcanoes! About CoRE Learning Foundation With a 20-year legacy, CoRE has grown from 1 to 21 schools across WA, delivering exceptional hands-on STEM education. Over the past five years, our expansion program has created meaningful opportunities for primary and secondary students, significantly improving their pathways into the resources industry. CoRE is committed to accessibility, diversity, and supporting remote communities, with 150+ alumni now working in the sector. Our innovative programs, including the CoRE Learning Model, Gamifying Earth Science (GES) Learning Initiative, and the Graduate Mentoring Program, help sustain a local STEM talent pipeline. Student journey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xn88ronk5FE

Learn more
https://www.corefoundation.com.au/ Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1739core learning,earth science,earth science education,fizzics education,geology,podcast,stem educationfalse95fullSpace & Drama Education combined with Jonathan Nalderhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/space-drama-education-combined-with-jonathan-nalder--64735657Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Jonathan Nalder Jonathan Nalder, known as ‘the Edunaut,’ has spent 20+ years pioneering hands-on, problem-based learning with cutting-edge digital tools—STEM, AR/VR, AI, and environmental sensors—while keeping the human element at the core of education. Drawing on his Drama Teacher background, he combines learning with props, role play, and futures thinking. A globally awarded innovator, Mars Society Ambassador, and World Teacher of the Year, Jonathan empowers educators to navigate the new space and digital era. His latest project, First Kids in Space, invites young dreamers to contribute their visions for space travel. Learn more at firstkidsinspace.info. Or if you are older and want to relax to stunning air travel or space exploration videos, subscribe at YouTube.com/@lofiairspace Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/robmctaggart/

About Slam Education Slam Education is committed to enhancing school operations, reducing administrative burdens, and fostering lifelong learning. Initially, the organization gained recognition through SLAM Academy, pioneering STEM programs in collaboration with the University of Newcastle, Cisco, and schools in the Hunter Valley. These initiatives provided hands-on STEM experiences for students and professional learning programs for educators. As Slam Education’s impact grew, its directors played key roles in large-scale educational projects. Rob McTaggart contributed to NSW Education’s STEMShare program, designing innovative digital solutions for professional learning, device management, cloud migration, and event coordination. John, as co-leader of the AustSTEM Foundation, developed the Kookaberry board and successfully advocated for greater integration of engineering in the national curriculum. Today, Slam Education focuses on transforming schools into hubs of lifelong learning. By streamlining processes and providing innovative solutions, the organization empowers educators to focus on what matters most—teaching, learning, and improving student outcomes. Find out more

https://slameducation.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robmctaggart/

https://slameducation.com/

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https://www.valarywithawhy.com/

Address the root cause.
Find lasting solutions.
Created by experts from around the world.
Online journal, forum, podcasts, meditations, stories and more.

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https://happierme.app/

About Dr Manoj Krishna Manoj Krishna, former spine surgeon turned personal development innovator, is on a mission to empower teenagers and adults to lead happier, more fulfilling lives. As the founder of the Human Wisdom Project and creator of the HappierMe app, Manoj draws on over two decades of experience, two acclaimed books (Understanding Me Understanding You and Stress Free), and a passion for self-awareness to tackle life’s biggest challenges. Manoj believes that every individual—especially young people—has an innate wisdom waiting to be unlocked. HappierMe provides the tools to harness this potential, transforming lives at scale without reliance on ideology. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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Address the root cause.
Find lasting solutions.
Created by experts from around the world.
Online journal, forum, podcasts, meditations, stories and more.

Find out more

https://happierme.app/

About Dr Manoj Krishna Manoj Krishna, former spine surgeon turned personal development innovator, is on a mission to empower teenagers and adults to lead happier, more fulfilling lives. As the founder of the Human Wisdom Project and creator of the HappierMe app, Manoj draws on over two decades of experience, two acclaimed books (Understanding Me Understanding You and Stress Free), and a passion for self-awareness to tackle life’s biggest challenges. Manoj believes that every individual—especially young people—has an innate wisdom waiting to be unlocked. HappierMe provides the tools to harness this potential, transforming lives at scale without reliance on ideology. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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Celebrate students taking action that makes a difference
Showcase deep learning
Engage schools in effective STEM-based multidisciplinary inquires
Promote high-quality STEM education for future-focused learning
Contextualise STEM in the core curriculum
Enact Social Justice for the Common Good

What began in 2018 in Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) has now spread across Australian diocese schools. Find out more

Catholic Network Australia STEM MAD site
https://www.cna.catholic.edu.au/stem-mad-national
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools STEM MAD site
https://sites.google.com/vic.catholic.edu.au/stemmad/home

About Shelley Waldon Shelley started her career as a geochemist, working in the mining industry for 4 years with BHP and for the Victorian government as an Environmental Scientist for 6 years. After this she undertook postgraduate teaching qualifications to work in both the primary and secondary sectors. Have worked in Catholic education in Melbourne for 25 years in a variety of roles and educational settings. These include classroom teaching, specialist teaching, curriculum leader and Catholic placed teacher in extension education at Zoos Victoria. Also extended post-graduate learning with a Master of Education, Graduate Certificates in Assessment and STEM Education and additional qualifications in business management, leadership and risk management. Within Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools, major responsibilities have been supporting schools and working with teachers to devise and develop resources and professional learning opportunities that enhance science learning across the curriculum. In collaboration with our teachers, cultural organisations and expert providers, we develop learning opportunities and partnerships that improve teachers' core content knowledge in science, whilst developing pedagogical models that improve understanding by enabling the application of scientific conceptual knowledge in the context of multidisciplinary projects. Acted as Primary Investigator for MACS in a 4-year ARC Linkage Research Project (with Monash Uni, BCE, and UQ) researching problem-based learning through STEM education. Using problems as the drivers for student engagement and motivation with the curriculum and exploring teachers' attitudes, beliefs and pedagogical practices as they participated as co-researchers. In 2018 initiated STEM MAD, which has become a flagship program in Melbourne and a national program in dioceses across Australia, and continues to demonstrate scientific learning, where students use STEM projects to Make a Difference (MAD) to others and the environment. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

http://www.aeon.net.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1f58517b-d548-4184-9dfe-b2260050ea79Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:05:12 +0000Ben NewsomeSTEM MAD is designed to acknowledge and promote STEM learning initiatives that address real-world problems and demonstrate how students in Catholic schools take action that matters. Student teams are invited to design a product, service or innovation...Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About STEM MAD The mission of STEM MAD is clear:

Celebrate students taking action that makes a difference
Showcase deep learning
Engage schools in effective STEM-based multidisciplinary inquires
Promote high-quality STEM education for future-focused learning
Contextualise STEM in the core curriculum
Enact Social Justice for the Common Good

What began in 2018 in Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) has now spread across Australian diocese schools. Find out more

Catholic Network Australia STEM MAD site
https://www.cna.catholic.edu.au/stem-mad-national
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools STEM MAD site
https://sites.google.com/vic.catholic.edu.au/stemmad/home

About Shelley Waldon Shelley started her career as a geochemist, working in the mining industry for 4 years with BHP and for the Victorian government as an Environmental Scientist for 6 years. After this she undertook postgraduate teaching qualifications to work in both the primary and secondary sectors. Have worked in Catholic education in Melbourne for 25 years in a variety of roles and educational settings. These include classroom teaching, specialist teaching, curriculum leader and Catholic placed teacher in extension education at Zoos Victoria. Also extended post-graduate learning with a Master of Education, Graduate Certificates in Assessment and STEM Education and additional qualifications in business management, leadership and risk management. Within Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools, major responsibilities have been supporting schools and working with teachers to devise and develop resources and professional learning opportunities that enhance science learning across the curriculum. In collaboration with our teachers, cultural organisations and expert providers, we develop learning opportunities and partnerships that improve teachers' core content knowledge in science, whilst developing pedagogical models that improve understanding by enabling the application of scientific conceptual knowledge in the context of multidisciplinary projects. Acted as Primary Investigator for MACS in a 4-year ARC Linkage Research Project (with Monash Uni, BCE, and UQ) researching problem-based learning through STEM education. Using problems as the drivers for student engagement and motivation with the curriculum and exploring teachers' attitudes, beliefs and pedagogical practices as they participated as co-researchers. In 2018 initiated STEM MAD, which has become a flagship program in Melbourne and a national program in dioceses across Australia, and continues to demonstrate scientific learning, where students use STEM projects to Make a Difference (MAD) to others and the environment. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education With interviews with leading science educators...]]>2208false819fullSimple Seeds Experiment to Spacehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/simple-seeds-experiment-to-space--62533221Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Simple Seeds Partners

Challenge: Create an environment to grow the healthiest plant from seed. The system you create will be self-contained, with water being added only at the start. Record and compare your results with others around the world including one in microgravity on the ISS over 4 weeks.

What substrate will your seeds grow in?
Where will you place your growth chamber?
If it is in a window, what direction does the window face?
Where is your school located in the world? (Lat/Long)
What does the weather look like during your experiment?

Register your interest:
Click here! About Ted Tagami Having built and sold his first dotcom in the 1990’s, Ted has been building Internet relationships since 1994. With leading work at Knight Ridder Digital and global brand experience at digital agency Millions of Us, Ted brings a unique perspective to modern experiential learning through the implementation of science and engineering based on the Next Generation Science Standards.

More details:
https://magnitude.io/about_us/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>17fd78df-cd48-4697-bd3f-b2170134275fMon, 28 Oct 2024 18:47:27 +0000Ben NewsomeYour students can be involved in a mission to space! Hear from Ted Tagami, founder of Magnitude.io, as we talk about a plant growth mission heading to the International Space Station on the SpaceX-31 resupply mission, where your students can grow the...Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Simple Seeds Partners

What substrate will your seeds grow in?
Where will you place your growth chamber?
If it is in a window, what direction does the window face?
Where is your school located in the world? (Lat/Long)
What does the weather look like during your experiment?

More details:
https://magnitude.io/about_us/

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About the STEM Industry School Partnerships (SISP) Program The STEM Industry School Partnerships (SISP) program is an initiative of the NSW Department of Education’s Curriculum and Reform Directorate and is led by the STEM Enrichment team. Through the collaboration of education with leading Australian companies, universities, government agencies and industry, the STEM Industry School Partnerships program provides an educational model that engages students, inspires them to study STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and prepares them for STEM-enabled careers. The program aims to improve teacher confidence and their capacity to deliver integrated and cross-curricula STEM education programs in rural, remote, and regional NSW. Learn more

https://sispprogram.schools.nsw.gov.au/

https://sispprogram.schools.nsw.gov.au/

https://www.arose.org.au/

About Michelle Keegan As the 2023 Australian Space Professional of the Year, Michelle is highly respected in the Australian Space Industry. Wirth a background in mining and remote operations, Michelle has a strong interest in taking what we do well on Earth to Space, optimising and bringing it back to Earth.

"If we can shape our next generation mines through a new lens, taken from solving the hardest challenges faced in Space... we can truly accelerate our ambition and solve in a smarter way. Even better if we can help the Space sector solve their challenges by learning from what we do well on Earth. Collaborating across sectors!" Learn more

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-keegan-0468014

https://www.arose.org.au/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-keegan-0468014

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education With...]]>1892fizzicss education,podcast,stem,stem educationfalse814fullFood ladder with Kelly McJannetthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/food-ladder-with-kelly-mcjannett--61030618Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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. Find out more

https://foodladder.org/

https://foodladder.org/

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. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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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...]]>1187australian space industry,binar,binarx,cubesat,curtin university,educaitonal cubesat,fizzicsed,industry pathways,podcast,wa,west australiafalse
812fullBash the Trash Environmental Artshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bash-the-trash-environmental-arts--60693864Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

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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. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

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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. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

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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. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

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Plants For Space - ARC Centre of Excellencehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plants-for-space-arc-centre-of-excellence--60358648
Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

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8216a850-5ab9-48d6-bf89-b18d00710aa2Wed, 12 Jun 2024 07:09:25 +0000
Ben NewsomeJoin Dr Frazer Thorpe and Dr Lieke van der Hulst to learn about education opportunities through the Plants For Space - ARC Centre of Excellence! Hosted by https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/ from https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/...
Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

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Philosophy for Children with Kate Kennedy Whitehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/philosophy-for-children-with-kate-kennedy-white--60194438
Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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. Learn more:
- Kinder Philosophy
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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d6594122-baa2-4950-b483-b17e0054a7ecTue, 28 May 2024 05:14:12 +0000
Ben NewsomeHow 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...
Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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. Learn more:
Kinder Philosophy
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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STEM Education with Ian Prestonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stem-education-with-ian-preston--60019688
Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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f86cea3e-b2bd-40af-9acb-b170006dc46eTue, 14 May 2024 06:55:31 +0000
Ben NewsomeGlobal 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. Hosted by https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/team/ben-newsome/...
Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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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Science Galley Melbournehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/science-galley-melbourne--59661721
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.

Learn more:
- Science Gallery Melbourne Learning Experiences
  - Learn more Video- Science GALLERY Melbourne
- Onsite STEAM Learning Excursions
  Video: Science Gallery Melbourne Excursions
- STEAM Careers Online Forums
- Online Resources (including Mission Control Digital Resource Pack)
- Victorian College for the Deaf STEM Centre of Excellence Partnership
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. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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Ben NewsomeCombining 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...
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.

Learn more:
Science Gallery Melbourne Learning Experiences
- Learn more Video- Science GALLERY Melbourne
Onsite STEAM Learning Excursions
Video: Science Gallery Melbourne Excursions
STEAM Careers Online Forums
Online Resources (including Mission Control Digital Resource Pack)
Victorian College for the Deaf STEM Centre of Excellence Partnership
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. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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Communicating science through comedyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/communicating-science-through-comedy--59406285Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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/ Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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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/ Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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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

Get in touch Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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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

Get in touch Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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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. Learn more Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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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. Learn more Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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https://insideindustry.org.au/educational-tours/

Learn more about Nikki McCarthy Hicks
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-mccarthy-hicks-0a9ba42b/ Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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Statistics Sustainability Systems thinking and STEMhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/statistics-sustainability-systems-thinking-and-stem--57347419
Emeritus Professor Tim Roberts AM and Professor Peter Howley to learn their thoughts! Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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. Further links
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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. Further Links
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Ben NewsomeJust what is Industry 5.0? How might Statistics Sustainability Systems thinking and STEM prepare our students for the future? Today we speak with https://www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/tim-roberts and https://ssapostercomp.info/profile/ to learn their...
Emeritus Professor Tim Roberts AM and Professor Peter Howley to learn their thoughts! Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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. Further links
LinkedIn
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. Further Links
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SSA National Schools Poster Competitionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ssa-national-schools-poster-competition--57186435
Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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. Further Links
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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Ben NewsomeLearn 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...
Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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. Further Links
Website
1-min overview video
LinkedIn
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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With Brian Host discussing STEM, ICT, AI & morehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/with-brian-host-discussing-stem-ict-ai-more--56849743Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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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Website Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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Twitter
LinkedIn
Website Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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YouTube Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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YouTube Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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What makes a good marine scientist with Prof. Kirsten Benkendorffhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-makes-a-good-marine-scientist-with-prof-kirsten-benkendorff--56551572
Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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!
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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ce2f190b-3456-474b-82e8-b0500188239aTue, 22 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000
Ben NewsomeWhat 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...
Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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!
Email
Research Portal
Southern Cross University News
More on her work via YouTube
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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Science teaching, assessment & curriculum with Prof Manjula Sharmahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/science-teaching-assessment-curriculum-with-prof-manjula-sharma--56399751
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).
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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3bb2bf31-ae39-4a21-a093-b0580041b9e0Tue, 08 Aug 2023 04:07:51 +0000
Ben NewsomeEffective 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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STEM Teacher Enrichment Academy
Google Scholar page
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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Software mashups for STEAM lessons with Judy Kellerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/software-mashups-for-steam-lessons-with-judy-keller--56206176
Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Judy Keller Judy Keller is a passionate Technology Training Specialist for K-6 at Penn Manor School District in Lancaster, PA USA She is Google Certified Educator Level 1 and 2, a Google Certified Trainer, Global GEG Leader, PAECT member, Seesaw Ambassador, Applied Digital Skills Ambassador and 2022 Keystone Technology Innovator. She enjoys assisting teachers with technology to help create engaging lessons. Her passion in STEM is noted by many in her district. Each summer she holds multiple coding camps in her district for children K-6 at no cost to students.
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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b0d65417-2313-4994-b46a-b046000915c5Tue, 25 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000
Ben NewsomeDive into a STEAM & Google masterclass with Judy Keller, Technology Training Specialist for K-6 at Penn Manor School District. Learn how to apply Google CS First to help your students showcase their learning on any given science topic as well a...
Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Judy Keller Judy Keller is a passionate Technology Training Specialist for K-6 at Penn Manor School District in Lancaster, PA USA She is Google Certified Educator Level 1 and 2, a Google Certified Trainer, Global GEG Leader, PAECT member, Seesaw Ambassador, Applied Digital Skills Ambassador and 2022 Keystone Technology Innovator. She enjoys assisting teachers with technology to help create engaging lessons. Her passion in STEM is noted by many in her district. Each summer she holds multiple coding camps in her district for children K-6 at no cost to students.
Video on the Cell project
Judy on Twitter
Judy on Instagram
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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Teaching Biostatistics with Dr Anurika De Silvahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/teaching-biostatistics-with-dr-anurika-de-silva--56058811Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Dr Anurika De Silva Anurika is an early career biostatistician working towards the advancement of Public Health at the Methods and Implementation Support for Clinical and Health (MISCH) research Hub, University of Melbourne. Having obtained a BSc in Industrial Statistics from the University of Colombo (Sri Lanka) and a PhD in Biostatistics from the University of Melbourne, Anurika now enjoys using maths and stats to help doctors find best treatments for patients. She currently leads a research program focused on developing novel and robust statistical methods for clinical research. Anurika has fostered and led strong clinical and statistical collaborations in multidisciplinary teams from national and international institutes and she frequently delivers seminars and workshops on statistical methods to health practitioners. Enthusiastic about teaching and much loved by her students, Anurika supervises PhD and Master students and is also the coordinator for the Master of Public Health subject on Biostatistics at the University of Melbourne with >300 students. Having loved maths since a young age, Anurika is one of Science & Technology Australia’s Superstars of STEM, is passionate about encouraging the next generation into STEM study and careers and advocating for gender diversity in STEM.

https://twitter.com/AnurikaDeSilva

https://scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/profile/anurika-de-silva/ About the Superstars of STEM program Superstars of STEM is a game-changing Australian initiative to smash gender assumptions about who can work in science, technology, engineering and maths. Since it was created by Science & Technology Australia in 2017, it has made a powerful contribution to start to tackle the serious gender inequity of visible diverse role models featured in the media as experts in STEM. Open to women and non-binary people, the program equips brilliant diverse STEM experts with advanced communication skills and opportunities - in the media, on stage and in schools. The result: we’re growing a critical mass of more diverse celebrity scientists appearing regularly in the Australian media to inspire our next generations of young Australians into STEM study and careers.

https://scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/ Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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https://twitter.com/AnurikaDeSilva

https://scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/profile/anurika-de-silva/ About the Superstars of STEM program Superstars of STEM is a game-changing Australian initiative to smash gender assumptions about who can work in science, technology, engineering and maths. Since it was created by Science & Technology Australia in 2017, it has made a powerful contribution to start to tackle the serious gender inequity of visible diverse role models featured in the media as experts in STEM. Open to women and non-binary people, the program equips brilliant diverse STEM experts with advanced communication skills and opportunities - in the media, on stage and in schools. The result: we’re growing a critical mass of more diverse celebrity scientists appearing regularly in the Australian media to inspire our next generations of young Australians into STEM study and careers.

https://scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/ Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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2076biostatistics,fizzicsed,podcast,statistics,stem,stem education,university of melbournefalse714fullCSIRO Space and Astronomy with Robert Hollowhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/csiro-space-and-astronomy-with-robert-hollow--55195251PULSE@Parkes project and more! Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Robert Hollow Robert is the Education and Outreach Manager for CSIRO's Astronomy and Space Science (CASS). He develops educational programs and materials to support students, teachers and the public in their understanding of astronomy. Part of his role is to write online educational resources in astronomy and in particular the radio astronomy and other work carried out by CASS. He runs professional development for teachers, gives presentations to teacher groups and schools and coordinates a speaker program of CASS researchers for schools and community groups. Plus he also runs the innovative PULSE@Parkes project. https://www.atnf.csiro.au/people/Robert.Hollow/index.html Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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https://scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/ Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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https://scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/ Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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https://twitter.com/sallykhurst

https://scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/ About the Superstars of STEM program Superstars of STEM is a game-changing Australian initiative to smash gender assumptions about who can work in science, technology, engineering and maths. Since it was created by Science & Technology Australia in 2017, it has made a powerful contribution to start to tackle the serious gender inequity of visible diverse role models featured in the media as experts in STEM. Open to women and non-binary people, the program equips brilliant diverse STEM experts with advanced communication skills and opportunities - in the media, on stage and in schools. The result: we’re growing a critical mass of more diverse celebrity scientists appearing regularly in the Australian media to inspire our next generations of young Australians into STEM study and careers. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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https://twitter.com/sallykhurst

https://scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/ About the Superstars of STEM program Superstars of STEM is a game-changing Australian initiative to smash gender assumptions about who can work in science, technology, engineering and maths. Since it was created by Science & Technology Australia in 2017, it has made a powerful contribution to start to tackle the serious gender inequity of visible diverse role models featured in the media as experts in STEM. Open to women and non-binary people, the program equips brilliant diverse STEM experts with advanced communication skills and opportunities - in the media, on stage and in schools. The result: we’re growing a critical mass of more diverse celebrity scientists appearing regularly in the Australian media to inspire our next generations of young Australians into STEM study and careers. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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The annual Pint of Science Australia festival is part of the international Pint of Science festival which is running simultaneously in 26 countries: a celebration of science that reaches all across the globe.

The Pint of Science festival not only serves as a way to bridge the gap between scientific research and the Australian public, but also as a medium for researchers to practice science communication, and for volunteers to further develop skills that can facilitate their career progression.

With events taking place in 15 cities across Australia this year, the Pint of Science Australia festival provides a casual and inclusive environment where attendees can interact with our research-active community, ask questions, and deepen their understanding of the latest discoveries and advancements across the broad scope of what we call science. It's a celebration of knowledge, curiosity, and the joy of learning, all fuelled by a pint and shared enthusiasm for the wonders of science. About Jin-oh Choi Jin-oh Choi is the Co-Chief Executive Officer of Pint of Science Australia, a passionate advocate for science communication and education in Australia, and works to make scientific knowledge and research accessible to the Australian audience.Jin-oh is also a lover of craft beer and believes that by connecting science with something as relatable and approachable as a pint of beer, it allows people to engage with science in a new and exciting way. About Maria Roitman Maria Roitman is Co-Chief Executive Officer of Pint of Science Australia, and Senior Advisor, International Research Strategy at the University of Melbourne. As a former researcher who never fully left the research world, Maria believes that science should be accessible to people of all demographics. Maria is passionate about increasing the breadth and depth of opportunities for the Australian research community to share their work with the public in interesting and engaging ways. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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The annual Pint of Science Australia festival is part of the international Pint of Science festival which is running simultaneously in 26 countries: a celebration of science that reaches all across the globe.

The Pint of Science festival not only serves as a way to bridge the gap between scientific research and the Australian public, but also as a medium for researchers to practice science communication, and for volunteers to further develop skills that can facilitate their career progression.

With events taking place in 15 cities across Australia this year, the Pint of Science Australia festival provides a casual and inclusive environment where attendees can interact with our research-active community, ask questions, and deepen their understanding of the latest discoveries and advancements across the broad scope of what we call science. It's a celebration of knowledge, curiosity, and the joy of learning, all fuelled by a pint and shared enthusiasm for the wonders of science. About Jin-oh Choi Jin-oh Choi is the Co-Chief Executive Officer of Pint of Science Australia, a passionate advocate for science communication and education in Australia, and works to make scientific knowledge and research accessible to the Australian audience.Jin-oh is also a lover of craft beer and believes that by connecting science with something as relatable and approachable as a pint of beer, it allows people to engage with science in a new and exciting way. About Maria Roitman Maria Roitman is Co-Chief Executive Officer of Pint of Science Australia, and Senior Advisor, International Research Strategy at the University of Melbourne. As a former researcher who never fully left the research world, Maria believes that science should be accessible to people of all demographics. Maria is passionate about increasing the breadth and depth of opportunities for the Australian research community to share their work with the public in interesting and engaging ways. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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http://www.aeon.net.au/See 710fullPancakeBot with Miguel Valenzuelahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pancakebot-with-miguel-valenzuela--53787531Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About PancakeBot PancakeBot LLC focuses on the development of PancakeBot, the world's first pancake printer. From its beginnings in the New York Maker Faire to being showcased in the White House, PancakeBot also focuses on the development of curriculum for schools to help spread the word and tell the story of PancakeBot. About Miguel Valenzuela Miguel is an inventor, artist, California Registered Engineer, and creator of PancakeBot, a pancake printer designed to inspire kids to get into technology, robotics and food manufacturing. In his spare time, he likes to work with 3D modelling, robotics, LEGO and teaching children about animation as well as programming. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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Ben NewsomePancakes! Say that word and students and adults alike can't help but smile. PancakeBot is an amazing tool to teach a love of STEM in its purest form and creator & founder Miguel Valenzuela drops by to describe how this is being used in many...Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About PancakeBot PancakeBot LLC focuses on the development of PancakeBot, the world's first pancake printer. From its beginnings in the New York Maker Faire to being showcased in the White House, PancakeBot also focuses on the development of curriculum for schools to help spread the word and tell the story of PancakeBot. About Miguel Valenzuela Miguel is an inventor, artist, California Registered Engineer, and creator of PancakeBot, a pancake printer designed to inspire kids to get into technology, robotics and food manufacturing. In his spare time, he likes to work with 3D modelling, robotics, LEGO and teaching children about animation as well as programming. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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79fullSwinburne Space Challenge wih Dr Sara Webbhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/swinburne-space-challenge-wih-dr-sara-webb--53590750Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About the Dr Sara Webb Dr. Sara Webb is an astrophysicist dedicated to sharing the wonders of astronomy and astrophysics with a wide audience. Her work includes chasing the counterparts to Fast Radio Bursts, Gravitational Wave Events, studying flaring stars and applying Machine learning to astronomy and cognitive decision support. When not researching she is directing the Space Challenge programs out of Swinburne University of Technology. She is also one of Science & Technology Australia's Superstars of STEM. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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Australian Science Olympiads with Alyssa Weirmanhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/australian-science-olympiads-with-alyssa-weirman--53457193Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About the Australian Science Olympiads The Australian Science Olympiad Exams are challenging but rewarding online exams held once a year in the following disciplines:
Junior (for Year 7 – 10)
Physics
Biology
Earth and Environmental Science
Chemistry
All students who wish to be considered for stage two and three of the program must sit the exam. Students may sit more than one exam. Following the completion of the exams, students may be offered a place in our pathway programs. All programs are invitation-only. Following the completion of the exams, students may be offered a place in the pathway programs. All programs are invitation-only. Each of these programs is a chance or students to further extend themselves in their discipline, connect with subject experts, and develop new friendships with like-minded students from across the country. Further links https://www.asi.edu.au/asi_program/australian-science-olympiads/ About Alyssa Weirman Aly Weirman is the Executive Director of Australian Science Innovations, an organisation that has identified, trained and supported Australia’s Science Olympians for over 35 years. Aly has over a decade of experience in business management and development within the public, research, and university sectors. Aly would like to support the development of a science-literate Australia. As a trained geologist Aly brings a love of all things science to her role managing ASI, especially rocks, fossils, cliffs and volcanoes. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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Junior (for Year 7 – 10)
Physics
Biology
Earth and Environmental Science
Chemistry
All students who wish to be considered for stage two and three of the program must sit the exam. Students may sit more than one exam. Following the completion of the exams, students may be offered a place in our pathway programs. All programs are invitation-only. Following the completion of the exams, students may be offered a place in the pathway programs. All programs are invitation-only. Each of these programs is a chance or students to further extend themselves in their discipline, connect with subject experts, and develop new friendships with like-minded students from across the country. Further links https://www.asi.edu.au/asi_program/australian-science-olympiads/ About Alyssa Weirman Aly Weirman is the Executive Director of Australian Science Innovations, an organisation that has identified, trained and supported Australia’s Science Olympians for over 35 years. Aly has over a decade of experience in business management and development within the public, research, and university sectors. Aly would like to support the development of a science-literate Australia. As a trained geologist Aly brings a love of all things science to her role managing ASI, especially rocks, fossils, cliffs and volcanoes. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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Capacity building in SciComm with Dr Graham Walkerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/capacity-building-in-scicomm-with-dr-graham-walker--53258343Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Dr Graham Walker Dr Graham Walker is a science communication teacher, researcher and practitioner based at the National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science (CPAS) at the Australian National University, where he convenes Postgraduate Coursework. He works at the interface of science communication and informal STEM learning, capacity building and co-development, emotion and motivation, and communication of social and environmental issues, particularly in informal learning contexts like science centres, science shows and hands-on workshops. Graham has been involved in science communication capacity building throughout the Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East since 2003. He founded Science Circus Africa which, through dynamic partnerships with African organisations, has trained more than 500 staff and reached 73,000 people in 10 African countries, and more recently the DFAT-supported Science Circus Pacific. He is an avid aficionado of science shows and has performed shows and delivered training globally. Research interests
Science communication capacity building, training, international development and cross-cultural codesign - especially in Africa, the Pacific and Asia.
Science centres and informal science learning methods, e.g. science shows, hands-on workshops, interactive exhibits, making and tinkering, etc.
Application of informal science learning methods to socioscientific issues such as climate, environment and health.
Emotion and motivation in science communication and informal science learning
Further links

https://cpas.anu.edu.au/people/dr-graham-walker ANU Master of Science Communication https://science.anu.edu.au/study/masters/master-science-communication Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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Science communication capacity building, training, international development and cross-cultural codesign - especially in Africa, the Pacific and Asia.
Science centres and informal science learning methods, e.g. science shows, hands-on workshops, interactive exhibits, making and tinkering, etc.
Application of informal science learning methods to socioscientific issues such as climate, environment and health.
Emotion and motivation in science communication and informal science learning
Further links

https://cpas.anu.edu.au/people/dr-graham-walker ANU Master of Science Communication https://science.anu.edu.au/study/masters/master-science-communication Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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Unlocking potential with Building STEPShttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unlocking-potential-with-building-steps--53105337Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Building STEPS Developed by a science consultant to help under-represented students become science and technology professionals, Building STEPS increases the number of students who earn a college degree and enter STEM and healthcare careers. Launched in Baltimore in 2000, and partnering with our city’s more challenged, under-resourced public high schools, Building STEPS unlocks potential and propels high achieving, highly motivated students to college and career success. To learn more, visit https://www.buildingsteps.org/about-us/our-mission/ About Debra Hettleman Debra launched Building STEPS with the purpose of creating a college pathway for underrepresented students to become STEM professionals. Today, she oversees all aspects of this Baltimore not for profit from developing and maintaining corporate and institutional partners to advising the Board on creating and implementing growth strategies. Over 23 years, Debra has grown Building STEPS from three school partnerships serving 16 students to fifteen high school partnerships serving nearly 150 high school students and 200 college students annually. More than 80% of Building STEPS students earn college degrees. Creating networking and professional development programs, Building STEPS Young Professional Council, made up of all Building STEPS Alumni, advances community engagement and opportunities for peer-to-peer connections. Debra is a graduate of the Greater Baltimore Committee’s The Leadership, has been honored by the Baltimore Business Journal as Maryland’s Top 100 Women and is recognized by Baltimore Magazine as a Baltimore Game Changer. Outside of work, Debra can be found hiking the trails or kayaking the waters of Maryland’s parks. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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STEM in the Ocean with ANMMhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stem-in-the-ocean-with-anmm--52590412Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Mattew Sloan Matt has been a scientist and educator for 20 years in universities, research institutes and museums. He got a PhD in genetics in 2008 at Vienna University and has applied his research in the fields of cancer, epigenetics, evolutionary biology and wildlife conservation. This has involved fulfilling work like finding the cause of a person’s cancer and fun stuff like getting DNA out of wombat hair, chimpanzee poo and aphid eggs! Matt completed a Bachelor of Teaching in 2014 and from 2016-2021 he worked in the education team at the Australian Museum. There he designed and delivered programs and digital resources for schools. He is continuing his passion for learning at the Australian National Maritime Museum where he is the acting Head of Education. With Sydney Harbour at our doorstep, it’s an awesome place to learn about our connection to our waterways. About Anna Gregory Anna Gregory has worked in museums across Sydney and regional NSW. She is a trained high school French and Geography teacher. She currently works as the Lifelong Learning Officer in the Education team at the Australian National Maritime Museum. In this role she has co-ordinated a training course for staff and volunteers at regional maritime museums; she organises events for the public and teachers; and she has designed programs for people with dementia.

Learn more
https://www.sea.museum/learn
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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Learn more
https://www.sea.museum/learn
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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Marine Science with Jason Robertshawhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marine-science-with-jason-robertshaw--52429126Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Jason Robertshaw Jason works at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium as the Programs Manager for Virtual Learning, where he designs, develops, and delivers education lessons and collaboratively produces live events for audiences of all ages. He is also the technical director forthe award-winning SEA Trek virtual learning programs and multimedia producer for free SEA Show content.

He is a certified Florida Master Naturalist and Instructor and serves as the Central West representative on the FMNP advisory board. In addition to FMNP, he also lead Endless Oceans, Mote's lifelong learning program. Jason is a board member of the Florida Marine Science Educators Association and a FMSEA/FWC Aquatic Species Collection Workshop instructor. He is a member of the National Association of Interpretation and the Children's Media Association. In 2022, he joined the advisory board for the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration. Prior to Mote, Jason worked in public television and in environmental project management for the state of Florida.

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https://mote.org/education
https://mote.org/staff/member/jason-robertshaw
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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He is a certified Florida Master Naturalist and Instructor and serves as the Central West representative on the FMNP advisory board. In addition to FMNP, he also lead Endless Oceans, Mote's lifelong learning program. Jason is a board member of the Florida Marine Science Educators Association and a FMSEA/FWC Aquatic Species Collection Workshop instructor. He is a member of the National Association of Interpretation and the Children's Media Association. In 2022, he joined the advisory board for the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration. Prior to Mote, Jason worked in public television and in environmental project management for the state of Florida.

Learn more
https://mote.org/education
https://mote.org/staff/member/jason-robertshaw
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education 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! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!

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3D Virtual Worlds with James Maynardhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3d-virtual-worlds-with-james-maynard--52204317Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
About James Maynard
James Maynard grew up around the space program, and he has dedicated his professional life to making science education available to everyone. Maynard has written thousands of science articles, hosted star parties, and taught astronomy for students from 2nd grade to college.
He currently publishes The Cosmic Companion, a multimedia publication focused on humanizing astronomy education through friendly conversations with scientists, authors, and developers around the globe. Fun, entertaining episodes are delivered in podcast and video formats, as well as in the metaverse. It is this technology, Maynard believes, which will revolutionize science education, potentially changing our species forever.Learn more

https://thecosmiccompanion.net/the-cosmic-companion-future-science-education/

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
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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About James Maynard
James Maynard grew up around the space program, and he has dedicated his professional life to making science education available to everyone. Maynard has written thousands of science articles, hosted star parties, and taught astronomy for students from 2nd grade to college.
He currently publishes The Cosmic Companion, a multimedia publication focused on humanizing astronomy education through friendly conversations with scientists, authors, and developers around the globe. Fun, entertaining episodes are delivered in podcast and video formats, as well as in the metaverse. It is this technology, Maynard believes, which will revolutionize science education, potentially changing our species forever.Learn more

https://thecosmiccompanion.net/the-cosmic-companion-future-science-education/

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
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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About Michaela Epstein
After searching for ways to make professional learning more meaningful, in 2020 Michaela Epstein founded Maths Teacher Circles. Since then, over 700 primary and secondary teachers and school leaders have come together to share expertise and uncover new maths teaching ideas.Michaela has also taught maths at schools in rural and urban areas, served as President of the Mathematical Association of Victoria and on the Council of the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers. She has also completed Masters research and presented internationally on the intent of the mathematics curriculum.At heart, Michaela is an avid learner and maths enthusiast, with a commitment to helping others reignite their own curiosity for mathematics.Learn more

https://www.mathsteachercircles.org/fizzicsed
https://twitter.com/MathsCirclesOz
https://www.facebook.com/MathsTeacherCircles

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
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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About Michaela Epstein
After searching for ways to make professional learning more meaningful, in 2020 Michaela Epstein founded Maths Teacher Circles. Since then, over 700 primary and secondary teachers and school leaders have come together to share expertise and uncover new maths teaching ideas.Michaela has also taught maths at schools in rural and urban areas, served as President of the Mathematical Association of Victoria and on the Council of the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers. She has also completed Masters research and presented internationally on the intent of the mathematics curriculum.At heart, Michaela is an avid learner and maths enthusiast, with a commitment to helping others reignite their own curiosity for mathematics.Learn more

https://www.mathsteachercircles.org/fizzicsed
https://twitter.com/MathsCirclesOz
https://www.facebook.com/MathsTeacherCircles

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
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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About Adam Low
Adam Low is the Director of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Upward Bound Program and the director of T3 Alaska. He is a science and technology educator with a passion for involving students in community engagement projects. Adam has extensive experience developing and supporting curricula to connect STEM technologies and service-learning as part of both the T3 Alliance and Modern Blanket Toss National Science Foundations grants. He has worked as a teacher in a makerspace, supported an online school based on cultural and environmental learning in Hawaii, taught at the high school and collegiate levels in Alaska, and worked as a professional geologist. In 2008 Adam was named science teacher of the year for the state of Alaska.Learn more

T3 Alliance
Upward Bound Alaska

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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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About Adam Low
Adam Low is the Director of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Upward Bound Program and the director of T3 Alaska. He is a science and technology educator with a passion for involving students in community engagement projects. Adam has extensive experience developing and supporting curricula to connect STEM technologies and service-learning as part of both the T3 Alliance and Modern Blanket Toss National Science Foundations grants. He has worked as a teacher in a makerspace, supported an online school based on cultural and environmental learning in Hawaii, taught at the high school and collegiate levels in Alaska, and worked as a professional geologist. In 2008 Adam was named science teacher of the year for the state of Alaska.Learn more

T3 Alliance
Upward Bound Alaska

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
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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About Jacqueline McCarthy
Jacqueline McCarthy is currently a primary school science specialist at Abbotsleigh, having transferred there from Sydney Grammar. She is a qualified primary and secondary teacher specialising in agriculture. Prior to specialising in Primary Teaching Jac was engaged by the Royal Agricultural Society as their Education manager. She is passionate about nurturing the curiosity of primary-aged students and is a STANSW Councilor.Twitter
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
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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About Jacqueline McCarthy
Jacqueline McCarthy is currently a primary school science specialist at Abbotsleigh, having transferred there from Sydney Grammar. She is a qualified primary and secondary teacher specialising in agriculture. Prior to specialising in Primary Teaching Jac was engaged by the Royal Agricultural Society as their Education manager. She is passionate about nurturing the curiosity of primary-aged students and is a STANSW Councilor.Twitter
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
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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About the STEAM Room
The STEAM Room trained seven scientists to perform on stage to sold-out shows at the Sydney Comedy Festival, Australian Museum Jurassic Lounge, and the Science Tent at Splendour in the Grass, alongside comedians and Dr Karl! You can learn more about this year's ABC Radio National interview or this write-up in chemistry world magazine.
Applications open for the 2023 STEAM Room Science Comedy Program
participants will receive free workshops and mentoring from leading comedians and science communicators (including Dr Karl!) to turn their funny STEM stories into an entertaining stand-up performance.  So if you’re looking to learn fresh communication skills to present your research to a huge new audience, follow this link to learn more and apply: www.praxical.com.au/the-steam-room/steam-room-2023-apply-now
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
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About the STEAM Room
The STEAM Room trained seven scientists to perform on stage to sold-out shows at the Sydney Comedy Festival, Australian Museum Jurassic Lounge, and the Science Tent at Splendour in the Grass, alongside comedians and Dr Karl! You can learn more about this year's ABC Radio National interview or this write-up in chemistry world magazine.
Applications open for the 2023 STEAM Room Science Comedy Program
participants will receive free workshops and mentoring from leading comedians and science communicators (including Dr Karl!) to turn their funny STEM stories into an entertaining stand-up performance.  So if you’re looking to learn fresh communication skills to present your research to a huge new audience, follow this link to learn more and apply: www.praxical.com.au/the-steam-room/steam-room-2023-apply-now
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
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About Jesse Hildebrand
Jesse Hildebrand is the VP of Education for Exploring By The Seat of Your Pants, a global education non-profit that connects scientists and explorers to kids through 40+ monthly live, free, interactive programs (exploringbytheseat.com). Their full library of 2500 past programs featuring divers, mountaineers, conservationists, astronauts and more is on Youtube athttps://www.youtube.com/c/Exploringbytheseatofyourpants/videosJesse is the lead on their BackyardBio global nature campaign run every May, which gets kids outdoors observing, documenting and sharing all the local wildlife that lives near them through social media (#backyardbio), INaturalist and through direct international teacher connections facilitated through their website
Extra links

https://www.backyardbio.net/
https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/backyardbio-2023
https://www.youtube.com/c/crashcourse
https://www.youtube.com/c/inanutshell
https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/seek_app

Recommended books

Regeneration
Drawdown
Under a White Sky (for adults)
An Immense World
A Short History of Nearly Everything

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
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About Jesse Hildebrand
Jesse Hildebrand is the VP of Education for Exploring By The Seat of Your Pants, a global education non-profit that connects scientists and explorers to kids through 40+ monthly live, free, interactive programs (exploringbytheseat.com). Their full library of 2500 past programs featuring divers, mountaineers, conservationists, astronauts and more is on Youtube athttps://www.youtube.com/c/Exploringbytheseatofyourpants/videosJesse is the lead on their BackyardBio global nature campaign run every May, which gets kids outdoors observing, documenting and sharing all the local wildlife that lives near them through social media (#backyardbio), INaturalist and through direct international teacher connections facilitated through their website
Extra links

https://www.backyardbio.net/
https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/backyardbio-2023
https://www.youtube.com/c/crashcourse
https://www.youtube.com/c/inanutshell
https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/seek_app

Recommended books

Regeneration
Drawdown
Under a White Sky (for adults)
An Immense World
A Short History of Nearly Everything

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?
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About Dr Stuart Kohlhagen
Stuart helped pioneer Questacon's exhibit development, science demonstrations and shows over a period 35 years. He as part of the original group that established the internationally renowned Science circus, and worked on the transformation of the original Questacon into the National Science and Technology centre. His passions are for simple, open-ended hands-on exhibits, and inquiry-based activities that provide learning opportunities. He has been active in capacity development programs for science centre staff and educators in South Africa, Lesotho, Indonesia, Korea, Brunei, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, as well as lead a number of international workshops and master classes in exhibit development.In recent years he has been able to conceive develop and implement and realize a range of significant outdoor exhibits and public sculptures. He has also been leading the development and delivery of a range of teacher professional development programs within Australia and internationally.https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-kohlhagen-3625bb78/Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
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About Dr Stuart Kohlhagen
Stuart helped pioneer Questacon's exhibit development, science demonstrations and shows over a period 35 years. He as part of the original group that established the internationally renowned Science circus, and worked on the transformation of the original Questacon into the National Science and Technology centre. His passions are for simple, open-ended hands-on exhibits, and inquiry-based activities that provide learning opportunities. He has been active in capacity development programs for science centre staff and educators in South Africa, Lesotho, Indonesia, Korea, Brunei, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, as well as lead a number of international workshops and master classes in exhibit development.In recent years he has been able to conceive develop and implement and realize a range of significant outdoor exhibits and public sculptures. He has also been leading the development and delivery of a range of teacher professional development programs within Australia and internationally.https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-kohlhagen-3625bb78/Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
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About Melanie De Gioia
Melanie is a Project Manager, by nature and training. She specialises in bringing order to chaos and thrives when working with a number of key stakeholders delivering projects that promote STEM. Some of Melanie's current clients include University of Sydney, World Federation of Engineering (for UNESCO), TEDxSydney, AusIndustry and Engineers Australia. She's delivered projects, hackathons, events and podcasts that have reached around the globe and are inspiring innovation and change in the world.https://melaniedegioia.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniedegioia/https://ramaley.media/
About the FizzicsEd podcastHosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
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About Melanie De Gioia
Melanie is a Project Manager, by nature and training. She specialises in bringing order to chaos and thrives when working with a number of key stakeholders delivering projects that promote STEM. Some of Melanie's current clients include University of Sydney, World Federation of Engineering (for UNESCO), TEDxSydney, AusIndustry and Engineers Australia. She's delivered projects, hackathons, events and podcasts that have reached around the globe and are inspiring innovation and change in the world.https://melaniedegioia.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniedegioia/https://ramaley.media/
About the FizzicsEd podcastHosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?
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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Meridith Ebbs

Meridith is an experienced teacher with a background in Education, Environmental Science and Digital Technologies. She is currently exploring applications for STEM and technology while learning outside and applications for STEM in low-cost real-world projects. She facilitates the hashtags #STEMnNature and #STEMinTheWorld on social media and shares knowledge and ideas using the handles @iMerinet and @MakeCreateEducate

In the past, Meridith worked for 4 years as the CSER NSW Project Officer on the Digital Technologies project with the University of Adelaide. Meridith has experience teaching students K-10 and she is an experienced facilitator of adult workshops, with experience working in both school and corporate environments. She has worked as an instructional designer documenting computer systems and creating training materials. Meridith is accredited as a Makey Makey ambassador, an Apple Teacher, an Apple Teacher in Swift Playground and Sphero Lead Educator.

Contact Meridith

https://withkoji.com/@iMerinet - one link for all contacts

https://www.instagram.com/imerinet/

https://www.facebook.com/makecreateeducate

https://twitter.com/iMerinet

https://www.youtube.com/c/MeridithEbbsiMerinet/videos

https://makecreateeducate.blogspot.com/

More information about Meridith

https://imerinet.weebly.com/

Resources for more information

What is Citizen Science - https://citizenscience.org.au/10-principles-of-citizen-science/

Project Finder

https://www.csiro.au/en/education/get-involved/citizen-science

https://citizenscience.org.au/ala-project-finder/

https://biocollect.ala.org.au/acsa#isCitizenScience

Projects mentioned

International:

Great Southern Bioblitz 2022 https://www.greatsouthernbioblitz.org/about-1

iNaturalist https://www.inaturalist.org/

Backyard Bioblitz https://www.backyardbio.net/

Australian:

Frog ID Project https://www.frogid.net.au/

Dead Tree Project https://biocollect.ala.org.au/acsa/project/index/77285a13-e231-49e8-b212-660c66c74bac

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

Share it!

The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Meridith Ebbs

Meridith is an experienced teacher with a background in Education, Environmental Science and Digital Technologies. She is currently exploring applications for STEM and technology while learning outside and applications for STEM in low-cost real-world projects. She facilitates the hashtags #STEMnNature and #STEMinTheWorld on social media and shares knowledge and ideas using the handles @iMerinet and @MakeCreateEducate

In the past, Meridith worked for 4 years as the CSER NSW Project Officer on the Digital Technologies project with the University of Adelaide. Meridith has experience teaching students K-10 and she is an experienced facilitator of adult workshops, with experience working in both school and corporate environments. She has worked as an instructional designer documenting computer systems and creating training materials. Meridith is accredited as a Makey Makey ambassador, an Apple Teacher, an Apple Teacher in Swift Playground and Sphero Lead Educator.

Contact Meridith

https://withkoji.com/@iMerinet - one link for all contacts

https://www.instagram.com/imerinet/

https://www.facebook.com/makecreateeducate

https://twitter.com/iMerinet

https://www.youtube.com/c/MeridithEbbsiMerinet/videos

https://makecreateeducate.blogspot.com/

More information about Meridith

https://imerinet.weebly.com/

Resources for more information

What is Citizen Science - https://citizenscience.org.au/10-principles-of-citizen-science/

Project Finder

https://www.csiro.au/en/education/get-involved/citizen-science

https://citizenscience.org.au/ala-project-finder/

https://biocollect.ala.org.au/acsa#isCitizenScience

Projects mentioned

International:

Great Southern Bioblitz 2022 https://www.greatsouthernbioblitz.org/about-1

iNaturalist https://www.inaturalist.org/

Backyard Bioblitz https://www.backyardbio.net/

Australian:

Frog ID Project https://www.frogid.net.au/

Dead Tree Project https://biocollect.ala.org.au/acsa/project/index/77285a13-e231-49e8-b212-660c66c74bac

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different...]]>2616biology,education,fizzicsed,micro:bit,nature education,stem,stem education,teachingfalsefullSDGs & United Nations Association of Australia - NSW Divisionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sdgs-united-nations-association-of-australia-nsw-division--50431356
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Brett Martin & the United Nations Association of Australia - NSW Division

His role involves supporting volunteers, developing partnerships and coordinating monthly meetups to raise awareness about UN aims and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. The UNAA NSW purpose is to inform, inspire and engage Australians to create a safer, fairer and more sustainable world through a wide range of activities, including their current UN Day campaign with NSW schools, running the United Nations Diploma, and hosting a wide range of events and projects. To learn more, check out their website www.unaa,nsw.org.au and subscribe to their newsletter.

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Brett Martin & the United Nations Association of Australia - NSW Division

His role involves supporting volunteers, developing partnerships and coordinating monthly meetups to raise awareness about UN aims and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. The UNAA NSW purpose is to inform, inspire and engage Australians to create a safer, fairer and more sustainable world through a wide range of activities, including their current UN Day campaign with NSW schools, running the United Nations Diploma, and hosting a wide range of events and projects. To learn more, check out their website www.unaa,nsw.org.au and subscribe to their newsletter.

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

Share it!

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About the Andy Thomas Space Foundation

Founded by Dr Andrew Thomas AO, Australian astronaut and Research Scientist, The Andy Thomas Space Foundation exists to fulfill three purposes;
Advancing Space Education – Making STEM literacy for all students an educational priority.
Raising Space Awareness – Making connections between space science and technologies and our everyday lives.
Contributing to the national space community – Through events and other education initiatives

https://andythomas.foundation/

About Darcey Watson

In addition to her role as Executive Officer with the Andy Thomas Space foundation, Darcey is proud to serve as Chair of the Spence Club Board of Directors and Team Coordinator of the Astra Program. She is also co-founder of CoLab Society and co-host of the CoLab Society podcast wherethey discuss the diverse range of career pathways within the field of science. Through this podcast they showcase the experiences and challenges of current female game-changers (and male allies) in the hopes of making the science industry more accessible and relatable for emerging science leaders.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/darcey-watson/

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>1de36343-3e82-4575-9cbe-aea5017f1fa8Tue, 14 Jun 2022 23:21:00 +0000Ben NewsomeLearn more about the Andy Thomas Space Foundation and irts impact in space education as we chat with Executive Officer Darcey Watson Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About the Andy Thomas Space Foundation Founded by Dr Andrew Thomas AO,...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About the Andy Thomas Space Foundation

Founded by Dr Andrew Thomas AO, Australian astronaut and Research Scientist, The Andy Thomas Space Foundation exists to fulfill three purposes;
Advancing Space Education – Making STEM literacy for all students an educational priority.
Raising Space Awareness – Making connections between space science and technologies and our everyday lives.
Contributing to the national space community – Through events and other education initiatives

https://andythomas.foundation/

About Darcey Watson

In addition to her role as Executive Officer with the Andy Thomas Space foundation, Darcey is proud to serve as Chair of the Spence Club Board of Directors and Team Coordinator of the Astra Program. She is also co-founder of CoLab Society and co-host of the CoLab Society podcast wherethey discuss the diverse range of career pathways within the field of science. Through this podcast they showcase the experiences and challenges of current female game-changers (and male allies) in the hopes of making the science industry more accessible and relatable for emerging science leaders.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/darcey-watson/

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About H. Puentes

H. is Co-Founder and Executive Director of San Diego Squared (SD2.org), a nonprofit focused in increasing diversity in STEM-driven companies through partnerships, programs, and financial support for high school students, college students, and their educators. Prior to starting SD2,H. served on the leadership team at CONNECT where he founded CONNECT ALL @ the Jacobs Center – the region’s first diversity-focused startup accelerator and business resource centre. To date, H. has raised over $6M to increase diversity in tech and the life sciences.

Prior to his work in diversity and inclusion, H. drove marketing at a venture-backed Bay area startup, worked as a management consultant in London, and served as regional director for an international non-profit. H. holds a master’s degree from The London School of Economics and a bachelor’s degree from George Mason University.

https://sd2.org/

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About H. Puentes

H. is Co-Founder and Executive Director of San Diego Squared (SD2.org), a nonprofit focused in increasing diversity in STEM-driven companies through partnerships, programs, and financial support for high school students, college students, and their educators. Prior to starting SD2,H. served on the leadership team at CONNECT where he founded CONNECT ALL @ the Jacobs Center – the region’s first diversity-focused startup accelerator and business resource centre. To date, H. has raised over $6M to increase diversity in tech and the life sciences.

Prior to his work in diversity and inclusion, H. drove marketing at a venture-backed Bay area startup, worked as a management consultant in London, and served as regional director for an international non-profit. H. holds a master’s degree from The London School of Economics and a bachelor’s degree from George Mason University.

https://sd2.org/

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Carey Furze

Carey has spent the last 30 years living and working around the world, in writing, property, and business roles. Originally from New Zealand, she's lived & worked in NZ, Tokyo, Shanghai, New York, San Francisco & Sydney.

About FamiylBookform

The evolution of writing & communication. Instead of a blank page, our dashboard scaffolds students' inquiry learning, where they interview others and all content is automatically formatted into published books, funded by communities.

Adhering to Universal design Learning frameworks for the 'Why, What, How' of student learning. Students have agency to personalize & differentiate their work and are proud to present their books of value to authentic audiences, who buy the books.

Students follow templates & question prompts to speak into the page & interview others, using speech-to-text (any language) & collaboration, & all content is automatically formatted into a polished format. The 'Communication for Connection' activities generate oxytocin & an interest in learning. Students' digital content enriches lessons and books can be graded, included in portfolios, gifted & sold for fundraising.

https://familybookform.com/

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Carey Furze

Carey has spent the last 30 years living and working around the world, in writing, property, and business roles. Originally from New Zealand, she's lived & worked in NZ, Tokyo, Shanghai, New York, San Francisco & Sydney.

About FamiylBookform

The evolution of writing & communication. Instead of a blank page, our dashboard scaffolds students' inquiry learning, where they interview others and all content is automatically formatted into published books, funded by communities.

Adhering to Universal design Learning frameworks for the 'Why, What, How' of student learning. Students have agency to personalize & differentiate their work and are proud to present their books of value to authentic audiences, who buy the books.

Students follow templates & question prompts to speak into the page & interview others, using speech-to-text (any language) & collaboration, & all content is automatically formatted into a polished format. The 'Communication for Connection' activities generate oxytocin & an interest in learning. Students' digital content enriches lessons and books can be graded, included in portfolios, gifted & sold for fundraising.

https://familybookform.com/

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

STEM, STEAM, Make, Dream (International Center for Leadership in Education, HMH / January 7, 2022) by Christopher Emdin, explores the ways that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics can transform young people’s lives through learning. This includes reimagining our collective relationship to STEM by presenting it as more accepting and accessible than previously acknowledged.  To help all children claim their STEM identity, the book provides educators, policymakers, and community leaders with tangible ways to honour culture, increase equity, and encourage curiosity.

Christopher Emdin, Ph.D., is the Robert A. Naslund Endowed Chair in Curriculum Theory and Professor of Education at the University of Southern California; where he also serves as Director of youth engagement and community partnerships at the USC Race and Equity Center. He previously served as Director of the Science Education program at Teachers College, Columbia University and alumni fellow at the Hip-hop archive and Hutchins Center at Harvard University. The creator of the #HipHopEd social media movement and Science Genius B.A.T.T.L.E.S., Emdin was named the 2015 Multicultural Educator of the Year by the National Association of Multicultural Educators and has been honoured as a STEM Access Champion of Change by the White House. In addition to teaching, he serves as a Minorities in Energy Ambassador for the US Department of Energy. He is the author of STEM, STEAM, Make, Dream (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) and Ratchetdemic (Boston: Beacon Press), #HipHopEd (Sense/Brill Publishers), Between the world and the urban classroom (Sense/Brill Publishers), For white folks who teach in the hood … and the rest of y’all too (Beacon Press) and Urban science education for the hip-hop generation (Sense/Brill Publishers).

https://chrisemdin.com/

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

STEM, STEAM, Make, Dream (International Center for Leadership in Education, HMH / January 7, 2022) by Christopher Emdin, explores the ways that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics can transform young people’s lives through learning. This includes reimagining our collective relationship to STEM by presenting it as more accepting and accessible than previously acknowledged.  To help all children claim their STEM identity, the book provides educators, policymakers, and community leaders with tangible ways to honour culture, increase equity, and encourage curiosity.

Christopher Emdin, Ph.D., is the Robert A. Naslund Endowed Chair in Curriculum Theory and Professor of Education at the University of Southern California; where he also serves as Director of youth engagement and community partnerships at the USC Race and Equity Center. He previously served as Director of the Science Education program at Teachers College, Columbia University and alumni fellow at the Hip-hop archive and Hutchins Center at Harvard University. The creator of the #HipHopEd social media movement and Science Genius B.A.T.T.L.E.S., Emdin was named the 2015 Multicultural Educator of the Year by the National Association of Multicultural Educators and has been honoured as a STEM Access Champion of Change by the White House. In addition to teaching, he serves as a Minorities in Energy Ambassador for the US Department of Energy. He is the author of STEM, STEAM, Make, Dream (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) and Ratchetdemic (Boston: Beacon Press), #HipHopEd (Sense/Brill Publishers), Between the world and the urban classroom (Sense/Brill Publishers), For white folks who teach in the hood … and the rest of y’all too (Beacon Press) and Urban science education for the hip-hop generation (Sense/Brill Publishers).

https://chrisemdin.com/

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About AIDR:

The Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience (AIDR) is the National Institute for disaster risk reduction and resilience. We collaborate across sectors to strengthen the resilience of Australian communities to disasters. AIDR creates, grows, and supports a range of networks; provides opportunities for learning, development, and innovation; shares knowledge and resources to enable informed decision making and action; and facilitates thought leadership through national conversations. The AIDR Education for Young People program brings together educators, emergency services, community organisations, researchers and others working with young people to develop knowledge, skills, and solutions for a disaster-resilient future.

Owen Ziebell:

As a former teacher and police officer, I have experience in the education system as well as the emergency services. I have worked across independent and government schools in metropolitan and rural Victoria, teaching across Prep to Year 12, in English, Humanities, and VCAL. I have always been passionate about student wellbeing and developing educational programs that have a tangible impact on the local community. When not in the office you’ll find me working on the family farm in central Victoria with my partner and dog, out for a long run, or in the shed woodworking.

Links:

AIDR Schools Homepagez

https://schools.aidr.org.au/

Teaching Resources
https://schools.aidr.org.au/disaster-resilience-education/teaching-resources/#/

CALD Resources
https://schools.aidr.org.au/disaster-resilience-education/culturally-and-linguistically-diverse-resources/

ATSI Resources
https://schools.aidr.org.au/disaster-resilience-education/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-resources/

Join DRANZSEN
https://schools.aidr.org.au/contact-us/

Resilient Australia Awards
https://schools.aidr.org.au/disaster-resilience-education/resilient-australia-school-award/

Email
owen.ziebell@aidr.org.au

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About AIDR:

The Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience (AIDR) is the National Institute for disaster risk reduction and resilience. We collaborate across sectors to strengthen the resilience of Australian communities to disasters. AIDR creates, grows, and supports a range of networks; provides opportunities for learning, development, and innovation; shares knowledge and resources to enable informed decision making and action; and facilitates thought leadership through national conversations. The AIDR Education for Young People program brings together educators, emergency services, community organisations, researchers and others working with young people to develop knowledge, skills, and solutions for a disaster-resilient future.

Owen Ziebell:

As a former teacher and police officer, I have experience in the education system as well as the emergency services. I have worked across independent and government schools in metropolitan and rural Victoria, teaching across Prep to Year 12, in English, Humanities, and VCAL. I have always been passionate about student wellbeing and developing educational programs that have a tangible impact on the local community. When not in the office you’ll find me working on the family farm in central Victoria with my partner and dog, out for a long run, or in the shed woodworking.

Links:

AIDR Schools Homepagez

https://schools.aidr.org.au/

Teaching Resources
https://schools.aidr.org.au/disaster-resilience-education/teaching-resources/#/

CALD Resources
https://schools.aidr.org.au/disaster-resilience-education/culturally-and-linguistically-diverse-resources/

ATSI Resources
https://schools.aidr.org.au/disaster-resilience-education/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-resources/

Join DRANZSEN
https://schools.aidr.org.au/contact-us/

Resilient Australia Awards
https://schools.aidr.org.au/disaster-resilience-education/resilient-australia-school-award/

Email
owen.ziebell@aidr.org.au

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

Share...]]>1948disasters,distaster education,podcastfalsefullHelping preservice teachers with Dr. Sandy Nicollhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/helping-preservice-teachers-with-dr-sandy-nicoll--48591195
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Dr Sandy Nicoll

Dr Sandy Nicoll's PhD was conferred in 2019 on the topic: How do primary preservice teachers learn to engage students in learning during professional experience?

After teaching in Higher Education since 2007, and a classroom teacher for 3 decades Dr Sandy estimates she has walked alongside over 15,000 pre-service teachers as a tutor and lecturer. She loves the idea of engaging others so we can empower them to create and elevate. These experiences inspired her in 2021 to become the maker for The New Brew Podcast with curators Hema, Jase, Jarryd, Kyle, Rowan and Tash.

Recent research papers:

Ma. K., Chutyiami, M. & Nicoll. S. (2021). Transitioning into the first year of teaching: changes and sources of teacher self-efficacy. The Australian Educator Researcher. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13384-021-00481-5?fbclid=IwAR3PVUXG__1RlIMwIiOE4IR7wGBEOpgPhx3U72yXRtpS6gwb5fDgXv3ApMU#citeas

-Kolber, S., Heggart, K. & Nicoll, S. (2021). Edureading: Teachers engaging with research online, Teacher Magazine,

https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/edureading-teachers-engaging-with-research-online

-Ma, K., Chutiyami, M., Zhang, L., & Nicoll, S. (2021). Online teaching self-efficacy during COVID-19: changes, its associated factors and moderators. Education and Information Technologies. (March 10). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-021-10486-3

About the New Brew Podcast

The New Brew Podcast -Empowering preservice teachers to support their desire to be influencers for good.

https://www.thenewbrewpc.com/

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Dr Sandy Nicoll

Dr Sandy Nicoll's PhD was conferred in 2019 on the topic: How do primary preservice teachers learn to engage students in learning during professional experience?

After teaching in Higher Education since 2007, and a classroom teacher for 3 decades Dr Sandy estimates she has walked alongside over 15,000 pre-service teachers as a tutor and lecturer. She loves the idea of engaging others so we can empower them to create and elevate. These experiences inspired her in 2021 to become the maker for The New Brew Podcast with curators Hema, Jase, Jarryd, Kyle, Rowan and Tash.

Recent research papers:

Ma. K., Chutyiami, M. & Nicoll. S. (2021). Transitioning into the first year of teaching: changes and sources of teacher self-efficacy. The Australian Educator Researcher. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13384-021-00481-5?fbclid=IwAR3PVUXG__1RlIMwIiOE4IR7wGBEOpgPhx3U72yXRtpS6gwb5fDgXv3ApMU#citeas

-Kolber, S., Heggart, K. & Nicoll, S. (2021). Edureading: Teachers engaging with research online, Teacher Magazine,

https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/edureading-teachers-engaging-with-research-online

-Ma, K., Chutiyami, M., Zhang, L., & Nicoll, S. (2021). Online teaching self-efficacy during COVID-19: changes, its associated factors and moderators. Education and Information Technologies. (March 10). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-021-10486-3

About the New Brew Podcast

The New Brew Podcast -Empowering preservice teachers to support their desire to be influencers for good.

https://www.thenewbrewpc.com/

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About ChemTalk

ChemTalk is a non-profit organization dedicated to science education and outreach, making chemistry fun and easy to learn for the entire planet. Everything they offer is free – diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to their mission. They also promote material science & the life sciences. They have a goal of making our website the #1 chemistry education portal in the world by 2022, and they are already a third of the way there.
https://chemistrytalk.org/

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About ChemTalk

ChemTalk is a non-profit organization dedicated to science education and outreach, making chemistry fun and easy to learn for the entire planet. Everything they offer is free – diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to their mission. They also promote material science & the life sciences. They have a goal of making our website the #1 chemistry education portal in the world by 2022, and they are already a third of the way there.
https://chemistrytalk.org/

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

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As a digital theater performance, HUMANITY NEEDS DREAMERS: A VISIT WITH MARIE CURIE (40 mins) invites audiences to take part in her discoveries as she recollects her quest to isolate two elements — polonium and radium. From her childhood in Poland to groundbreaking research in France, Marie Curie shares the struggles, failures and triumphs behind her scientific achievements and remarkable collaboration with companion scientist & husband Pierre Curie.

Masterfully portrayed by living history scholar & playwright Storysmith® Susan Marie Frontczak, HUMANITY NEEDS DREAMERS is the cinematic version of her acclaimed one-woman show. This unique format breaks the digital fourth wall between live theater and film, scholar and performer, past and present.

HUMANITY NEEDS DREAMERS is produced by STEM on Stage a digital humanities lab in collaboration with the Princeton Center for Complex Materials STEM outreach programs.

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Susan Marie Frontczak

Susan Marie Frontczak is a Colorado-based scholar, playwright & performer. Through storysmith.org she has created and performed Living History portrayals of six historical women across 42 of the United States and abroad. She presents at theatres, conferences, schools, libraries, and festivals internationally — including performing Manya: The Living History of Marie Curie and A Visit with Marie Curie over 450 times to 60,000 people in 34 states and nine countries.

In dramatizing the life of Marie Skłodowska Curie, Susan Marie pays homage to their shared Polish heritage. Marie Curie’s perseverance in purifying a tenth of a gram of radium from a ton of pitchblende, in part, inspired Susan Marie to major in Engineering. She earned a B.S. in Engineering from Swarthmore College and a Masters in Software Engineering from the Wang Institute of Graduate Studies, and worked for fourteen years at Hewlett-Packard Company before pursuing full time writing and performing.

Susan Marie has always viewed both science and art as complimentary outlets for creativity. It is her aim to reveal the human behind the scientist, while placing Dr. Marie Curie’s life and accomplishments in a memorable historical context. storysmith.org.

About Jen Myronuk

Jen Myronuk is the cofounder of STEM on Stage, a STEAM initiative to promote narrative science through living history film and immersive media. She’s the producer & director of Humanity Needs Dreamers: A Visit With Marie Curie and the producer & director of the upcoming immersive media production of Pursuit of Discovery: Lise Meitner & Nuclear Fission. She was the co-producer & director of Code4Rights, a video training series promoting social impact through the development of mobile apps. She serves as a board member of Women in Film and Video of New England. As a Silicon Valley native, she previously worked in tech and now lives in Massachusetts.

Twitter: @stemonstage

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

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As a digital theater performance, HUMANITY NEEDS DREAMERS: A VISIT WITH MARIE CURIE (40 mins) invites audiences to take part in her discoveries as she recollects her quest to isolate two elements — polonium and radium. From her childhood in Poland to groundbreaking research in France, Marie Curie shares the struggles, failures and triumphs behind her scientific achievements and remarkable collaboration with companion scientist & husband Pierre Curie.

Masterfully portrayed by living history scholar & playwright Storysmith® Susan Marie Frontczak, HUMANITY NEEDS DREAMERS is the cinematic version of her acclaimed one-woman show. This unique format breaks the digital fourth wall between live theater and film, scholar and performer, past and present.

HUMANITY NEEDS DREAMERS is produced by STEM on Stage a digital humanities lab in collaboration with the Princeton Center for Complex Materials STEM outreach programs.

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Susan Marie Frontczak

Susan Marie Frontczak is a Colorado-based scholar, playwright & performer. Through storysmith.org she has created and performed Living History portrayals of six historical women across 42 of the United States and abroad. She presents at theatres, conferences, schools, libraries, and festivals internationally — including performing Manya: The Living History of Marie Curie and A Visit with Marie Curie over 450 times to 60,000 people in 34 states and nine countries.

In dramatizing the life of Marie Skłodowska Curie, Susan Marie pays homage to their shared Polish heritage. Marie Curie’s perseverance in purifying a tenth of a gram of radium from a ton of pitchblende, in part, inspired Susan Marie to major in Engineering. She earned a B.S. in Engineering from Swarthmore College and a Masters in Software Engineering from the Wang Institute of Graduate Studies, and worked for fourteen years at Hewlett-Packard Company before pursuing full time writing and performing.

Susan Marie has always viewed both science and art as complimentary outlets for creativity. It is her aim to reveal the human behind the scientist, while placing Dr. Marie Curie’s life and accomplishments in a memorable historical context. storysmith.org.

About Jen Myronuk

Jen Myronuk is the cofounder of STEM on Stage, a STEAM initiative to promote narrative science through living history film and immersive media. She’s the producer & director of Humanity Needs Dreamers: A Visit With Marie Curie and the producer & director of the upcoming immersive media production of Pursuit of Discovery: Lise Meitner & Nuclear Fission. She was the co-producer & director of Code4Rights, a video training series promoting social impact through the development of mobile apps. She serves as a board member of Women in Film and Video of New England. As a Silicon Valley native, she previously worked in tech and now lives in Massachusetts.

Twitter: @stemonstage

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More about Gillian Hewitt

As founder of Imaginaturalists, Gillian wishes to inspire a love of science in children by engaging them with creative expression and experiential learning.
Gillian graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Science (Honours). She has worked as a research assistant in several marine biology laboratories at the Universities of Sydney, Murdoch, and Western Australia until she was lucky enough to travel to Casey Station, Antarctica with the Australian Antarctic Division's Human Impacts Team as a Research Assistant.
She then completed an Honours thesis " Reproduction and the Evolution of Development in Abatus sp., Marsupiate Echinoids Endemic to Antarctica".
After moving to Maitland, NSW she leapt at the opportunity to combine her two passions, science, and art. She undertook a Bachelor of Natural History Illustration at the University of Newcastle, graduating in 2018, with Distinction and being awarded a Faculty Medal for The Faculty of Education and Arts in 2018.
She has been commissioned to undertake public artworks around Maitland, including a 55m long Australian birds’ mural at the Maitland City Library. Her illustrations have been published in botanical books and scientific papers and theses.

Gillian believes art is the language of science! Without the visual communication provided by illustrations and graphics, scientific concepts are often very complex to understand. Through Imaginaturalists she encourages children to utilise their powers of observation and gives them the skills to express these through fun and creative means. She inspires her students to stop, slow down and look at the world around them. Imaginaturalists introduces them to the building blocks of scientific enquiry with fun, creative, practical cross-curricular learning that continues to increase their confidence in all aspects of their education.

https://imaginaturalists.com.au/

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More about Gillian Hewitt

As founder of Imaginaturalists, Gillian wishes to inspire a love of science in children by engaging them with creative expression and experiential learning.
Gillian graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Science (Honours). She has worked as a research assistant in several marine biology laboratories at the Universities of Sydney, Murdoch, and Western Australia until she was lucky enough to travel to Casey Station, Antarctica with the Australian Antarctic Division's Human Impacts Team as a Research Assistant.
She then completed an Honours thesis " Reproduction and the Evolution of Development in Abatus sp., Marsupiate Echinoids Endemic to Antarctica".
After moving to Maitland, NSW she leapt at the opportunity to combine her two passions, science, and art. She undertook a Bachelor of Natural History Illustration at the University of Newcastle, graduating in 2018, with Distinction and being awarded a Faculty Medal for The Faculty of Education and Arts in 2018.
She has been commissioned to undertake public artworks around Maitland, including a 55m long Australian birds’ mural at the Maitland City Library. Her illustrations have been published in botanical books and scientific papers and theses.

Gillian believes art is the language of science! Without the visual communication provided by illustrations and graphics, scientific concepts are often very complex to understand. Through Imaginaturalists she encourages children to utilise their powers of observation and gives them the skills to express these through fun and creative means. She inspires her students to stop, slow down and look at the world around them. Imaginaturalists introduces them to the building blocks of scientific enquiry with fun, creative, practical cross-curricular learning that continues to increase their confidence in all aspects of their education.

https://imaginaturalists.com.au/

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More about the Conceptual Playlab

The PlayLab podcast brings snapshots of research findings into early childhood STEM learning and play as it is happening. Jump onto the website for resources, or follow us through the newsletter or via Private FaceBook for educators

More about Laureate Professor Marilyn Fleer

Australian Research Council Kathleen Fitzpatrick Laureate Fellow
Foundation Chair of Early Childhood Education and Development
School of Educational Psychology and CounsellingFaculty of Education, Monash University

Honorary Research Fellow, Faculty of Education, University of OxfordThe 2019 Ashley Goldsworthy Award for Outstanding leadership in university-business collaboration

Second Professor Position, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences Honorary professor at the Danish School of Education, Aarhus University, Denmark

Twitter

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More about the Conceptual Playlab

The PlayLab podcast brings snapshots of research findings into early childhood STEM learning and play as it is happening. Jump onto the website for resources, or follow us through the newsletter or via Private FaceBook for educators

More about Laureate Professor Marilyn Fleer

Australian Research Council Kathleen Fitzpatrick Laureate Fellow
Foundation Chair of Early Childhood Education and Development
School of Educational Psychology and CounsellingFaculty of Education, Monash University

Honorary Research Fellow, Faculty of Education, University of OxfordThe 2019 Ashley Goldsworthy Award for Outstanding leadership in university-business collaboration

Second Professor Position, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences Honorary professor at the Danish School of Education, Aarhus University, Denmark

Twitter

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More about ASBX

The Australian Space Biology Symposium (ASBS) was established in 2019 with the vision of bringing together the international research and industry community in order to bridge the gap between basic science and technology for humans in space. In turn, these technologies can be applied here on Earth. This year, the Australian Space Biology x Health Summit (ASBX) hopes to inspire our audience yet again to "think further" about the big questions of humanity and space. What exactly is the next big discovery waiting in space biology? Similarly in 2020, the first Australian Space Health Symposium (ASHS) embraced the theme of “how to thrive, not just survive”. These two paths have converged in ASBX 2021.

https://www.asbx.com.au/

More about Dr Joshua Chou

One of Australia’s leading exponents of space biology and health, Dr Joshua Chou is passionate about finding new ways to deal with debilitating diseases by applying engineering principles to unanswered biological questions. A senior lecturer and Group Leader in the School of Biomedical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering & IT (FEIT) at UTS, Joshua’s innovative research focuses on developing different biological tools to understand cellular and disease mechanotransduction. He is a Charlie Teo Fellow, with a two-year grant to use space biology to disable some of the hardest cancers to fight, including brain cancer.

Joshua was awarded the Australia Space Award Researcher of the Year in 2020 and was a 2021 finalist for the UTS Chancellor’s Medal for Research Excellence for his work leveraging the unique properties of microgravity in space to understand physical properties of the living cell and their impact in health and disease. Joshua also is the driving force behind the Chou Collective, a multidisciplinary and highly skilled team of students from FEIT and the Faculty of Science at UTS. The Collective works at the interface of biology, tissue engineering, biomedical engineering and materials science to develop novel solutions in the treatment and understanding of diseases.

https://profiles.uts.edu.au/Joshua.Chou

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More about ASBX

The Australian Space Biology Symposium (ASBS) was established in 2019 with the vision of bringing together the international research and industry community in order to bridge the gap between basic science and technology for humans in space. In turn, these technologies can be applied here on Earth. This year, the Australian Space Biology x Health Summit (ASBX) hopes to inspire our audience yet again to "think further" about the big questions of humanity and space. What exactly is the next big discovery waiting in space biology? Similarly in 2020, the first Australian Space Health Symposium (ASHS) embraced the theme of “how to thrive, not just survive”. These two paths have converged in ASBX 2021.

https://www.asbx.com.au/

More about Dr Joshua Chou

One of Australia’s leading exponents of space biology and health, Dr Joshua Chou is passionate about finding new ways to deal with debilitating diseases by applying engineering principles to unanswered biological questions. A senior lecturer and Group Leader in the School of Biomedical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering & IT (FEIT) at UTS, Joshua’s innovative research focuses on developing different biological tools to understand cellular and disease mechanotransduction. He is a Charlie Teo Fellow, with a two-year grant to use space biology to disable some of the hardest cancers to fight, including brain cancer.

Joshua was awarded the Australia Space Award Researcher of the Year in 2020 and was a 2021 finalist for the UTS Chancellor’s Medal for Research Excellence for his work leveraging the unique properties of microgravity in space to understand physical properties of the living cell and their impact in health and disease. Joshua also is the driving force behind the Chou Collective, a multidisciplinary and highly skilled team of students from FEIT and the Faculty of Science at UTS. The Collective works at the interface of biology, tissue engineering, biomedical engineering and materials science to develop novel solutions in the treatment and understanding of diseases.

https://profiles.uts.edu.au/Joshua.Chou

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More Godwyn Morris

Godwyn Morris is the Director of two programs in New York City, Dazzling Discoveries, a STEAM education center for grade school-age children, and Skill Mill NYC a maker space and digital fabrication studio for adults and teens. She is also the inventor of Dazzlinks Cardboard Engineering kits and co-creator of Engineering with Paper, downloadable packets. Godwyn has been working and creating with educators and children for more than 20 years. She is an advocate of making, mixing, trying, testing and playing, all with the aim of teaching creative thinking and problem-solving skills to kids and adults. She works with hundreds of students and teachers every year in classes, camps and professional development workshops. Her expertise is helping educators bridge the gap between teaching content and expanding hands-on exploration.

Contact information

Email

info@dazzlingdiscoveries.com

Website

https://www.dazzlingdiscoveries.com

Instagram

@DazzlingDiscoveries

@EngineeringwithPaper

@Dazzlinks

Twitter

@GodwynMorris

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More Godwyn Morris

Godwyn Morris is the Director of two programs in New York City, Dazzling Discoveries, a STEAM education center for grade school-age children, and Skill Mill NYC a maker space and digital fabrication studio for adults and teens. She is also the inventor of Dazzlinks Cardboard Engineering kits and co-creator of Engineering with Paper, downloadable packets. Godwyn has been working and creating with educators and children for more than 20 years. She is an advocate of making, mixing, trying, testing and playing, all with the aim of teaching creative thinking and problem-solving skills to kids and adults. She works with hundreds of students and teachers every year in classes, camps and professional development workshops. Her expertise is helping educators bridge the gap between teaching content and expanding hands-on exploration.

Contact information

Email

info@dazzlingdiscoveries.com

Website

https://www.dazzlingdiscoveries.com

Instagram

@DazzlingDiscoveries

@EngineeringwithPaper

@Dazzlinks

Twitter

@GodwynMorris

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More Australian Virtual Astronaut Challenge

Full details here:
https://stem2021.com.au/ava/

You are part of a team of astronauts creating a Family Home Outpost (FHO) on the Moon. How do survive? How do you thrive? Solve the problems that astronauts face in this Australian Virtual Astronaut (AVA) Challenge.

Mission Brief

Your team are on the Moon. You need to produce food in order to support life on the Moon.
How are we going to sustainably grow food on the Moon?
How do we ensure this food is nutritious?
How can the environment affect your food?
How can the food be stored?
Does the food produce enough energy?

Design an experiment, device or environment that can grow food on the Moon.

Engineering challenges
Radiation
Dust
Vacuum
Lack of resources

You have 6 weeks!
Assess your resources
Identify the problem
Brainstorm ideas
Produce potential solutions

About Dr Scott Sleap

Dr Scott Sleap led the development of the STEM Industry School Partnerships program for the NSW Department of Education in 2017. He is currently a STEM Project Adviser for the Educational Standards Directorate, where he is responsible for the coordination of the program. Regarded as a visionary educator he was the first Technology teacher to win the prestigious Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence for Secondary Science Teaching. In 2020 Dr Sleap was again recognised with a National Commonwealth Bank Teaching Fellowship. Previously he was awarded the title of National Teacher of the Year by the Australian Design and Technology Teachers Association (DATTA) and was inducted as one of only three national DATTA patrons. In 2019 he was appointed as a Cyber Security Ambassador for the NSW Cyber Security Innovation Node.

More details:
https://sispprogram.schools.nsw.gov.au/team.html

About Ted Tagami

Having built and sold his first dotcom in the 1990’s, Ted has been building Internet relationships since 1994. With leading work at Knight Ridder Digital and global brand experience at digital agency Millions of Us, Ted brings a unique perspective to modern experiential learning through the implementation of science and engineering based on the Next Generation Science Standards.

More details:
https://magnitude.io/about_us/

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More Australian Virtual Astronaut Challenge

Full details here:
https://stem2021.com.au/ava/

You are part of a team of astronauts creating a Family Home Outpost (FHO) on the Moon. How do survive? How do you thrive? Solve the problems that astronauts face in this Australian Virtual Astronaut (AVA) Challenge.

Mission Brief

Your team are on the Moon. You need to produce food in order to support life on the Moon.
How are we going to sustainably grow food on the Moon?
How do we ensure this food is nutritious?
How can the environment affect your food?
How can the food be stored?
Does the food produce enough energy?

Design an experiment, device or environment that can grow food on the Moon.

Engineering challenges
Radiation
Dust
Vacuum
Lack of resources

You have 6 weeks!
Assess your resources
Identify the problem
Brainstorm ideas
Produce potential solutions

About Dr Scott Sleap

Dr Scott Sleap led the development of the STEM Industry School Partnerships program for the NSW Department of Education in 2017. He is currently a STEM Project Adviser for the Educational Standards Directorate, where he is responsible for the coordination of the program. Regarded as a visionary educator he was the first Technology teacher to win the prestigious Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence for Secondary Science Teaching. In 2020 Dr Sleap was again recognised with a National Commonwealth Bank Teaching Fellowship. Previously he was awarded the title of National Teacher of the Year by the Australian Design and Technology Teachers Association (DATTA) and was inducted as one of only three national DATTA patrons. In 2019 he was appointed as a Cyber Security Ambassador for the NSW Cyber Security Innovation Node.

More details:
https://sispprogram.schools.nsw.gov.au/team.html

About Ted Tagami

Having built and sold his first dotcom in the 1990’s, Ted has been building Internet relationships since 1994. With leading work at Knight Ridder Digital and global brand experience at digital agency Millions of Us, Ted brings a unique perspective to modern experiential learning through the implementation of science and engineering based on the Next Generation Science Standards.

More details:
https://magnitude.io/about_us/

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

Share it!

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More about Richard Durham

Richard provides strategic guidance and decision-making in relation to curriculum development and learning design for the Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries at the University of Auckland. His background is in education, degrees in science education, curriculum design and instruction, and a decade of classroom teaching. He also designs serious games and consults for social good organisations, museums, events, and schools, leveraging his passion and experience for play, games, and learning design.

Email: rich@wondertree.nz
Education email: r.durham@auckland.ac.nz
Twitter: @richdurham

Hohi 1816
Recent project: an educational board game about Aotearoa's first school, In collaboration with Ruth Lemon of Te Puna Wānanga in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at UoA. https://hohi1816.nz/

Megagames? What is that?
A 2015 docu-style playthrough of "Watch the Skies" (Language warning!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN71v9H_gg8

Examples of science teaching games
Gutcheck: the Microbe game
https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.2001984

Genius Games' collection
https://www.geniusgames.org/collections/science-based-tabletop-games

Paved Paradise: a climate change tiny house game
http://www.susted.com/wordpress/content/board-games-as-educational-tools_2021_05/
(journal article is readable and covers the basics of games-based learning vocabulary)

A game design curriculum:
Stone Librande, who has a great curriculum for teaching game design to beginning game designers:
Stone's Game Design Curriculum written for Riot Games, (CC-license) for teachers (with links to US standards):
https://www.riotgames.com/en/urf-academy/the-curriculum

Stone's GDC video on Designing games for Game designers: https://gdcvault.com/play/1015305/Designing-Games-for-Game

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

Share it!

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More about Richard Durham

Richard provides strategic guidance and decision-making in relation to curriculum development and learning design for the Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries at the University of Auckland. His background is in education, degrees in science education, curriculum design and instruction, and a decade of classroom teaching. He also designs serious games and consults for social good organisations, museums, events, and schools, leveraging his passion and experience for play, games, and learning design.

Email: rich@wondertree.nz
Education email: r.durham@auckland.ac.nz
Twitter: @richdurham

Hohi 1816
Recent project: an educational board game about Aotearoa's first school, In collaboration with Ruth Lemon of Te Puna Wānanga in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at UoA. https://hohi1816.nz/

Megagames? What is that?
A 2015 docu-style playthrough of "Watch the Skies" (Language warning!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN71v9H_gg8

Examples of science teaching games
Gutcheck: the Microbe game
https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.2001984

Genius Games' collection
https://www.geniusgames.org/collections/science-based-tabletop-games

Paved Paradise: a climate change tiny house game
http://www.susted.com/wordpress/content/board-games-as-educational-tools_2021_05/
(journal article is readable and covers the basics of games-based learning vocabulary)

A game design curriculum:
Stone Librande, who has a great curriculum for teaching game design to beginning game designers:
Stone's Game Design Curriculum written for Riot Games, (CC-license) for teachers (with links to US standards):
https://www.riotgames.com/en/urf-academy/the-curriculum

Stone's GDC video on Designing games for Game designers: https://gdcvault.com/play/1015305/Designing-Games-for-Game

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

Share it!

The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More about Scarlett Li-Williams

Scarlett's masters focus is looking at genetics for investigating biodiversity and using bioinformatics tools and genetic analysis for management of invasive deer populations in Australia. In addition, she has a fascination with space sciences and conduct volunteer research projects with her team at S.A.A.S Missions at the Australian Centre of Astrobiology. SAAS Missions is a team comprising of undergraduate and postgraduate students, founded at UNSW by Scarlett in 2018 and has student members from all over Sydney. The team’s goal is to conduct research projects of biological systems in space, with a large focus on hands-on, self- taught education through conducting independent research as students collaborate from a variety of fields including computer science, engineers, ecology, medical sciences, business and more. In addition, S.A.A.S Mission conducts STEAM outreach and education workshops to students around Australia and collaborates with scientists and educators around the globe! For more information visit: www.saasmissions.com (website updates to come in August 2021)

In addition, Scarlett has taken part in science communication events, outreach programs and Women in STEAM panels and talks, as well as worked with science organizations around the world including the Young Scientist Journal and the British Science Association. She spends her spare time as a freelance graphic designer, science writer and wildlife artist and photographer, See her online portfolio at www.studiesinscarlett.com

Interested in getting involved in any space-related biology projects or workshops for students at undergrad/high school level? Or want to know more about Scarlett’s journey into science? Feel free to reach out to Scarlett at scarlett.liwilliams@hotmail.com

If you are a student or teacher interested in taking part in a space-related competition and submissions for talks and presentations, as well as hearing from speakers within the space industry from around the globe, come along to in the upcoming ASBX Australian Space Biology x Health Summit 2021! Please visit https://www.asbx.com.au where we will be constantly updating and putting up more information soon for the Summit in November 2021! Feel free to reach out to Scarlett at s.li-williams@unsw.edu.au for more information or register for FREE on the website for the event!

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

Share it!

The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

http://www.aeon.net.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>cd9f780f-f1ec-4a8a-b511-ad6d0065da78Thu, 22 Jul 2021 06:20:00 +0000Ben NewsomeWe chat with Scarlett Li-Williams, a postgraduate research student (MPhil) at the School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences at the University of New South Wales who is also working on the upcoming ASBX Australian Space Biology x Health...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More about Scarlett Li-Williams

Scarlett's masters focus is looking at genetics for investigating biodiversity and using bioinformatics tools and genetic analysis for management of invasive deer populations in Australia. In addition, she has a fascination with space sciences and conduct volunteer research projects with her team at S.A.A.S Missions at the Australian Centre of Astrobiology. SAAS Missions is a team comprising of undergraduate and postgraduate students, founded at UNSW by Scarlett in 2018 and has student members from all over Sydney. The team’s goal is to conduct research projects of biological systems in space, with a large focus on hands-on, self- taught education through conducting independent research as students collaborate from a variety of fields including computer science, engineers, ecology, medical sciences, business and more. In addition, S.A.A.S Mission conducts STEAM outreach and education workshops to students around Australia and collaborates with scientists and educators around the globe! For more information visit: www.saasmissions.com (website updates to come in August 2021)

In addition, Scarlett has taken part in science communication events, outreach programs and Women in STEAM panels and talks, as well as worked with science organizations around the world including the Young Scientist Journal and the British Science Association. She spends her spare time as a freelance graphic designer, science writer and wildlife artist and photographer, See her online portfolio at www.studiesinscarlett.com

Interested in getting involved in any space-related biology projects or workshops for students at undergrad/high school level? Or want to know more about Scarlett’s journey into science? Feel free to reach out to Scarlett at scarlett.liwilliams@hotmail.com

If you are a student or teacher interested in taking part in a space-related competition and submissions for talks and presentations, as well as hearing from speakers within the space industry from around the globe, come along to in the upcoming ASBX Australian Space Biology x Health Summit 2021! Please visit https://www.asbx.com.au where we will be constantly updating and putting up more information soon for the Summit in November 2021! Feel free to reach out to Scarlett at s.li-williams@unsw.edu.au for more information or register for FREE on the website for the event!

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

Share it!

The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

http://www.aeon.net.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for...]]>1508asbx,fizzicsed,genetics,space,space biologyfalsefullAlgae Innovation Challenge with UTS Deep Green Biotech Hubhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/algae-innovation-challenge-with-uts-deep-green-biotech-hub--45589728
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About the UTS Deep Green Biotech Hub

The NSW Deep Green Biotech Hub (DGBH) works to connect NSW-based businesses with cutting-edge algae biotechnology research at the University of Technology Sydney, so they can together build a deep green future. They aim to educate the public about the incredible potential for algae biotechnology to solve sustainability challenges to inspire the social license to create a thriving green ‘bioeconomy’ in Australia. The work is made possible by Investment NSW Boosting Business Innovation Program.

Learn more and register for the Algae Innovation Challenge
https://www.virtualexcursionsaustralia.com.au/algae-innovation-challenge/

Access DGBH’s syllabus-mapped Science and Sustainability unit
https://www.uts.edu.au/research-and-teaching/our-research/climate-change-cluster/deep-green-biotech-hub/education-and-outreach/high-school-algae-education-resource

About Rachael Scott

Rachael is the NSW Deep Green Biotech Hub’s Outreach Ambassador, where she has the incredible privilege of working with UTS Climate Change Cluster scientists and businesses who are innovating with algae to create a more sustainable world. A huge part of Rachael’s work is sharing her enthusiasm for algae, nature and science with students to inspire the next generation of changemakers.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About the UTS Deep Green Biotech Hub

The NSW Deep Green Biotech Hub (DGBH) works to connect NSW-based businesses with cutting-edge algae biotechnology research at the University of Technology Sydney, so they can together build a deep green future. They aim to educate the public about the incredible potential for algae biotechnology to solve sustainability challenges to inspire the social license to create a thriving green ‘bioeconomy’ in Australia. The work is made possible by Investment NSW Boosting Business Innovation Program.

Learn more and register for the Algae Innovation Challenge
https://www.virtualexcursionsaustralia.com.au/algae-innovation-challenge/

Access DGBH’s syllabus-mapped Science and Sustainability unit
https://www.uts.edu.au/research-and-teaching/our-research/climate-change-cluster/deep-green-biotech-hub/education-and-outreach/high-school-algae-education-resource

About Rachael Scott

Rachael is the NSW Deep Green Biotech Hub’s Outreach Ambassador, where she has the incredible privilege of working with UTS Climate Change Cluster scientists and businesses who are innovating with algae to create a more sustainable world. A huge part of Rachael’s work is sharing her enthusiasm for algae, nature and science with students to inspire the next generation of changemakers.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Paul Hankin

Paul started geeking out in 1982 aged 13 with his Australian made MicroBee
computer and a budding computer security business. He’s been protecting organisations since the age of 15, first installing security alarm systems at his high school and then his local computer shop. Serving and protecting the community also comes naturally with six generations of police in his family. You could say security is in his DNA.

During his university days he worked nights driving security patrols, armoured cash escorts and personal protection for a HNW family before starting my career in software development and later financial services. He worked with an IBM global services partner programming computers for 4 years before entering the financial services industry around 2001. He started combining his IT skills and finance experience into digital transformation (DX) projects for mortgage brokers. By 2013 he was focused on IT security for offshore teams (Philippines, Serbia) helping brokers and financial planners secure their back offices. This involved working with single broker offices, a top 10 broker with 17 staff across 3 locations from Melbourne to Nepal, and Yellow Brick Road. He’s also developed a cybersecurity compliance and best practices program for mortgage brokers and small business in conjunction with the CIO of a major AU forensic accounting firm focused on governance, risk and compliance (GRC).

About Kaesim

Kaesim is a global team of cybersecurity experts currently protecting 6,500 client assets 24/7 across the US, UK and Australia since 2015. They secure these businesses to Australian and US government standards (NIST) and cyber agency guidelines (ACSC/ASD/DHS/DOD). They're also official JCSC and ACSC partners (the Australian government cyber programs run by the Department of Defence) with real-time access to the Cyber Threat Intelligence Sharing (CTIS) platform run by the ACSC plus they're approved by the Australian Digital Transformation Agency as a cybersecurity supplier to the Australian government.

If you need help protecting your organisation, or just want to learn more, connect with me or visit their website on www.kaesim.com.au

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Paul Hankin

Paul started geeking out in 1982 aged 13 with his Australian made MicroBee
computer and a budding computer security business. He’s been protecting organisations since the age of 15, first installing security alarm systems at his high school and then his local computer shop. Serving and protecting the community also comes naturally with six generations of police in his family. You could say security is in his DNA.

During his university days he worked nights driving security patrols, armoured cash escorts and personal protection for a HNW family before starting my career in software development and later financial services. He worked with an IBM global services partner programming computers for 4 years before entering the financial services industry around 2001. He started combining his IT skills and finance experience into digital transformation (DX) projects for mortgage brokers. By 2013 he was focused on IT security for offshore teams (Philippines, Serbia) helping brokers and financial planners secure their back offices. This involved working with single broker offices, a top 10 broker with 17 staff across 3 locations from Melbourne to Nepal, and Yellow Brick Road. He’s also developed a cybersecurity compliance and best practices program for mortgage brokers and small business in conjunction with the CIO of a major AU forensic accounting firm focused on governance, risk and compliance (GRC).

About Kaesim

Kaesim is a global team of cybersecurity experts currently protecting 6,500 client assets 24/7 across the US, UK and Australia since 2015. They secure these businesses to Australian and US government standards (NIST) and cyber agency guidelines (ACSC/ASD/DHS/DOD). They're also official JCSC and ACSC partners (the Australian government cyber programs run by the Department of Defence) with real-time access to the Cyber Threat Intelligence Sharing (CTIS) platform run by the ACSC plus they're approved by the Australian Digital Transformation Agency as a cybersecurity supplier to the Australian government.

If you need help protecting your organisation, or just want to learn more, connect with me or visit their website on www.kaesim.com.au

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Russell Cairns

Currently Rusty is developing a range of community-based STEM opportunities to nurture underrepresented students in coding, robotics, making and experiential learning through play and hybrid delivery of programs with LEGO, VEX, Dash and Micro:bit robotics. He delivers webinars, have presented at EduTech and many other conferences, judged Young Scientist, Inventors and Creators competitions and are piloting new tools for digital feedback and to empower student voice.

He believes computational thinking and robotics when employed in classrooms makes coding more tangible. He encourages all educators should be active innovators in technology-infused classrooms. Russel’s wish is to see schools transform into places of student wonder where a creative and innovative growth mindset is celebrated. he is a real champion of student voice and always focuses learning on real-world, authentic problems centred around students interests and enriched by the 6 C's
NSWICTE Leader of the Year
Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert.
Wonder Squad Robotics Coach
Sphero Lead Educator
Maker Empire 3D Learning Ambassador
co-creator of STEAMing in the Hills
Piloted a Girls in STEAM, Hybrid Robotics competition with 12 metropolitan and regional Schools, using free demo kits, remote teacher training, student video submissions, engineering drawing journals and showcase
Currently exploring hybrid and virtual remote robotics platforms such as Kais Clan, VEX VR, Wonder workshop Class connect and Block 42 World for AR and ED prototyping.
Coding ambassador for Osmo Play Sphero and KoddyBlock interactive education platforms.
Working with learning content providers Tynker Jnr, Tynker Pro, Education Perfect and ClickView, Rusty enrolled all students in online science, mathematics and computational thinking competitions and activities to supplement other content.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Russell Cairns

Currently Rusty is developing a range of community-based STEM opportunities to nurture underrepresented students in coding, robotics, making and experiential learning through play and hybrid delivery of programs with LEGO, VEX, Dash and Micro:bit robotics. He delivers webinars, have presented at EduTech and many other conferences, judged Young Scientist, Inventors and Creators competitions and are piloting new tools for digital feedback and to empower student voice.

He believes computational thinking and robotics when employed in classrooms makes coding more tangible. He encourages all educators should be active innovators in technology-infused classrooms. Russel’s wish is to see schools transform into places of student wonder where a creative and innovative growth mindset is celebrated. he is a real champion of student voice and always focuses learning on real-world, authentic problems centred around students interests and enriched by the 6 C's
NSWICTE Leader of the Year
Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert.
Wonder Squad Robotics Coach
Sphero Lead Educator
Maker Empire 3D Learning Ambassador
co-creator of STEAMing in the Hills
Piloted a Girls in STEAM, Hybrid Robotics competition with 12 metropolitan and regional Schools, using free demo kits, remote teacher training, student video submissions, engineering drawing journals and showcase
Currently exploring hybrid and virtual remote robotics platforms such as Kais Clan, VEX VR, Wonder workshop Class connect and Block 42 World for AR and ED prototyping.
Coding ambassador for Osmo Play Sphero and KoddyBlock interactive education platforms.
Working with learning content providers Tynker Jnr, Tynker Pro, Education Perfect and ClickView, Rusty enrolled all students in online science, mathematics and computational thinking competitions and activities to supplement other content.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>2502digital education,digital technologies,fizzicsed,robotics,steam,stemfalsefullOzHarvest FEAST programhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ozharvest-feast-program--44942243
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About the OzHarvest FEAST program

FEAST runs for 7-10 weeks and is a STEM project-based learning program focusing on food and fibre and the cross-curriculum priority of Sustainability. The program teaches kids about sustainability, food waste and nutrition using hands-on cooking and inquiry-based learning. The culmination of the program is the ‘School Cookbook’ which brings to life everything the students have learnt about food waste and healthy eating. The program encourages students to influence their whole school community by hosting a Cookbook launch and sharing their knowledge on the topic.

Funding is available for eligible schools to sign up to the FEAST program and make a lasting, impact within their school community. Schools signing up will receive a curriculum package, kitchen kits to make cooking in the classroom easy, access to the online portal for teachers and students and accredited teacher training. For more information visit www.ozharvest.org/feast
FEAST in Action video:
https://youtu.be/F1R74U1Z99k
Video of School Cookbook Launch at QLD school
https://youtu.be/6-OaL8Pi5HA
How FEAST addresses the Sustainable Development Goals
https://youtu.be/va27wJmIZ9w
FEAST photos can be found HERE.
To sign up to FEAST: https://education.ozharvest.org/register-your-school/
OzHarvest Education Twitter Account: https://twitter.com/OzHarvestEdu

About the Amelia Berner

Amelia is OzHarvest’s FEAST Program Manager and has a passion for nutrition and environmental education stems from a decade of experience as High School TAS teacher and working as a practicing nutritionist. This enabled her to develop the FEAST education program that ensures all children have the ability to learn where food comes from, how it is prepared sustainably and not waste it.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About the OzHarvest FEAST program

FEAST runs for 7-10 weeks and is a STEM project-based learning program focusing on food and fibre and the cross-curriculum priority of Sustainability. The program teaches kids about sustainability, food waste and nutrition using hands-on cooking and inquiry-based learning. The culmination of the program is the ‘School Cookbook’ which brings to life everything the students have learnt about food waste and healthy eating. The program encourages students to influence their whole school community by hosting a Cookbook launch and sharing their knowledge on the topic.

Funding is available for eligible schools to sign up to the FEAST program and make a lasting, impact within their school community. Schools signing up will receive a curriculum package, kitchen kits to make cooking in the classroom easy, access to the online portal for teachers and students and accredited teacher training. For more information visit www.ozharvest.org/feast
FEAST in Action video:
https://youtu.be/F1R74U1Z99k
Video of School Cookbook Launch at QLD school
https://youtu.be/6-OaL8Pi5HA
How FEAST addresses the Sustainable Development Goals
https://youtu.be/va27wJmIZ9w
FEAST photos can be found HERE.
To sign up to FEAST: https://education.ozharvest.org/register-your-school/
OzHarvest Education Twitter Account: https://twitter.com/OzHarvestEdu

About the Amelia Berner

Amelia is OzHarvest’s FEAST Program Manager and has a passion for nutrition and environmental education stems from a decade of experience as High School TAS teacher and working as a practicing nutritionist. This enabled her to develop the FEAST education program that ensures all children have the ability to learn where food comes from, how it is prepared sustainably and not waste it.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About ExoLab

ExoLab is a science experiment where students from across the world compare their results with an identical growth chamber on the International Space Station. Schools have the opportunity to use the same equipment used on the ISS to give students an opportunity to participate in real-time research in a connected global school community.
Students collect and analyze data to identify the optimal combination of legume, bacteria, and soil to produce nodulation in the harsh environment of the space.
They engage in experimental design, data collection and analysis, writing and revising hypotheses, and communicating about what they’ve learned using evidence from their experiments.
Direct curriculum outcomes for high school
Guided by experienced educators from Fizzics Education & Magnitude.
Available globally for schools

The experiments are initiated on the ISS in accordance with resupply missions. This allows for multiple experiments per year, giving options on when to align the classroom experiment with the ISS experiment. Students look for relationships between the environmental conditions, including the effect of microgravity on the growth of living things in general.

Further links

Australian high schools
Australian primary schools
For schools around the world

About Ted Tagami

Having built and sold his first dotcom in the 1990’s, Ted has been building Internet relationships since 1994. With leading work at Knight Ridder Digital and global brand experience at digital agency Millions of Us, Ted brings a unique perspective to modern experiential learning through the implementation of science and engineering based on the Next Generation Science Standards.

Further link
Twitter

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About ExoLab

ExoLab is a science experiment where students from across the world compare their results with an identical growth chamber on the International Space Station. Schools have the opportunity to use the same equipment used on the ISS to give students an opportunity to participate in real-time research in a connected global school community.
Students collect and analyze data to identify the optimal combination of legume, bacteria, and soil to produce nodulation in the harsh environment of the space.
They engage in experimental design, data collection and analysis, writing and revising hypotheses, and communicating about what they’ve learned using evidence from their experiments.
Direct curriculum outcomes for high school
Guided by experienced educators from Fizzics Education & Magnitude.
Available globally for schools

The experiments are initiated on the ISS in accordance with resupply missions. This allows for multiple experiments per year, giving options on when to align the classroom experiment with the ISS experiment. Students look for relationships between the environmental conditions, including the effect of microgravity on the growth of living things in general.

Further links

Australian high schools
Australian primary schools
For schools around the world

About Ted Tagami

Having built and sold his first dotcom in the 1990’s, Ted has been building Internet relationships since 1994. With leading work at Knight Ridder Digital and global brand experience at digital agency Millions of Us, Ted brings a unique perspective to modern experiential learning through the implementation of science and engineering based on the Next Generation Science Standards.

Further link
Twitter

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

Share it!

The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

http://www.aeon.net.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About DTAC Wangaratta

The Digital Technologies Advisory Committee is a collection of organisations and individuals who are working hard to fix the problem our region is facing with Digital Inclusion. it started as a collaboration between the NE Tracks LLEN ( Local Learning and Employment Network), Local GOTAFE & Charles Sturt University.

When DTAC commence in 2016, the local Digital Inclusion score was 43.8. In the most recent report they've shot past the 50% mark with a new scoring of 50.8 - an increase of 7%! (By comparison Melbourne moved from 62.5% to 63.6% in the same period).

In Maree's words:
We do our own teacher workshops, and now collaborations for regional workshops with DLTV ( Digital Learning & Teaching Victoria, STAV Science teachers association, MAV maths teachers association & OZgrav at Swinburne)
Also a big focus is “girls in STEM” – we have had a number of these workshops including one of the coolest, where we have had FORD engineers travel to Wangaratta to work with our local girls.
Last year with COVID put a bit of a halt on things, but we have created another partnership with One Giant Leap Australia Foundation, who have many cool space projects. The Kibo Challenge, seeds in space program – check out their website for more info.

"The formation of DTAC has to sit high up there with creating change and innovation in our community. We would never had thought we would have achieved all this. There has been so many wonderful outcomes."

Further link

www.DTAC.zone

About Maree Timms

Maree grew up in Wangaratta and attended Monash University, becoming a science teacher & started teaching in 1986 in a very multicultural school. At 25 years old she taught in Turkey for 10 months and then backpacked across a variety of countries during a 2.5 year period. She moved to the Northern Territory to teach at Taminmin College for 4 years followed by Gunbalanya Community School for 10 years in Arnhemland where she "learnt more than I ever taught!!". She returned to Wangaratta following this and has now been teaching at Galen Catholic College for past 14 years.

In her words...

I’ve had way too many cool things happen in my teaching career.
Taking a group of students from Humpty Doo ( Taminmin College) to Open the National Science week way back in 1994’s at Parliament house. Infront of Dr Karl Kruszelnickii!! We created the Taminmin Magic Science Show!
Taking a group of Indigenous kids ( Gunbalanya) to the Paralympic Games for the whole two weeks
Taking a group of Indigenous Kids/parents and Elders ( Gunbalanya) to accept an award for a Claymation we created to Melbourne. ( It won NT film of the year!!) https://vimeo.com/139298727
Winning the right to represent Australia at the VEX Worlds Robotics Championships, in 2018, 2019 and 2020 ( we couldn’t go in 2020)
Being invited to have lunch with the Lead Scientist of Victoria in her office – with our robotics team
Winning the Right to represent Australia in the 1st Kibo Challenge 2020 and see our student's code control NASA’s Astrobee robot on the ISS.
** I still don’t know how to code…or build robots – but have taken teams to the highest level – I gather good allies/colleagues that have the skills I don’t have and compliment mine. And kids who are willing to learn and have a go and teach themselves!! They are the YouTube and online forum generation!! I coordinate, facilitate, and “hammer’ them on the communication, teamwork, organisation skills that helps to lead them to success

Further links

STEM Map (Dr Amanda Caples) - https://djpr.vic.gov.au/victorias-lead-scientist/stem-map

Girls in STEM Map (Dr Amanda Caples) - https://djpr.vic.gov.au/victorias-lead-scientist/women-and-girls-in-stem-map

Superstars of STEM: https://scienceandtechnologyaustralia.org.au/what-we-do/superstars-of-stem/

One Giant Leap Foundation, Kibo Challenge #2 – taking entries now: https://kiboaustralia.com.au/

VEX Robotics:  https://www.vexrobotics.com/education

Connecting to a LLEN network: https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/Pages/llens.aspx

About the FizzicsEd podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

Share it!

The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]]>af5ca7b8-fd7f-4eab-8af8-ad10006ae709Tue, 20 Apr 2021 06:50:00 +0000Ben NewsomeBe inspired as we chat with Maree Timms, founder of Digital Technologies Advisory Committee Wangaratta. DTAC Wangaratta helps students across the region & beyond connect with STEM in a variety of ways! Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About DTAC Wangaratta

The Digital Technologies Advisory Committee is a collection of organisations and individuals who are working hard to fix the problem our region is facing with Digital Inclusion. it started as a collaboration between the NE Tracks LLEN ( Local Learning and Employment Network), Local GOTAFE & Charles Sturt University.

When DTAC commence in 2016, the local Digital Inclusion score was 43.8. In the most recent report they've shot past the 50% mark with a new scoring of 50.8 - an increase of 7%! (By comparison Melbourne moved from 62.5% to 63.6% in the same period).

In Maree's words:
We do our own teacher workshops, and now collaborations for regional workshops with DLTV ( Digital Learning & Teaching Victoria, STAV Science teachers association, MAV maths teachers association & OZgrav at Swinburne)
Also a big focus is “girls in STEM” – we have had a number of these workshops including one of the coolest, where we have had FORD engineers travel to Wangaratta to work with our local girls.
Last year with COVID put a bit of a halt on things, but we have created another partnership with One Giant Leap Australia Foundation, who have many cool space projects. The Kibo Challenge, seeds in space program – check out their website for more info.

"The formation of DTAC has to sit high up there with creating change and innovation in our community. We would never had thought we would have achieved all this. There has been so many wonderful outcomes."

Further link

www.DTAC.zone

About Maree Timms

Maree grew up in Wangaratta and attended Monash University, becoming a science teacher & started teaching in 1986 in a very multicultural school. At 25 years old she taught in Turkey for 10 months and then backpacked across a variety of countries during a 2.5 year period. She moved to the Northern Territory to teach at Taminmin College for 4 years followed by Gunbalanya Community School for 10 years in Arnhemland where she "learnt more than I ever taught!!". She returned to Wangaratta following this and has now been teaching at Galen Catholic College for past 14 years.

In her words...

I’ve had way too many cool things happen in my teaching career.
Taking a group of students from Humpty Doo ( Taminmin College) to Open the National Science week way back in 1994’s at Parliament house. Infront of Dr Karl Kruszelnickii!! We created the Taminmin Magic Science Show!
Taking a group of Indigenous kids ( Gunbalanya) to the Paralympic Games for the whole two weeks
Taking a group of Indigenous Kids/parents and Elders ( Gunbalanya) to accept an award for a Claymation we created to Melbourne. ( It won NT film of the year!!) https://vimeo.com/139298727
Winning the right to represent Australia at the VEX Worlds Robotics Championships, in 2018, 2019 and 2020 ( we couldn’t go in 2020)
Being invited to have lunch with the Lead Scientist of Victoria in her office – with our robotics team
Winning the Right to represent Australia in the 1st Kibo Challenge 2020 and see our student's code control NASA’s Astrobee robot on the ISS.
** I still don’t know how to code…or build robots – but have taken teams to the highest level – I gather good allies/colleagues that have the skills I don’t have and compliment mine. And kids who are willing to learn and have a go and teach themselves!! They are the YouTube and online forum generation!! I coordinate, facilitate, and “hammer’ them on the communication, teamwork, organisation skills...]]>1975dtac,education,fizzicsed,fizzics education,podcast,stem education,victorian educationfalsefullThe science of sound with Victor Minceshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-of-sound-with-victor-minces--44137593
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Listening to Waves

Based at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Listening to Waves has been investigating the relationship between music performance, brain function, and general aspects of cognition. The group is deeply involved in teaching students the science of sound and music, including their physical, perceptual, and neural aspects. The Listening to Waves program developed from our work at the Temporal Dynamics of Learning Center (TDLC), a National Science Foundation sponsored conglomerate of laboratories committed to bridging the gap between the scientific study of learning and the educational system. The program is now funded through National Science Foundation grant Innovative Technologies for Students and Teachers (ITEST).

Listerning to Waves has now served more than 3000 students across San Diego County, including students in the High Tech High School System, the Boys and Girls Club of San Diego, the Museum School, and the Sweetwater School District.

Further links

www.listeningtowaves.com
To access the tools: www.listeningtowaves.com/sound-exploration
Facebook
Twitter handle: @ScienceOfMusic1

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Listening to Waves

Based at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Listening to Waves has been investigating the relationship between music performance, brain function, and general aspects of cognition. The group is deeply involved in teaching students the science of sound and music, including their physical, perceptual, and neural aspects. The Listening to Waves program developed from our work at the Temporal Dynamics of Learning Center (TDLC), a National Science Foundation sponsored conglomerate of laboratories committed to bridging the gap between the scientific study of learning and the educational system. The program is now funded through National Science Foundation grant Innovative Technologies for Students and Teachers (ITEST).

Listerning to Waves has now served more than 3000 students across San Diego County, including students in the High Tech High School System, the Boys and Girls Club of San Diego, the Museum School, and the Sweetwater School District.

Further links

www.listeningtowaves.com
To access the tools: www.listeningtowaves.com/sound-exploration
Facebook
Twitter handle: @ScienceOfMusic1

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Prairie STEM

Prairie STEM’s model combines the rigour and innovation of instructional leadership programs with authentic community partnerships and family engagement to transform regional economies through the talent development of all urban and rural students. This effort will cause for old paradigms to die. Transformational system-wide reforms will be needed which are driven by the needs of the future economy.

Further links

https://prairiestem.org/home

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Prairie STEM

Prairie STEM’s model combines the rigour and innovation of instructional leadership programs with authentic community partnerships and family engagement to transform regional economies through the talent development of all urban and rural students. This effort will cause for old paradigms to die. Transformational system-wide reforms will be needed which are driven by the needs of the future economy.

Further links

https://prairiestem.org/home

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Karl Easton

Karl is a passionate K-6 teacher who revels in motivating, educating and informing his students. He specializes in all things digital; from coding to robotics to VR and AR and AI!

Karl believes we are all lifelong learners and that we all need to step out of our comfort zones; as nothing grows in a comfort zone! A previous life in the Health & Fitness Industry saw him cover a number of positions of management starting with Revesby Workers Club and finishing with Fitness First. He also tutored for New South Wales University on Recreational Facility management. A sea change some fifteen years ago saw him step over to the education precinct. Noted for not sitting still for too long..in 2017 he made the shift to full-time Digital Technologies teaching and presenting.

Further links

Pepper & Friend. RoboCup International 2019

Ben & Karl. Museum. 2019. Science Week Presentation.

R2D2 and friend. Star Wars Cinema Launch. 2019.

Marita Cheng / RoboGals. RoboCup International. 2019.

LegoMasters. Winner and friend. Henry Pinto. 2019.

Women in Stem. Russell Cairns. 2019

Kellyville Ridge Public School / VR / Quakers Hill Nursing Home.

'Make Robots Great Again'. TeachMeet. Museums Discovery Centre. Sydney. 2019

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Karl Easton

Karl is a passionate K-6 teacher who revels in motivating, educating and informing his students. He specializes in all things digital; from coding to robotics to VR and AR and AI!

Karl believes we are all lifelong learners and that we all need to step out of our comfort zones; as nothing grows in a comfort zone! A previous life in the Health & Fitness Industry saw him cover a number of positions of management starting with Revesby Workers Club and finishing with Fitness First. He also tutored for New South Wales University on Recreational Facility management. A sea change some fifteen years ago saw him step over to the education precinct. Noted for not sitting still for too long..in 2017 he made the shift to full-time Digital Technologies teaching and presenting.

Further links

Pepper & Friend. RoboCup International 2019

Ben & Karl. Museum. 2019. Science Week Presentation.

R2D2 and friend. Star Wars Cinema Launch. 2019.

Marita Cheng / RoboGals. RoboCup International. 2019.

LegoMasters. Winner and friend. Henry Pinto. 2019.

Women in Stem. Russell Cairns. 2019

Kellyville Ridge Public School / VR / Quakers Hill Nursing Home.

'Make Robots Great Again'. TeachMeet. Museums Discovery Centre. Sydney. 2019

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Petriea Skitek

Petriea Skitek gained her Arts degree at Griffith University, focusing on economics and women in politics, then studied Education at University of New England. She has decades of experience in event management for industry and government across Australia, Asia and New Zealand. She’s applied her educational training to curriculum development and program delivery for the Universal Language Institute, managing staff in schools across greater Tokyo. Petriea is a member of the Women in Technology Committee for her regional branch of Zonta International, an organisation of professionals empowering women through service and advocacy.

About Girls Day Out in STEM

Girls Day Out in STEM (GDOS) empowers and inspires girls aged 10-14 years towards a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) in a fun, safe and engaging environment. Girls hear from professional women in STEM, learn about important contributions already made by other young girls in the field and opportunities a future in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths can bring. We boost awareness of the range of STEM career opportunities, access to female role models and participation that complements and extends school education.

Further links

Free registration to the 2021 March event: https://www.gdostem.com.au

Enquiries: hello@gdostem.com.au

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Petriea Skitek

Petriea Skitek gained her Arts degree at Griffith University, focusing on economics and women in politics, then studied Education at University of New England. She has decades of experience in event management for industry and government across Australia, Asia and New Zealand. She’s applied her educational training to curriculum development and program delivery for the Universal Language Institute, managing staff in schools across greater Tokyo. Petriea is a member of the Women in Technology Committee for her regional branch of Zonta International, an organisation of professionals empowering women through service and advocacy.

About Girls Day Out in STEM

Girls Day Out in STEM (GDOS) empowers and inspires girls aged 10-14 years towards a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) in a fun, safe and engaging environment. Girls hear from professional women in STEM, learn about important contributions already made by other young girls in the field and opportunities a future in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths can bring. We boost awareness of the range of STEM career opportunities, access to female role models and participation that complements and extends school education.

Further links

Free registration to the 2021 March event: https://www.gdostem.com.au

Enquiries: hello@gdostem.com.au

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Phyllis Friello

Phyllis Friello is the Education manager for professional development at Space Center Houston and the Johnson Space Center’s Educator Resource Center at SCH. She earned a B.S. from the George Washington University, in Washington, D.C. and a M.S. from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. The majority of her professional career was as a research scientist and manager at the Johns Hopkins and Harvard Schools of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, focusing on ophthalmology and neuroimaging research. Following this, she became a teacher for Baltimore City Schools, teaching physics at the Baltimore School for the Arts, a public pre-professional arts school in Baltimore, Maryland. Her academic achievements have included several fellowships and awards to competitive NASA programs. She is a Master Educator and Education Ambassador for NASA and the American Institute for Physics. In 2015 she was a guest of President Obama at Astronomy Night at the White House.

Further links
Find out more about SEEC
More about Phyllis Friello

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Phyllis Friello

Phyllis Friello is the Education manager for professional development at Space Center Houston and the Johnson Space Center’s Educator Resource Center at SCH. She earned a B.S. from the George Washington University, in Washington, D.C. and a M.S. from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. The majority of her professional career was as a research scientist and manager at the Johns Hopkins and Harvard Schools of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, focusing on ophthalmology and neuroimaging research. Following this, she became a teacher for Baltimore City Schools, teaching physics at the Baltimore School for the Arts, a public pre-professional arts school in Baltimore, Maryland. Her academic achievements have included several fellowships and awards to competitive NASA programs. She is a Master Educator and Education Ambassador for NASA and the American Institute for Physics. In 2015 she was a guest of President Obama at Astronomy Night at the White House.

Further links
Find out more about SEEC
More about Phyllis Friello

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Jacqueline Monteith

Jacqueline began teaching high school in Northern Canada after graduating from the University of Winnipeg. In 2012, Jacqueline received her Master’s Degree in Distance Education and in 2013, she began her current position as a Science Instructional Coach with Frontier School Division. Her role is to teach and support teachers, and thus our youth, using a variety of science methods. Jacqueline’s 18 years of experience throughout the North, her degree in Distance Education, and her zest for thinking differently has made her an ideal education leader for 2020 and beyond.

Further links
Jacqueline Monteith on LinkedIn
The Learning Jam- presented by Toddle

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Jacqueline Monteith

Jacqueline began teaching high school in Northern Canada after graduating from the University of Winnipeg. In 2012, Jacqueline received her Master’s Degree in Distance Education and in 2013, she began her current position as a Science Instructional Coach with Frontier School Division. Her role is to teach and support teachers, and thus our youth, using a variety of science methods. Jacqueline’s 18 years of experience throughout the North, her degree in Distance Education, and her zest for thinking differently has made her an ideal education leader for 2020 and beyond.

Further links
Jacqueline Monteith on LinkedIn
The Learning Jam- presented by Toddle

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Dr Jo Montgomery

With both a teaching and science background, Dr Jo Montgomery has more than 20 years’ experience working with children and schools to support science education from Early Years to university. Passionate about encouraging curiosity and investigation, Jo is a primary science specialist, delivering fun and engaging curriculum-relevant, hands-on science workshops and STEM clubs in schools and for community groups. She also supports teacher professional development as a STEM Learning Associate Facilitator, Primary Science Quality Mark hub leader, Great Science Share for Schools Regional Champion and independent consultant in the UK.

Further links
The Dr Jo Science website
Dr Jo Science on Twitter
The Learning Jam- presented by Toddle

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Dr Jo Montgomery

With both a teaching and science background, Dr Jo Montgomery has more than 20 years’ experience working with children and schools to support science education from Early Years to university. Passionate about encouraging curiosity and investigation, Jo is a primary science specialist, delivering fun and engaging curriculum-relevant, hands-on science workshops and STEM clubs in schools and for community groups. She also supports teacher professional development as a STEM Learning Associate Facilitator, Primary Science Quality Mark hub leader, Great Science Share for Schools Regional Champion and independent consultant in the UK.

Further links
The Dr Jo Science website
Dr Jo Science on Twitter
The Learning Jam- presented by Toddle

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Heather Catchpole

Heather co-founded STEM-specialist media company Refraction Media in 2013 with a view to creating a smarter future – one in which everyone has access to the skills they need to make a better planet. Heather previously worked for over a decade as an editor, science news journalist and producer at the ABC, Cosmos and CSIRO. Refraction Media have distributed over 1.75 million magazines to students across the USA, Australia and New Zealand through the Careers with STEM brand. In 2015 the company was awarded as Publish Australia’s best small publisher and was twice shortlisted best startup in the Telstra Business Awards.

Further links
Free copies of 2019 Careers with STEM (whilst stocks last):
2020 Educator survey
Past interview with co-founder Karen Taylor-Brown

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Heather Catchpole

Heather co-founded STEM-specialist media company Refraction Media in 2013 with a view to creating a smarter future – one in which everyone has access to the skills they need to make a better planet. Heather previously worked for over a decade as an editor, science news journalist and producer at the ABC, Cosmos and CSIRO. Refraction Media have distributed over 1.75 million magazines to students across the USA, Australia and New Zealand through the Careers with STEM brand. In 2015 the company was awarded as Publish Australia’s best small publisher and was twice shortlisted best startup in the Telstra Business Awards.

Further links
Free copies of 2019 Careers with STEM (whilst stocks last):
2020 Educator survey
Past interview with co-founder Karen Taylor-Brown

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Isla Nakano

Isla is currently the host of a national kids’ science show, Scope on Network Ten. She then studied a Bachelor of Science at The University of Sydney before pursuing her passion for communicating science. She studied a Master of Science Communication while touring remote and regional Australia performing live science shows for schools and communities with the Questacon Science Circus. From there, Isla continued to work with Questacon – the National Science and Technology Centre, where she facilitated hands-on STEM, design and innovation workshops. She then went on to coordinate the Questacon Science Circus, where she trained and mentored Masters students in Science Communication.

As the host of Scope, Isla’s role involves writing and presenting segments that aim to spark an interest in science for kids between 8 and 12, as well as liaise with scientists to communicate their research in an engaging and interesting way. She is passionate about increasing more women and girls into STEM, and increasing diversity in television.

Further links on Instagram
Isla Nakano
Scope TV

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Isla Nakano

Isla is currently the host of a national kids’ science show, Scope on Network Ten. She then studied a Bachelor of Science at The University of Sydney before pursuing her passion for communicating science. She studied a Master of Science Communication while touring remote and regional Australia performing live science shows for schools and communities with the Questacon Science Circus. From there, Isla continued to work with Questacon – the National Science and Technology Centre, where she facilitated hands-on STEM, design and innovation workshops. She then went on to coordinate the Questacon Science Circus, where she trained and mentored Masters students in Science Communication.

As the host of Scope, Isla’s role involves writing and presenting segments that aim to spark an interest in science for kids between 8 and 12, as well as liaise with scientists to communicate their research in an engaging and interesting way. She is passionate about increasing more women and girls into STEM, and increasing diversity in television.

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Isla Nakano
Scope TV

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Margaret Croucher

Margaret Croucher from Le Salle College Bankstown is a highly respected lab technician and is highly passionate about helping other labbies across NSW support teaching & learning in schools. She has received a Parliament of NSW Award in recognition of her volunteer work over recent decades in helping to set up ASETNSW and is on the council for Science Education Technicians Australia. She works across schools in state, independent and catholic sectors as well as tertiary and TAFE institutions.

Further links
ASETNSW
SETA

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Margaret Croucher

Margaret Croucher from Le Salle College Bankstown is a highly respected lab technician and is highly passionate about helping other labbies across NSW support teaching & learning in schools. She has received a Parliament of NSW Award in recognition of her volunteer work over recent decades in helping to set up ASETNSW and is on the council for Science Education Technicians Australia. She works across schools in state, independent and catholic sectors as well as tertiary and TAFE institutions.

Further links
ASETNSW
SETA

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Dr James O'Hanlon

James O'Hanlon is a scientist, artist and science communicator. His research aims to understand the weird and wonderful lives of insects and spiders. He is the founder and director of In Situ Science, a registered charity dedicated to science outreach and community engagement. James hosts the In Situ Science podcast where he interviews scientists about their discoveries and how science works 'behind the scenes.

Further links
Science & Art
James on Instagram

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Dr James O'Hanlon

James O'Hanlon is a scientist, artist and science communicator. His research aims to understand the weird and wonderful lives of insects and spiders. He is the founder and director of In Situ Science, a registered charity dedicated to science outreach and community engagement. James hosts the In Situ Science podcast where he interviews scientists about their discoveries and how science works 'behind the scenes.

Further links
Science & Art
James on Instagram

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Life Education

Life Education is Australia’s largest provider of preventive health and drug education to school children. With the help of its iconic mascot Healthy Harold the giraffe, Life Education has been empowering children and young people to make safer and healthy choices for more than 40 years. We work in more than 4,000 schools and preschools across mainland Australia, with more than 700,000 school children participating in our program each year. Our 130 specially trained educators visit students in every state and territory across Australia via our 100 mobile classrooms.

Below are two links which highlight the recent online changes we have made to our product offering, this includes both the online modules as well as TAM-E:

Online Modules

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CvUH0Kx5Q4&feature=youtu.be

Tam-E

https://www.lifeeducation.org.au/about-us/tam-e

About Terese Hooper

Terese Hooper is Director of Education for Life Education NSW / ACT. Terese has an extensive background in education and is a teacher and Life Education Educator. She is the driving force behind Healthy Harold’s online and virtual innovation. Working closely with both NSW Health and the NSW Department of Education, Terese is committed to ensuring that children and young people in Australia have opportunities to benefit from health and wellbeing education.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Life Education

Life Education is Australia’s largest provider of preventive health and drug education to school children. With the help of its iconic mascot Healthy Harold the giraffe, Life Education has been empowering children and young people to make safer and healthy choices for more than 40 years. We work in more than 4,000 schools and preschools across mainland Australia, with more than 700,000 school children participating in our program each year. Our 130 specially trained educators visit students in every state and territory across Australia via our 100 mobile classrooms.

Below are two links which highlight the recent online changes we have made to our product offering, this includes both the online modules as well as TAM-E:

Online Modules

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CvUH0Kx5Q4&feature=youtu.be

Tam-E

https://www.lifeeducation.org.au/about-us/tam-e

About Terese Hooper

Terese Hooper is Director of Education for Life Education NSW / ACT. Terese has an extensive background in education and is a teacher and Life Education Educator. She is the driving force behind Healthy Harold’s online and virtual innovation. Working closely with both NSW Health and the NSW Department of Education, Terese is committed to ensuring that children and young people in Australia have opportunities to benefit from health and wellbeing education.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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 practise & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About the TI Codes Contest

The 2020 TI Codes Contest is based on a food-themed coding competition, designed to challenge students in Years 7-10 to use their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) skills to automate or optimise a process related to food using TI technology.

Whether it is a smart food storage product for the home, a way to make food delivery more efficient or a more sustainable agriculture solution for Australian farmers, if it is related to food, it is eligible to win the TI Codes Contest Australia.

For students learning virtually or in a classroom, the TI Codes Contest is free to enter and the perfect challenge that is sure to set minds racing and creativity soaring.

Secondary School Students and STEM Teachers are encouraged to read the rules and form a team to enter the TI Codes Contest today at: www.education.ti.com/au/codescontest
Instagram @ticalculatorsau
Facebook @ticodescontestaustralia

About Texas Instruments:

Education Technology, a business of Texas Instruments, provides a wide range of tools connecting the classroom experience with real-world applications, helping students and teachers to explore mathematics and science interactively. TI’s products and services are tested vigorously against recognized third-party research, which shows that the effective use of graphing calculators improves the mathematical skills of students and their attitudes toward mathematics. Visit www.education.ti.com/australia.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About the TI Codes Contest

The 2020 TI Codes Contest is based on a food-themed coding competition, designed to challenge students in Years 7-10 to use their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) skills to automate or optimise a process related to food using TI technology.

Whether it is a smart food storage product for the home, a way to make food delivery more efficient or a more sustainable agriculture solution for Australian farmers, if it is related to food, it is eligible to win the TI Codes Contest Australia.

For students learning virtually or in a classroom, the TI Codes Contest is free to enter and the perfect challenge that is sure to set minds racing and creativity soaring.

Secondary School Students and STEM Teachers are encouraged to read the rules and form a team to enter the TI Codes Contest today at: www.education.ti.com/au/codescontest
Instagram @ticalculatorsau
Facebook @ticodescontestaustralia

About Texas Instruments:

Education Technology, a business of Texas Instruments, provides a wide range of tools connecting the classroom experience with real-world applications, helping students and teachers to explore mathematics and science interactively. TI’s products and services are tested vigorously against recognized third-party research, which shows that the effective use of graphing calculators improves the mathematical skills of students and their attitudes toward mathematics. Visit www.education.ti.com/australia.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

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This is done by posing Grand Challenges that STEM will solve, connecting students with passionate teachers and experts from university and industry in an immersive virtual space. Underpinned by a problem-based learning approach, these course challenges enrich student learning and inspire a passion for STEM.

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Glenn Beaumont

Deputy Principal, Queensland Virtual STEM Academy. Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology.

Glenn has taught across the primary and secondary sector in metropolitan, regional and distance education settings. Roles in these schools have included teacher, Science and Technology Head of Department and both Deputy and Principal of Middle years. He has pursued his passion for STEM, from his original Science degree through post-graduate qualifications in Education, Educational Technology, Science Education, and is currently completing his PhD exploring adolescent curiosity in learning science.

About Breeha Sinnamon

QVSA’s Central Queensland Coordinator, Rockhampton State High School

Breeha has been a teacher at Rockhampton State High School for more than 15 years and has a passion for STEM, Science and Physical Education. Breeha is now working at part of the QVSA network to provide STEM enrichment programs to students in Years 5 – 9 across the Central Queensland region, and the wider Queensland community. The QVSA at CQ’s priorities include delivering high quality, authentic STEM-based immersion programs that are student-centred and wrapped in deep learning, in partnership with CQUniversity and other industry collaborators.

Wendy Bode

Deputy Principal, Global Tropics Future Project. Thuringowa State High School.

In her role as Deputy Principal at Thuringowa State High School, Wendy is leading a unique partnership between the Queensland Department of Education and James Cook University called the Global Tropics Future Project. With over 20 years experience as a Science teacher and Head of Department, Wendy is now shaping the future of STEM education in North Queensland through the Global Tropics Future Project’s key priorities of maximising the potential of gifted students, strengthening outcomes for Indigenous students and improving outcomes for socioeconomically disadvantaged students and students from a rural and remote background. In preparing North Queensland’s students to meet the increasing demands of STEM graduates in the workforce, the innovative nature of the Global Tropics Future Project provides opportunities for like-minded students to connect and collaboratively explore their passion for STEM as they become future problem solvers, critical and creative thinkers.

Find out more:
https://qvsa.eq.edu.au/about-us

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

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See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.]]>ff8667ea-9c77-42a7-be55-ac2f002d3b91Mon, 07 Sep 2020 02:50:01 +0000Ben NewsomeDiscover the QLD Virtual STEM Academy, an initiative Queensland Government’s Advancing Education: An action plan for education in Queensland. After only a couple of years, it has been making a massive difference in providing deep STEM enrichment for...
This is done by posing Grand Challenges that STEM will solve, connecting students with passionate teachers and experts from university and industry in an immersive virtual space. Underpinned by a problem-based learning approach, these course challenges enrich student learning and inspire a passion for STEM.

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Glenn Beaumont

Deputy Principal, Queensland Virtual STEM Academy. Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology.

Glenn has taught across the primary and secondary sector in metropolitan, regional and distance education settings. Roles in these schools have included teacher, Science and Technology Head of Department and both Deputy and Principal of Middle years. He has pursued his passion for STEM, from his original Science degree through post-graduate qualifications in Education, Educational Technology, Science Education, and is currently completing his PhD exploring adolescent curiosity in learning science.

About Breeha Sinnamon

QVSA’s Central Queensland Coordinator, Rockhampton State High School

Breeha has been a teacher at Rockhampton State High School for more than 15 years and has a passion for STEM, Science and Physical Education. Breeha is now working at part of the QVSA network to provide STEM enrichment programs to students in Years 5 – 9 across the Central Queensland region, and the wider Queensland community. The QVSA at CQ’s priorities include delivering high quality, authentic STEM-based immersion programs that are student-centred and wrapped in deep learning, in partnership with CQUniversity and other industry collaborators.

Wendy Bode

Deputy Principal, Global Tropics Future Project. Thuringowa State High School.

In her role as Deputy Principal at Thuringowa State High School, Wendy is leading a unique partnership between the Queensland Department of Education and James Cook University called the Global Tropics Future Project. With over 20 years experience as a Science teacher and Head of Department, Wendy is now shaping the future of STEM education in North Queensland through the Global Tropics Future Project’s key priorities of maximising the potential of gifted students, strengthening outcomes for Indigenous students and improving outcomes for socioeconomically disadvantaged students and students from a rural and remote background. In preparing North Queensland’s students to meet the increasing demands of STEM graduates in the workforce, the innovative nature of the Global Tropics Future Project provides opportunities for like-minded students to connect and collaboratively explore their passion for STEM as they become future problem solvers, critical and creative thinkers.

Find out more:
https://qvsa.eq.edu.au/about-us

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian...]]>2269falsefullSciScouts with Kate Lehanehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sciscouts-with-kate-lehane--40466760
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About SciScouts ACT

SciScouts is Scouts ACT’s STEM and Innovation program established in 2015 to offer exciting STEM opportunities for our youth members. The SciScouts program builds partnerships with local universities and other specialist providers to connect our youth members with passionate experts.

Evidence has shown that hands-on activities are one of the most effective ways to get youth engaged and interested in STEM. The strength of Scouting is the hands-on practical programs that they deliver according to the “Learning by Doing” ethos of the Scouting organisation, within a Plan > Do > Review methodology. SciScouts is nurturing an already naturally inquisitive audience of young people; SciScouts just provides the opportunities to build excitement, influence career aspirations, and aim to foster pure and simple inspiration in science discovery and innovation.

Scouts Australia has recently introduced a new Award Scheme which includes STEM & Innovation, as one of six new Special Interest Areas (SIAs). SIAs encourage Scouts to try new things and to progress through their existing interests. Scouts will be involved in the cycle of Plan > Do > Review > for a project or activity related to one of the Special Interest Areas. This involves the Scout setting personal goals with support from others.

By injecting broader STEM into existing programs SciScouts support Leaders to further enhance the experience of the youth members. This also strengthens the skills of our youth members and Leaders and provides them with confidence to lead similar activities. This is achieved by participation activities, events and workshops. We will also deliver resource materials to support Leaders in maintaining the momentum and interest that is generated.

Visit www.scoutsact.com.au or follow SciScouts on Facebook to keep up to date with their latest activities and programs.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>37b20d63-785c-4ada-a343-ac210054931eMon, 24 Aug 2020 05:15:00 +0000Ben NewsomeDiscover the impact that SciScouts is having on kids across the ACT and beyond! We chat with Kate Lehane, the Branch Commissioner – STEM & Innovation for the Scouts Australia (ACT Branch) where she leads the SciScouts program encouraging Scouts and...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About SciScouts ACT

SciScouts is Scouts ACT’s STEM and Innovation program established in 2015 to offer exciting STEM opportunities for our youth members. The SciScouts program builds partnerships with local universities and other specialist providers to connect our youth members with passionate experts.

Evidence has shown that hands-on activities are one of the most effective ways to get youth engaged and interested in STEM. The strength of Scouting is the hands-on practical programs that they deliver according to the “Learning by Doing” ethos of the Scouting organisation, within a Plan > Do > Review methodology. SciScouts is nurturing an already naturally inquisitive audience of young people; SciScouts just provides the opportunities to build excitement, influence career aspirations, and aim to foster pure and simple inspiration in science discovery and innovation.

Scouts Australia has recently introduced a new Award Scheme which includes STEM & Innovation, as one of six new Special Interest Areas (SIAs). SIAs encourage Scouts to try new things and to progress through their existing interests. Scouts will be involved in the cycle of Plan > Do > Review > for a project or activity related to one of the Special Interest Areas. This involves the Scout setting personal goals with support from others.

By injecting broader STEM into existing programs SciScouts support Leaders to further enhance the experience of the youth members. This also strengthens the skills of our youth members and Leaders and provides them with confidence to lead similar activities. This is achieved by participation activities, events and workshops. We will also deliver resource materials to support Leaders in maintaining the momentum and interest that is generated.

Visit www.scoutsact.com.au or follow SciScouts on Facebook to keep up to date with their latest activities and programs.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1621falsefullThe Sydney Science Trailhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sydney-science-trail--40314293Producer of Science Engagement and Events at the Australian Museum and Christian Eckardt, Team Leader Education and Community Programs at the Botanic Gardens & Centennial Parklands to find out more!

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About the Sydney Science Trail (Aug 15 – Sept 15, 2020)

The Sydney Science Trail features more than 50 pit stops to visit along the way and is bubbling over with immersive games, virtual panel discussions with Australia’s pre-eminent scientists, explosive science shows and tours from world-class scientists and researchers.

Discover the beautiful treasures and deadly threats of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney in The Living Laboratory 360° virtual tour; beam live to the Coral Sea and uncover its mysterious, briny depths with Exploring Unseen Oceans; gain a timely understanding on how bushfires can be both friend and foe in the Australian Fires – Impacts and Opportunities live panel; and become a certified citizen scientist tracking Australia’s Cane Toad population with your smartphone in the Australian Museum’s FrogID.

Kids can also explore natural tucker that has been used by First Nations people for thousands of years with Bush Food Experience, locate real dinosaurs living amongst us with I Spy a Wollemi, go on a local Bush Blitz to discover the native species in their own backyards, and then help protect them from disease and pests in the Biosecurity Warrior interactive video game.

On the Trail, children, and teens, together with their adult friends and teachers, will have access to Australian science’s top minds through talks and panels traversing topics ranging from the ethics of artificial intelligence to overcoming the gender disparity in STEM. University of Sydney’s Dr Karl Kruszelnicki will host an expert panel tackling The Big Questions of Science; conservationist and former Australian of the Year Tim Flannery will provide unique insight on What does Climate Change Means to You?; and future space cadets can join Australia’s very own engineer for a day at the International Space Station in A Day in the Life of ISS Flight Controller Andrea Boyd.

The Sydney Science Trail school program, created in partnership with the NSW Department of Education, will include over 30 school sessions, inviting students and teachers to explore the theme of adaptation through an immersive, curriculum-linked virtual classroom.

Students can compete against each other in ANSTO’s National Science Week Hackathon and be inspired by an incredible Women in STEM live panel.

Meanwhile, teachers and home-schooling parents can expand their horizons with professional development courses on topics such as incorporating Indigenous perspectives into lesson plans, harnessing outdoor learning activities and many more.

This initiative is supported by Inspiring Australia as part of National Science Week, an annual celebration that excites the inner scientists in all of us.

Sydney Science Trail is also supported by media partner, ABC Radio Sydney.

Visit www.sydneysciencetrail.net.au

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>03b82c50-420a-4b89-99c3-ac16018105e5Thu, 13 Aug 2020 23:28:00 +0000Ben NewsomeDiscover over 50 amazing virtual science offerings via the Sydney Science Trail, a highly varied science initiative presented by The Australian Museum and the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. Supported by Inspiring Australia as part of National Science...Producer of Science Engagement and Events at the Australian Museum and Christian Eckardt, Team Leader Education and Community Programs at the Botanic Gardens & Centennial Parklands to find out more!

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About the Sydney Science Trail (Aug 15 – Sept 15, 2020)

The Sydney Science Trail features more than 50 pit stops to visit along the way and is bubbling over with immersive games, virtual panel discussions with Australia’s pre-eminent scientists, explosive science shows and tours from world-class scientists and researchers.

Discover the beautiful treasures and deadly threats of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney in The Living Laboratory 360° virtual tour; beam live to the Coral Sea and uncover its mysterious, briny depths with Exploring Unseen Oceans; gain a timely understanding on how bushfires can be both friend and foe in the Australian Fires – Impacts and Opportunities live panel; and become a certified citizen scientist tracking Australia’s Cane Toad population with your smartphone in the Australian Museum’s FrogID.

Kids can also explore natural tucker that has been used by First Nations people for thousands of years with Bush Food Experience, locate real dinosaurs living amongst us with I Spy a Wollemi, go on a local Bush Blitz to discover the native species in their own backyards, and then help protect them from disease and pests in the Biosecurity Warrior interactive video game.

On the Trail, children, and teens, together with their adult friends and teachers, will have access to Australian science’s top minds through talks and panels traversing topics ranging from the ethics of artificial intelligence to overcoming the gender disparity in STEM. University of Sydney’s Dr Karl Kruszelnicki will host an expert panel tackling The Big Questions of Science; conservationist and former Australian of the Year Tim Flannery will provide unique insight on What does Climate Change Means to You?; and future space cadets can join Australia’s very own engineer for a day at the International Space Station in A Day in the Life of ISS Flight Controller Andrea Boyd.

The Sydney Science Trail school program, created in partnership with the NSW Department of Education, will include over 30 school sessions, inviting students and teachers to explore the theme of adaptation through an immersive, curriculum-linked virtual classroom.

Students can compete against each other in ANSTO’s National Science Week Hackathon and be inspired by an incredible Women in STEM live panel.

Meanwhile, teachers and home-schooling parents can expand their horizons with professional development courses on topics such as incorporating Indigenous perspectives into lesson plans, harnessing outdoor learning activities and many more.

This initiative is supported by Inspiring Australia as part of National Science Week, an annual celebration that excites the inner scientists in all of us.

Sydney Science Trail is also supported by media partner, ABC Radio Sydney.

Visit www.sydneysciencetrail.net.au

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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...]]>919falsefullSTEM in the Early Years with Fiona Morrisonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stem-in-the-early-years-with-fiona-morrison--39857626
distance learning classes both authentic and engaging.

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Fiona Morrison

Fiona Morrison is an Infants Teacher and Digital Literacy Coach in an independent school in South Sydney. She has been working with children in various contexts for the last 13 years, including in child care and OOSH. Fiona graduated with Honours in 2014, and is currently studying her Masters of Educational Leadership. She is passionate about STEM in the early years, engaging children’s curiosities and imaginations, and building student’s enjoyment of learning. You can find Fiona on Twitter @FiMorrison2 or on Instagram @teachwithmrsm

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>522b82c0-266e-4f17-b684-abfe0039bd0eMon, 20 Jul 2020 03:35:29 +0000Ben NewsomeStarting off students in STEM in the early years can make such a difference to their perceptions of STEM n their later schooling years. In this episode, we chat with Fiona Morrison who is a passionate advocate of early years STEM and whom shares with...
distance learning classes both authentic and engaging.

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Fiona Morrison

Fiona Morrison is an Infants Teacher and Digital Literacy Coach in an independent school in South Sydney. She has been working with children in various contexts for the last 13 years, including in child care and OOSH. Fiona graduated with Honours in 2014, and is currently studying her Masters of Educational Leadership. She is passionate about STEM in the early years, engaging children’s curiosities and imaginations, and building student’s enjoyment of learning. You can find Fiona on Twitter @FiMorrison2 or on Instagram @teachwithmrsm

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1969falsefullIVC at the Cleveland Museum of Natural Historyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ivc-at-the-cleveland-museum-of-natural-history--33452771
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Lee Gambol

Lee Gambol graduated with a B.A. from Hiram College in the early 1990s, where she studied Theatre Arts and Biology.  Since then, she’s held many jobs combining these two passions: Children’s Theatre Actor, SeaWorld of Ohio Educator, Mr. Wizard traveling performer, Great Lakes Science Center Public Programs teacher, animal hospital vet tech, and HealthSpace Cleveland health educator, to name a few. As a 5-yr old visitor to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, she told her father, “I’m going to work here someday,” and now she does!  As the museum’s Distance Learning Coordinator, Lee develops and has delivered interactive video conference science programs to all 50 states, and 15 countries.

About Cleveland Museum of Natural History

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History makes science relatable by cultivating curiosity! When you visit the Museum, you’ll have the opportunity to delve deep into the past in the dinosaur hall, discover the outer reaches of the Universe in the Shafran Planetarium and experience natural wonders in outdoor galleries. Children can experience hands-on learning in Smead Discovery Center, where the motto is "please touch!". Travelling exhibits bring the world to Cleveland with an ever-changing variety of new subjects to explore as well plus you can experience world-class virtual learning programs.

https://www.cmnh.org/

Further Links

For their regular IVC programs: https://www.cmnh.org/ivc

For their summer 'Cyber Camps':

https://www.cmnh.org/learn/summer-camps

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>7f160d57-f26e-45a6-a279-abe6001a210eFri, 26 Jun 2020 01:41:00 +0000Ben NewsomeWe chat with Lee Gambol, an extraordinary science educator and Distance Learning Coordinator for the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Their interactive virtual learning programs are fantastic and we get to hear some of Lee's thoughts on how to...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Lee Gambol

Lee Gambol graduated with a B.A. from Hiram College in the early 1990s, where she studied Theatre Arts and Biology.  Since then, she’s held many jobs combining these two passions: Children’s Theatre Actor, SeaWorld of Ohio Educator, Mr. Wizard traveling performer, Great Lakes Science Center Public Programs teacher, animal hospital vet tech, and HealthSpace Cleveland health educator, to name a few. As a 5-yr old visitor to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, she told her father, “I’m going to work here someday,” and now she does!  As the museum’s Distance Learning Coordinator, Lee develops and has delivered interactive video conference science programs to all 50 states, and 15 countries.

About Cleveland Museum of Natural History

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History makes science relatable by cultivating curiosity! When you visit the Museum, you’ll have the opportunity to delve deep into the past in the dinosaur hall, discover the outer reaches of the Universe in the Shafran Planetarium and experience natural wonders in outdoor galleries. Children can experience hands-on learning in Smead Discovery Center, where the motto is "please touch!". Travelling exhibits bring the world to Cleveland with an ever-changing variety of new subjects to explore as well plus you can experience world-class virtual learning programs.

https://www.cmnh.org/

Further Links

For their regular IVC programs: https://www.cmnh.org/ivc

For their summer 'Cyber Camps':

https://www.cmnh.org/learn/summer-camps

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1664falsefullEncouraging literacy with Just Kiddinghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/encouraging-literacy-with-just-kidding--30612159
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Mark Holmes

Mark began his publishing career back in the UK before moving to Australia in 1998. Mark was key in the setup, management and implementation of the Melbourne Trading Post online website and sales teams before moving on to work for Channel 9 as a project manager for key programming sponsorships including The Footy Show, Getaway and A Current Affair. In 2003, Mark ventured into creating his own business ‘Yarra Media Pty Ltd’ with the sole focus on producing an informative, fun, children’s newspaper title that encouraged reading and learning across both primary schools and also homes nationally. Today, ‘Just Kidding’ is Australia’s largest kids magazine in circulation distributed to over 800 primary schools with a circulation of just over 220,000 copies per issue.

About Just Kidding

Just Kidding is an informative, entertaining read that appeals to both boys and girls aged 7-13 years. The newspaper title is curriculum aligned where the most common educational learning themes are constantly researched and developed alongside specific teachers notes for in class learning. With a pagination of between 80-120 pages per issue, Just Kidding makes reading fun not only through educational content but also through the likes of sports, interviews, movie news, competitions, activities and much more.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>cb114aad-ba10-49a8-91ad-abda000912d3Sun, 14 Jun 2020 00:38:34 +0000Ben NewsomeGiving opportunities for kids to get engaged with reading & hands-on activities is so important! Today we chat with Mark Holmes, publisher of Yarra Media and founder Just Kidding, Australia's largest kids magazine in circulation. This is a fantastic...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Mark Holmes

Mark began his publishing career back in the UK before moving to Australia in 1998. Mark was key in the setup, management and implementation of the Melbourne Trading Post online website and sales teams before moving on to work for Channel 9 as a project manager for key programming sponsorships including The Footy Show, Getaway and A Current Affair. In 2003, Mark ventured into creating his own business ‘Yarra Media Pty Ltd’ with the sole focus on producing an informative, fun, children’s newspaper title that encouraged reading and learning across both primary schools and also homes nationally. Today, ‘Just Kidding’ is Australia’s largest kids magazine in circulation distributed to over 800 primary schools with a circulation of just over 220,000 copies per issue.

About Just Kidding

Just Kidding is an informative, entertaining read that appeals to both boys and girls aged 7-13 years. The newspaper title is curriculum aligned where the most common educational learning themes are constantly researched and developed alongside specific teachers notes for in class learning. With a pagination of between 80-120 pages per issue, Just Kidding makes reading fun not only through educational content but also through the likes of sports, interviews, movie news, competitions, activities and much more.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1580falsefullInspiring the Future Australiahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inspiring-the-future-australia--28987852
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More about Adrian Rhodes

Adrian has 48 years of experience in education, community development, career development and cross-sector partnership brokering in Australia and overseas and is passionate about supporting young people to reach their full educational and vocational potential. He commenced his career as a Primary School Teacher in Victoria and in a remote indigenous community school in Western Australia. For the past 20 years, Adrian has been in heavily involved in vocational education and government-funded career support programs for school students in the greater Sydney region. He has brokered numerous sustainable partnerships between schools, business and community organisations that continue to broaden the career horizons of young people. He is a member of the NSW Justices Association and member of the Asia-Pacific and International Partnership Brokers Associations.

About the Inspiring the Future Australia Campaign

Inspiring the Future (ITF) Australia is a national campaign to give every school student the opportunity to be inspired and motivated by volunteers from a wide range of occupations and industries at all levels. Workplace volunteers sign up on the ITF online platform where they create a personal profile including school regions they are willing to travel to on invitation. Teachers sign up online for free to search for and invite registered volunteers into their school to share their career story or help in other ways. ITF challenges gender, cultural and socio-economic stereotyping, broadens students’ career horizons and helps to illustrate the relevance of their classroom studies to workplace applications. The more connections that school students have with people from the workplace, the better equipped they are to make informed decisions about their future study and career options and to gain meaningful employment. ITF expands the number of those connections, especially for students with limited role models, living in families experiencing intergenerational unemployment and other types of entrenched social disadvantage.

https://www.inspiringthefuture.org.au/page/homepage

School Industry Partnership

At Schools Industry Partnership (SIP), they believe that every young person has a gift or talent inside them. the team st SIP work with young people to help them discover their career passion and how to transform their skills leading to real jobs.

https://schoolsindustry.com.au/

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>7ebe1670-6577-4653-8aa2-abcf006e8f1dWed, 03 Jun 2020 06:49:28 +0000Ben NewsomeFind out how the Inspiring the Future Australia campaign is helping connect students to people in STEM careers! We chat with Adrian Rhodes who is the Director for the project and discover not only how easy it is for schools to connect, but also the...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More about Adrian Rhodes

Adrian has 48 years of experience in education, community development, career development and cross-sector partnership brokering in Australia and overseas and is passionate about supporting young people to reach their full educational and vocational potential. He commenced his career as a Primary School Teacher in Victoria and in a remote indigenous community school in Western Australia. For the past 20 years, Adrian has been in heavily involved in vocational education and government-funded career support programs for school students in the greater Sydney region. He has brokered numerous sustainable partnerships between schools, business and community organisations that continue to broaden the career horizons of young people. He is a member of the NSW Justices Association and member of the Asia-Pacific and International Partnership Brokers Associations.

About the Inspiring the Future Australia Campaign

Inspiring the Future (ITF) Australia is a national campaign to give every school student the opportunity to be inspired and motivated by volunteers from a wide range of occupations and industries at all levels. Workplace volunteers sign up on the ITF online platform where they create a personal profile including school regions they are willing to travel to on invitation. Teachers sign up online for free to search for and invite registered volunteers into their school to share their career story or help in other ways. ITF challenges gender, cultural and socio-economic stereotyping, broadens students’ career horizons and helps to illustrate the relevance of their classroom studies to workplace applications. The more connections that school students have with people from the workplace, the better equipped they are to make informed decisions about their future study and career options and to gain meaningful employment. ITF expands the number of those connections, especially for students with limited role models, living in families experiencing intergenerational unemployment and other types of entrenched social disadvantage.

https://www.inspiringthefuture.org.au/page/homepage

School Industry Partnership

At Schools Industry Partnership (SIP), they believe that every young person has a gift or talent inside them. the team st SIP work with young people to help them discover their career passion and how to transform their skills leading to real jobs.

https://schoolsindustry.com.au/

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1884falsefullTeaching archaeological science at the Penn Museumhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/teaching-archaeological-science-at-the-penn-museum--28600118
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Allyson Mitchell

Throughout her professional and scholastic careers, Allyson Mitchell has focused on how technology can act as a bridge to connect formal and informal educational spaces and programs. Prior to joining the Penn Museum, Mitchell served as the Curator of Education at the Delaware History Museum, where she created a new Distance Learning studio and supporting programs. During her time in Delaware, Allyson acted as the State Coordinator for the National History Day program for two consecutive years. Mitchell has held a variety of positions within the Education Department at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where she primarily worked to assist K-12 educators in integrating museum collections and technology into their classroom curriculum. She graduated with high honours from Tyler School of Art at Temple University with a Bachelor’s degree in Art History and minor Italian. She earned a Master’s degree in Museum Education at the University of the Arts and recently received her certification in Global Education Leadership. Mitchell has presented at the 2016 Mid-Atlantic Association of Museum Conference and the 2017 American Association of Museum Expo and Conference to discuss the implications of distance learning in a museum setting. In Summer 2019, Mitchell served as Guest Editor for the Journal of Museum Education, 44:3- Virtual Visits: Museums Beaming in Live to which she also contributed an article focusing on her work at the Penn Museum.

Penn Museum

Website: www.penn.museum

Programs: Interactive Virtual Learning Programs Page for families, educational groups, and adults.

Quick links to digital resources: Great Lecture Playlists, Digital Daily Digs, At-Home Anthropology for Kids

Artifact Lab Blog: https://www.penn.museum/sites/artifactlab/

Center For The Analysis of Archaeological Materials (CAAM) https://www.penn.museum/learn/penn-students/caam

Virtual Learning

Journal of Museum Education, 44.3 – ‘Virtual Visits: Museums Beaming in Live!’ link to full issue

*Be in touch with mallysonconsult@gmail.com for information about specific articles

Links to Authors Institutions

EarthEco International – Click here to learn more about their view into science through Interactive Virtual Learning workshops!

Cleveland Museum of Art –Discover more about looking at objects as artists with a LIVE virtual visit by clicking here

Find out more about these and more Content Providers at the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration

Philadelphia Science Festival
https://www.fi.edu/psf

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>179f710e-8a09-415c-9a6c-abca0027dd16Fri, 29 May 2020 02:34:19 +0000Ben NewsomeBringing science, history & culture together can be so rewarding for learners! In this episode, we chat with Allyson Mitchell who is the Outreach Programs Manager for Penn Museum, also known as the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Allyson Mitchell

Throughout her professional and scholastic careers, Allyson Mitchell has focused on how technology can act as a bridge to connect formal and informal educational spaces and programs. Prior to joining the Penn Museum, Mitchell served as the Curator of Education at the Delaware History Museum, where she created a new Distance Learning studio and supporting programs. During her time in Delaware, Allyson acted as the State Coordinator for the National History Day program for two consecutive years. Mitchell has held a variety of positions within the Education Department at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where she primarily worked to assist K-12 educators in integrating museum collections and technology into their classroom curriculum. She graduated with high honours from Tyler School of Art at Temple University with a Bachelor’s degree in Art History and minor Italian. She earned a Master’s degree in Museum Education at the University of the Arts and recently received her certification in Global Education Leadership. Mitchell has presented at the 2016 Mid-Atlantic Association of Museum Conference and the 2017 American Association of Museum Expo and Conference to discuss the implications of distance learning in a museum setting. In Summer 2019, Mitchell served as Guest Editor for the Journal of Museum Education, 44:3- Virtual Visits: Museums Beaming in Live to which she also contributed an article focusing on her work at the Penn Museum.

Penn Museum

Website: www.penn.museum

Programs: Interactive Virtual Learning Programs Page for families, educational groups, and adults.

Quick links to digital resources: Great Lecture Playlists, Digital Daily Digs, At-Home Anthropology for Kids

Artifact Lab Blog: https://www.penn.museum/sites/artifactlab/

Center For The Analysis of Archaeological Materials (CAAM) https://www.penn.museum/learn/penn-students/caam

Virtual Learning

Journal of Museum Education, 44.3 – ‘Virtual Visits: Museums Beaming in Live!’ link to full issue

*Be in touch with mallysonconsult@gmail.com for information about specific articles

Links to Authors Institutions

EarthEco International – Click here to learn more about their view into science through Interactive Virtual Learning workshops!

Cleveland Museum of Art –Discover more about looking at objects as artists with a LIVE virtual visit by clicking here

Find out more about these and more Content Providers at the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration

Philadelphia Science Festival
https://www.fi.edu/psf

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

3396falsefullPoetry & Science Combinedhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/poetry-science-combined--28009760
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Dr Sam Illingworth

Dr Sam Illingworth research focusses on using poetry and games to help develop dialogue between scientists and non-scientists. You can find out more about his research by visiting his website www.samillingworth.com, and connect with him on Twitter @samillingworth.

Extra links:

Blog: https://thepoetryofscience.scienceblog.com/

Podcast: https://scipoetry.podbean.com/

Book: https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526127983/

Research https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212096317301055

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>42b7b9a5-4d5e-43fc-8023-abc3000a67b5Fri, 22 May 2020 00:45:49 +0000Ben NewsomeHere's a challenge to take up - why not try combining poetry with your science programs? We chat the positive impact this has on learning and about how this can be done with Dr Sam Illingworth, a Senior Lecturer in science communication at the...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Dr Sam Illingworth

Dr Sam Illingworth research focusses on using poetry and games to help develop dialogue between scientists and non-scientists. You can find out more about his research by visiting his website www.samillingworth.com, and connect with him on Twitter @samillingworth.

Extra links:

Blog: https://thepoetryofscience.scienceblog.com/

Podcast: https://scipoetry.podbean.com/

Book: https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526127983/

Research https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212096317301055

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1661falsefullSTEM Everyday with Chris Woodshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stem-everyday-with-chris-woods--27362702
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Chris Woods

Chris Woods has been inspiring kids as a math teacher for 20+ years. In addition to his work in the classroom, Chris shares free STEM resources on his website dailystem.com and @dailystem on social media, and is the host of “The STEM Everyday Podcast”

Chris loves finding creative ways to inspire students, especially by adding STEM to everyday classrooms & making STEM accessible to families at home.
Chris has been happily married to his wife Sue for 21 years & has 3 great kidsLearn more at dailystem.com

Find @DailySTEM on:  Twitter |  Instagram |  Facebook |  YouTube
Listen to the STEM Everyday Podcast

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>75c2b60c-fa4c-4a0e-8e02-abbb013dc382Thu, 14 May 2020 19:21:00 +0000Ben NewsomeHang out with Chris Woods, the host of The STEM Everyday Podcast and mathematics teacher of 20+ years! Find out his thoughts on helping students get engaged in STEM through inquiry-based learning and also how he integrates maths into everyday lessons....
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Chris Woods

Chris Woods has been inspiring kids as a math teacher for 20+ years. In addition to his work in the classroom, Chris shares free STEM resources on his website dailystem.com and @dailystem on social media, and is the host of “The STEM Everyday Podcast”

Chris loves finding creative ways to inspire students, especially by adding STEM to everyday classrooms & making STEM accessible to families at home.
Chris has been happily married to his wife Sue for 21 years & has 3 great kidsLearn more at dailystem.com

Find @DailySTEM on:  Twitter |  Instagram |  Facebook |  YouTube
Listen to the STEM Everyday Podcast

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>2131falsefullSCINEMA - Bringing science stories to lifehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scinema-bringing-science-stories-to-life--26853058
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About the SCINEMA International Science Film Festival

SCINEMA is the largest international science film festival in the Southern Hemisphere, showcasing the best science feature, documentary, animated and experimental films from filmmakers around the world. In 2019, over 600 venues hosted screenings to an audience of 100,000 people. From cinema screenings in major cities and towns around the country, to community-run screenings in every state and territory (and Antarctica), SCINEMA reaches every corner of the country to bring the joy of science. From the unique to the funny, the thought-provoking to the wonderous, SCINEMA is a celebration of science on screen.

But beyond just being a science film festival, SCINEMA incorporates an education program to bring science on screen into the classrooms of Australia. With films and resources mapped to the Australian curriculum, SCINEMA creates a unique way of teaching and discussing science and scientific issues. Educators can register for the program here.

About Ben Lewis

Ben Lewis is the Editor of Australia’s Science Channel – a not-for-profit online platform dedicated to telling Australian science stories. After completing a PhD in skin cancer biology and molecular pharmacology (a fancy way of saying he was researching ways to prevent skin cancer) he realized he enjoyed telling science stories more than doing the science. Having worked across live events, video and documentary making, written articles, and radio around the country, Ben has been lucky enough to tell science stories with not only Australia’s awesome scientists, but also Brian Cox, Jane Goodall, Alan Duffy, Bill Nye, Dr Karl, the ABC, BBC Worldwide, astronauts, comedians, and Antarctic explorers. They once even let him inside a nuclear reactor - his next targets are to work in Antarctica and space. You can see Ben’s “Today I Learnt” series on Twitter @BenSciGuy

About Jennifer Chalmers

Jennifer Chalmers is the Education Specialist at The Royal Institution of Australia. With a background in Product Design Engineering and Science teaching, she spends her day collating the latest articles and videos about developments in STEM, creating educational resources to engage and excite students in all things STEM. Her biggest passion is getting students involved in STEM and loves nothing more than when someone realises that their future may lie in this field (except maybe her miniature dachshund, Bobbie).

The Royal Institution of Australia is an independent charity dedicated to connecting people with the world of science through news, videos, events and educational resources.

Further links
https://education.australiascience.tv/ - all education resources
https://scinema.australiascience.tv/ - find out about scinema, this will also be where you can sign up to host a community screening
https://education.australiascience.tv/scinema_putting-the-science-in-cinema/ - watch some of last years films and get their education resources
https://scinema.australiascience.tv/step/ - register for the scinema PD or student workshops
https://education.australiascience.tv/scinema-2019-jeremy-the-lefty-snail-and-other-asymmetrical-animals/ - Jeremy the Lefty Snail
https://australiascience.tv/ - Australia’s Science Channel
https://cosmosmagazine.com/ - Cosmos
https://riaus.org.au/ - The Royal Institution of Australia

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>d5f64d94-3b93-4e22-b5d6-abb301616dd3Wed, 06 May 2020 21:33:00 +0000Ben NewsomeGrab your popcorn! We find out more about SCINEMA, the southern hemisphere's largest international science film festival. We find out what's on offer from an eduation point of view as we chat with Ben Lewis, editor of Australia's Science Channel as...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About the SCINEMA International Science Film Festival

SCINEMA is the largest international science film festival in the Southern Hemisphere, showcasing the best science feature, documentary, animated and experimental films from filmmakers around the world. In 2019, over 600 venues hosted screenings to an audience of 100,000 people. From cinema screenings in major cities and towns around the country, to community-run screenings in every state and territory (and Antarctica), SCINEMA reaches every corner of the country to bring the joy of science. From the unique to the funny, the thought-provoking to the wonderous, SCINEMA is a celebration of science on screen.

But beyond just being a science film festival, SCINEMA incorporates an education program to bring science on screen into the classrooms of Australia. With films and resources mapped to the Australian curriculum, SCINEMA creates a unique way of teaching and discussing science and scientific issues. Educators can register for the program here.

About Ben Lewis

Ben Lewis is the Editor of Australia’s Science Channel – a not-for-profit online platform dedicated to telling Australian science stories. After completing a PhD in skin cancer biology and molecular pharmacology (a fancy way of saying he was researching ways to prevent skin cancer) he realized he enjoyed telling science stories more than doing the science. Having worked across live events, video and documentary making, written articles, and radio around the country, Ben has been lucky enough to tell science stories with not only Australia’s awesome scientists, but also Brian Cox, Jane Goodall, Alan Duffy, Bill Nye, Dr Karl, the ABC, BBC Worldwide, astronauts, comedians, and Antarctic explorers. They once even let him inside a nuclear reactor - his next targets are to work in Antarctica and space. You can see Ben’s “Today I Learnt” series on Twitter @BenSciGuy

About Jennifer Chalmers

Jennifer Chalmers is the Education Specialist at The Royal Institution of Australia. With a background in Product Design Engineering and Science teaching, she spends her day collating the latest articles and videos about developments in STEM, creating educational resources to engage and excite students in all things STEM. Her biggest passion is getting students involved in STEM and loves nothing more than when someone realises that their future may lie in this field (except maybe her miniature dachshund, Bobbie).

The Royal Institution of Australia is an independent charity dedicated to connecting people with the world of science through news, videos, events and educational resources.

Further links
https://education.australiascience.tv/ - all education resources
https://scinema.australiascience.tv/ - find out about scinema, this will also be where you can sign up to host a community screening
https://education.australiascience.tv/scinema_putting-the-science-in-cinema/ - watch some of last years films and get their education resources
https://scinema.australiascience.tv/step/ - register for the scinema PD or student workshops
2043falsefullChemistry education with Dr Seamus Delaneyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chemistry-education-with-dr-seamus-delaney--25868941
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Dr Seamus Delaney

Dr Seamus Delaney is a Science Education Lecturer and Researcher at Deakin University, Australia. He has worked as a classroom teacher, Head of Science, Head of eLearning, teacher educator and researcher in both Australia and Switzerland over his last 15 years. He is a committee member of the Chemistry Education Association (CEA), he co-founded the Early Careers Chemistry Network (ECCN) which supports chemistry teachers early in their careers.

Seamus’ research interests are chemistry education, the incorporation of augmented and virtual reality into teaching and learning, and science education in out-of-school/informal learning contexts. Presently, Seamus is involved in an ongoing, international interdisciplinary project with chemistry and education researchers focussed on re-positioning chemistry as the sustainability science, and many teaching and learning resources from this research are available on the Elements of Sustainable Chemistry website, a group he co-established with other Deakin Science researchers.

You can read more about Seamus here and here, follow him on Twitter @delaneysw and visit the Elements of Sustainable Chemistry website at eschemistry.org.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1f11c99b-d81d-4d82-9e1a-aba4017ff4d3Tue, 21 Apr 2020 23:23:35 +0000Ben NewsomeMeet Dr Seamus Delaney, a science education lecturer and researcher from Deakin University. He has a real passion for chemistry education and for the past 15 years has been heavily involved with making chemistry accessible for students of all ages....
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About Dr Seamus Delaney

Dr Seamus Delaney is a Science Education Lecturer and Researcher at Deakin University, Australia. He has worked as a classroom teacher, Head of Science, Head of eLearning, teacher educator and researcher in both Australia and Switzerland over his last 15 years. He is a committee member of the Chemistry Education Association (CEA), he co-founded the Early Careers Chemistry Network (ECCN) which supports chemistry teachers early in their careers.

Seamus’ research interests are chemistry education, the incorporation of augmented and virtual reality into teaching and learning, and science education in out-of-school/informal learning contexts. Presently, Seamus is involved in an ongoing, international interdisciplinary project with chemistry and education researchers focussed on re-positioning chemistry as the sustainability science, and many teaching and learning resources from this research are available on the Elements of Sustainable Chemistry website, a group he co-established with other Deakin Science researchers.

You can read more about Seamus here and here, follow him on Twitter @delaneysw and visit the Elements of Sustainable Chemistry website at eschemistry.org.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>2350falsefullVirtual Excursions Australiahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/virtual-excursions-australia--24861553
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Virtual Excursions Australia

Virtual Excursions Australia (VEA) is a collaborative network of video conferencing providers from across the country including; arts, science and education organisations. Created in 2012 by Karen Player, Stephen Bancroft and Ben Newsome, Virtual Excursions Australia has for years acted as a platform to discuss and share best practice between distance education specialists, hardware and software vendors and the booking hubs that bring these online interactive programs to schools, libraries and more. Importantly, Virtual Excursions Australia enables learners across Australia to have access to high quality innovative educational content that is informed by leaders in distance education.

http://www.virtualexcursionsaustralia.com.au/

https://twitter.com/vcexcursions

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>9412d9a6-6a5e-4e2c-9dcd-ab9401628b1bSun, 05 Apr 2020 21:42:01 +0000Ben NewsomeSadly distance education is now the new normal for at least the next few months. We chat with Karen Player, co-founder of Virtual Excursions Australia and founder of Sydney Science Education, to find out just what is available for schools, libraries,...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Virtual Excursions Australia

Virtual Excursions Australia (VEA) is a collaborative network of video conferencing providers from across the country including; arts, science and education organisations. Created in 2012 by Karen Player, Stephen Bancroft and Ben Newsome, Virtual Excursions Australia has for years acted as a platform to discuss and share best practice between distance education specialists, hardware and software vendors and the booking hubs that bring these online interactive programs to schools, libraries and more. Importantly, Virtual Excursions Australia enables learners across Australia to have access to high quality innovative educational content that is informed by leaders in distance education.

http://www.virtualexcursionsaustralia.com.au/

https://twitter.com/vcexcursions

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1781distanceeducation,fizzicsed,online,onlineeducation,remoteeducation,virtual,vituallearningfalsefullOcean Lovers Festivalhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ocean-lovers-festival--23374931
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About the Ocean Lovers Festival

The Ocean Lovers Festival is an annual celebration of Ideas, Art+Music and Actions, showcasing some of the latest innovations, science, state-of-the-art technology and cool ideas for helping the oceans. Staged at Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach, the Ocean Lovers Festival provides 6 days of free entertainment and events. Be inspired and entertained with art, films, music, food, talks, stalls, workshops and more. Come and Sea Change!

Fizzics Education is working with the Ocean Lovers Fesitval to curate science talks & workshops throughout the event in the Ocean Lab. This initiative is supported by Inspiring Australia.

https://www.oceanloversfestival.com/

About Dr Vanessa Pirotta

Dr Vanessa Pirotta is a wildlife scientist and science communicator. Her zoological background has taken her around the world for wildlife research. Vanessa is also a passionate and experienced science communicator who loves making science accessible. Her keen interests cover topics of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, also known as STEAM. Vanessa has represented Australia internationally as the national winner of a world-renowned science communication competition known as FameLab, placing second in the world. Vanessa’s efforts to communicate science has also seen her become a TEDx speaker, speak at the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization and recognized as one of the top 100 Women of Influence judged by the Australian Financial Review.

https://www.vanessapirotta.com/

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>0adbbe0e-5e03-4735-8114-ab72002abd4bMon, 02 Mar 2020 02:41:00 +0000Ben NewsomeFind out more about the Ocean Lovers Festival, a celebration of sustainability, science, arts & culture all on Australia's iconic Bondi Beach. We chat with founders Anita Kolni & Carolyn Grant as they describe the huge variety of free activities,...
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About the Ocean Lovers Festival

The Ocean Lovers Festival is an annual celebration of Ideas, Art+Music and Actions, showcasing some of the latest innovations, science, state-of-the-art technology and cool ideas for helping the oceans. Staged at Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach, the Ocean Lovers Festival provides 6 days of free entertainment and events. Be inspired and entertained with art, films, music, food, talks, stalls, workshops and more. Come and Sea Change!

Fizzics Education is working with the Ocean Lovers Fesitval to curate science talks & workshops throughout the event in the Ocean Lab. This initiative is supported by Inspiring Australia.

https://www.oceanloversfestival.com/

About Dr Vanessa Pirotta

Dr Vanessa Pirotta is a wildlife scientist and science communicator. Her zoological background has taken her around the world for wildlife research. Vanessa is also a passionate and experienced science communicator who loves making science accessible. Her keen interests cover topics of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, also known as STEAM. Vanessa has represented Australia internationally as the national winner of a world-renowned science communication competition known as FameLab, placing second in the world. Vanessa’s efforts to communicate science has also seen her become a TEDx speaker, speak at the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization and recognized as one of the top 100 Women of Influence judged by the Australian Financial Review.

https://www.vanessapirotta.com/

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1746falsefullHelping students with design using Splat 3Dhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/helping-students-with-design-using-splat-3d--22936431
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About the Kylie Burrett

Kylie Burrett is a passionate educator and an award-winning designer. As the creator of the powerfully simple Splat, a 3D design tool, Kylie’s mission is to help make engineering design in the classroom easy and impactful.

The Splat, sponsored by Engineers Australia, has recently been named one of Australia’s top design innovations for 2019 and awarded the prestigious GOLD Good Design Award. What started as a simple math idea for Kylie’s classroom is now being enthusiastically embraced in classrooms across Australia, boosting the fundamental visual-spatial skills needed for success in STEM.

https://youtu.be/csCtlTLYjkI

https://youtu.be/T6pLmxdXxsE

www.splat3d.com

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>9f093720-8801-44f3-8724-ab66001af3bfWed, 19 Feb 2020 01:42:00 +0000Ben NewsomeStudents often have trouble putting their design ideas on paper, especially when it comes to creating designs that need to functionally fit together for a STEM project. Today we chat with award-winning designer Kylie Burrett as she talks about how the...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About the Kylie Burrett

Kylie Burrett is a passionate educator and an award-winning designer. As the creator of the powerfully simple Splat, a 3D design tool, Kylie’s mission is to help make engineering design in the classroom easy and impactful.

The Splat, sponsored by Engineers Australia, has recently been named one of Australia’s top design innovations for 2019 and awarded the prestigious GOLD Good Design Award. What started as a simple math idea for Kylie’s classroom is now being enthusiastically embraced in classrooms across Australia, boosting the fundamental visual-spatial skills needed for success in STEM.

https://youtu.be/csCtlTLYjkI

https://youtu.be/T6pLmxdXxsE

www.splat3d.com

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1696falsefullTocal Virtual Farmhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tocal-virtual-farm--22492805
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About the Tocal Virtual Farm

Tocal Virtual Farm provides a fantastic opportunity for primary and secondary schools to study science and technology, geography and history as well as outcomes from the English, maths, PDHPE and capacity syllabuses from the classroom.

Teaching guides, student workbooks, learning activities, immersive digital resources and on-site visits for Kindergarten to Year 12 classes have been designed to ensure that depth of learning occurs.

https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/tocal-virtual-farm

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>562ec225-d496-429a-a068-ab5901683921Thu, 06 Feb 2020 21:55:00 +0000Ben NewsomeNot all students have the opportunity to visit a real farm! Thankfully the NSW Department of Primary Industries has solved this problem by creating the Tocal Virtual Farm. We chat with Jo Hathway who is the school program project officer for the farm,...
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About the Tocal Virtual Farm

Tocal Virtual Farm provides a fantastic opportunity for primary and secondary schools to study science and technology, geography and history as well as outcomes from the English, maths, PDHPE and capacity syllabuses from the classroom.

Teaching guides, student workbooks, learning activities, immersive digital resources and on-site visits for Kindergarten to Year 12 classes have been designed to ensure that depth of learning occurs.

https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/tocal-virtual-farm

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1782falsefullCERN's Beamline For Schools BL4Shttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cern-s-beamline-for-schools-bl4s--22006924
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About the Beamline for Schools Competition BL4S

The competition is open to teams of high-school students from all around the world who, if they win, are invited (with up to two adult team coaches) to DESY to run their experiment. It all about being creative and designing an experiment that will have impact and can be run at on a real particle accelerator!

https://beamlineforschools.cern/bl4s-competition/about

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>76877fc1-c2d4-4233-9ce3-ab4c003d1e11Fri, 24 Jan 2020 03:52:52 +0000Ben NewsomeLearn more about an international science competition for high school students, where they can propose an experiment, which can be performed using a particle accelerator. Since 2014 CERN has run the Beamline for Schools competition, where winners are...
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About the Beamline for Schools Competition BL4S

The competition is open to teams of high-school students from all around the world who, if they win, are invited (with up to two adult team coaches) to DESY to run their experiment. It all about being creative and designing an experiment that will have impact and can be run at on a real particle accelerator!

https://beamlineforschools.cern/bl4s-competition/about

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1702falsefullClean Tech Competitionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clean-tech-competition--20813565www.cstl.org/cleantech, or reach out to the administrator at cleantech@cstl.org.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>c0d4216f-2715-47e2-9ac2-ab2600572ae3Tue, 17 Dec 2019 05:19:29 +0000Ben Newsome The Clean Tech Competition is a worldwide research and design challenge for 15-18 year old pre-college youth that encourages scientific understanding of real-world issues and the integration of environmentally responsible energy sources. Each year,...www.cstl.org/cleantech, or reach out to the administrator at cleantech@cstl.org.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1327falsefullIntroducing students to Artificial Intelligencehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introducing-students-to-artificial-intelligence--20512851
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About Adrian Tyson

Along with co-founder Dr. Andrew Kyngdon, Adrian has developed a course for all school students to introduce them to the science and technology of A.I through their organisation Neauranext Artifical Intelligence. They have the first NESA approved course for teachers in A.I. and have created a series of experiential activities where students create data and apply A.I. to it, and in doing so learn the key concepts and applications of A.I. Culminating in the training and deployment of Autonomous Robotic Cars, the program seeks to spark interest in arguably the most transformative technology of a generation.

Links:

http://neuranext.com/

Some resource links for data science / A.I.:

https://docs-edu.govcms.gov.au/documents/ai-schools-report

https://blog.ycombinator.om/learning-math-for-machine-learning/

https://www.vergelabs.ai/single-post/2018/09/21/Online-Resources-for-Data-Science

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>c21fe7fd-11f4-43c7-bde6-ab1a01575291Thu, 05 Dec 2019 20:58:43 +0000Ben NewsomeJust what is A.I? What isn't A.I? Does artificial intelligence affect me? These are questions that students have now and will continue to have as A.I. becomes more and more integrated in our everyday lives. We speak with Adrian Tyson, a NSW teacher...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Adrian Tyson

Along with co-founder Dr. Andrew Kyngdon, Adrian has developed a course for all school students to introduce them to the science and technology of A.I through their organisation Neauranext Artifical Intelligence. They have the first NESA approved course for teachers in A.I. and have created a series of experiential activities where students create data and apply A.I. to it, and in doing so learn the key concepts and applications of A.I. Culminating in the training and deployment of Autonomous Robotic Cars, the program seeks to spark interest in arguably the most transformative technology of a generation.

Links:

http://neuranext.com/

Some resource links for data science / A.I.:

https://docs-edu.govcms.gov.au/documents/ai-schools-report

https://blog.ycombinator.om/learning-math-for-machine-learning/

https://www.vergelabs.ai/single-post/2018/09/21/Online-Resources-for-Data-Science

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1752falsefullSTEM in the Middle & Elementary Yearshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stem-in-the-middle-elementary-years--20278009
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More about Dr Matthew X. Joseph

Dr. Matthew X Joseph is currently the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Leicester Public Schools. He has been a school and district leader in many capacities in public education over his 25 years in the field. Experiences such as the Director of Digital Learning and Innovation, elementary school principal, classroom teacher, and district professional development specialist. These experiences have provided Matt incredible insights on how to best support teaching and learning and led to nationally published articles and opportunities to speak at multiple state and national events.He is the author of Power of Us: Creating Collaborative Schools and co-author of Modern Mentoring, Reimagining Teacher Mentorship (Due out, November 2019). Follow him on Twitter @matthewxjoseph and visit his blog: techinnovation.live

More about James DePace

James DePace is currently a middle school STEM educator in the Leicester Public Schools in Leicester MA. For the past five years has been teaching STEM in grades 6-8. Before moving into STEM education, he spent 15 years in aviation. His time in aviation allowed him to teach Flight and Space class authentically due to his years of personal experience. Other classes that James teaches include Automation and Robotics, Design and Modeling and Computer Programing. James is enthusiastic and passionate which is evident in his classroom. He works closely with the state STEM organizations to stay current in his practice and add his experience to the curriculum development. He was co-chair of the 2019 PLTW state conference at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Follow him on Twitter @mrdepace.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>41ba43a2-b7fa-434e-803f-ab11005bea06Tue, 26 Nov 2019 05:45:59 +0000Ben NewsomeWe chat with two amazing STEM teachers from Leicester Public Schools who are working hard to help their learners understand STEM form the early years and onward. Listen in to Dr Matthew X. Joseph and Mr James DePace as they describe some of the...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More about Dr Matthew X. Joseph

Dr. Matthew X Joseph is currently the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Leicester Public Schools. He has been a school and district leader in many capacities in public education over his 25 years in the field. Experiences such as the Director of Digital Learning and Innovation, elementary school principal, classroom teacher, and district professional development specialist. These experiences have provided Matt incredible insights on how to best support teaching and learning and led to nationally published articles and opportunities to speak at multiple state and national events.He is the author of Power of Us: Creating Collaborative Schools and co-author of Modern Mentoring, Reimagining Teacher Mentorship (Due out, November 2019). Follow him on Twitter @matthewxjoseph and visit his blog: techinnovation.live

More about James DePace

James DePace is currently a middle school STEM educator in the Leicester Public Schools in Leicester MA. For the past five years has been teaching STEM in grades 6-8. Before moving into STEM education, he spent 15 years in aviation. His time in aviation allowed him to teach Flight and Space class authentically due to his years of personal experience. Other classes that James teaches include Automation and Robotics, Design and Modeling and Computer Programing. James is enthusiastic and passionate which is evident in his classroom. He works closely with the state STEM organizations to stay current in his practice and add his experience to the curriculum development. He was co-chair of the 2019 PLTW state conference at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Follow him on Twitter @mrdepace.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>2096falsefullEarly Learning STEM Australiahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/early-learning-stem-australia--19966485
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More about ELSA - Early Learning STEM Australia

https://elsa.edu.au/

Introduction to ELSA - with Luke Carroll: https://vimeo.com/365204653

STEM Education Research Centre (SERC):

https://serc.edu.au/

STEM Practices

https://serc.edu.au/stem-practices/

Experience, Represent, Apply Framework

https://serc.edu.au/experience-represent-apply-era-heuristic/

STEM Booklist:

https://serc.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/STEM-Booklist_Publishing-040518.pdf

More about Kym Simoncini

Kym Simoncini is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood and Primary Education at the University of Canberra.

Kym is a key part of the Early Learning STEM Australia (ELSA) project team. She is responsible for the Families’ app and educator professional learning. Kym has also written four companion picture books to be used with the four children’s apps. These books focus on patterns, map making, encoding and decoding, and investigations.

Kym regularly delivers professional learning for preschool and early childhood teachers centred on STEM in the early years. Much of Kym’s other research is located in Papua New Guinea, investigating family learning, elementary education and play.

More about Matt Bacon

Matt works in the STEM Education Research Centre at the University of Canberra. He is the research project manager for the Early Learning STEM Australia (ELSA) program.

He has over 17 years experience in higher education working in technology-enhanced learning, educational design, user experience design and curriculum development.

He has worked on research projects in augmented and virtual reality, learning spaces and design thinking.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>8eb6a340-2e35-4240-b4bb-ab0200392b95Mon, 11 Nov 2019 03:33:16 +0000Ben NewsomeBringing STEM into the early childhood setting is so important for kid's development! Today we speak with Kym Simoncini and Matt Bacon as they describe the work being done by Early Learning STEM Australia (ELSA) project to help 100 centres from across...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More about ELSA - Early Learning STEM Australia

https://elsa.edu.au/

Introduction to ELSA - with Luke Carroll: https://vimeo.com/365204653

STEM Education Research Centre (SERC):

https://serc.edu.au/

STEM Practices

https://serc.edu.au/stem-practices/

Experience, Represent, Apply Framework

https://serc.edu.au/experience-represent-apply-era-heuristic/

STEM Booklist:

https://serc.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/STEM-Booklist_Publishing-040518.pdf

More about Kym Simoncini

Kym Simoncini is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood and Primary Education at the University of Canberra.

Kym is a key part of the Early Learning STEM Australia (ELSA) project team. She is responsible for the Families’ app and educator professional learning. Kym has also written four companion picture books to be used with the four children’s apps. These books focus on patterns, map making, encoding and decoding, and investigations.

Kym regularly delivers professional learning for preschool and early childhood teachers centred on STEM in the early years. Much of Kym’s other research is located in Papua New Guinea, investigating family learning, elementary education and play.

More about Matt Bacon

Matt works in the STEM Education Research Centre at the University of Canberra. He is the research project manager for the Early Learning STEM Australia (ELSA) program.

He has over 17 years experience in higher education working in technology-enhanced learning, educational design, user experience design and curriculum development.

He has worked on research projects in augmented and virtual reality, learning spaces and design thinking.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>2414falsefullThe Australian Computing Academy with Nicola O'Brienhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-australian-computing-academy-with-nicola-o-brien--19762322
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Nicola O'Brien

Nicola O’Brien is the founder of Code Rangers, a start-up that teaches kids to code and helps teachers to bring coding to their schools. She currently works at the Australian Computing Academy, University of Sydney. She is a computing education specialist tasked with creating and delivering engaging curriculum-aligned content on digital technologies. She loves seeing students bring their ideas to life and unleash their coding superpowers.

Nicola on Twitter
https://twitter.com/NicolaO_B

Ready, Set, Code! Book
https://www.publish.csiro.au/book/7911/

Australian Computing Academy
https://aca.edu.au/

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>eb912ad1-23da-480d-8b4b-aaf60055dddaWed, 30 Oct 2019 05:21:39 +0000Ben NewsomeMeet Nicola O'Brien, a computing education specialist who works with the Australian Computing Academy that is helping teachers implement the Digital Technologies Curriculum in classrooms around the country. We chat with Nicola to find out just what...
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About Nicola O'Brien

Nicola O’Brien is the founder of Code Rangers, a start-up that teaches kids to code and helps teachers to bring coding to their schools. She currently works at the Australian Computing Academy, University of Sydney. She is a computing education specialist tasked with creating and delivering engaging curriculum-aligned content on digital technologies. She loves seeing students bring their ideas to life and unleash their coding superpowers.

Nicola on Twitter
https://twitter.com/NicolaO_B

Ready, Set, Code! Book
https://www.publish.csiro.au/book/7911/

Australian Computing Academy
https://aca.edu.au/

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1256falsefullGifted Ed and OC enrichment with Desilee Tait & Dr Haydn Allbutthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gifted-ed-and-oc-enrichment-with-desilee-tait-dr-haydn-allbutt--19250666
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Desilee Tait & Dr Haydn Allbutt

Desilee is a passionate teacher and educator constantly seeking to develop her skills and knowledge. Desilee has completed her Masters in Gifted Education at Charles Sturt University and is an accredited Educational Coach. In 2016 she was awarded a Churchill Fellow to further study High potential students in America and Singapore. At present she is currently employed at Loreto Kirribilli as the Gifted and Talented Coordinator K-12

Dr Haydn Allbutt is a Lecturer on Physiology at the School of Medical Sciences
for the University of Sydney Bosch Institute. His principal research is on the causes of neurodegenerative diseases For the past 7 years he has worked with Desilee to provide science enrichment classes with the students at Loreto Kirribilli.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>dcc50908-4b5e-4926-961c-aad5001a8cb0Fri, 27 Sep 2019 01:46:41 +0000Ben NewsomeProviding science enrichment classes for students makes a huge difference for students, not only for the understanding of science but also in their appreciation of how science fits in their world. For the past 7 years, Desille Tait and Dr Hayden...
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About Desilee Tait & Dr Haydn Allbutt

Desilee is a passionate teacher and educator constantly seeking to develop her skills and knowledge. Desilee has completed her Masters in Gifted Education at Charles Sturt University and is an accredited Educational Coach. In 2016 she was awarded a Churchill Fellow to further study High potential students in America and Singapore. At present she is currently employed at Loreto Kirribilli as the Gifted and Talented Coordinator K-12

Dr Haydn Allbutt is a Lecturer on Physiology at the School of Medical Sciences
for the University of Sydney Bosch Institute. His principal research is on the causes of neurodegenerative diseases For the past 7 years he has worked with Desilee to provide science enrichment classes with the students at Loreto Kirribilli.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>2163falsefullEcoLinc with Bob Hartmannhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ecolinc-with-bob-hartmann--19054667
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Bob Hartmann

Bob has been teaching Science and specializing in Chemistry for over 30 years. Having taught at a number of secondary colleges and two specialist science centres in Victoria, he has considerable experience in the teaching chemistry, in particular the instrumentation component of VCE Chemistry. He has taught across both Primary and Secondary Science and Maths curriculum areas and has considerable experience in program design and implementation.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>09bf3b1f-1653-4af0-8693-aac00003b431Tue, 10 Sep 2019 05:00:00 +0000Ben NewsomeEcolinc is one of several science & technology innovation centres in Victoria. In this episode we chat with Bob Hartmann, a highly experienced science teacher who guides us through what is on offer at Ecolinc and his thoughts on helping students...
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About Bob Hartmann

Bob has been teaching Science and specializing in Chemistry for over 30 years. Having taught at a number of secondary colleges and two specialist science centres in Victoria, he has considerable experience in the teaching chemistry, in particular the instrumentation component of VCE Chemistry. He has taught across both Primary and Secondary Science and Maths curriculum areas and has considerable experience in program design and implementation.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1614falsefullEp.83 Mammoth Interactive with John Burahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-83-mammoth-interactive-with-john-bura--18926055
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About John Bura

John Bura is the CEO and Lead Developer of Mammoth Interactive, a company that helps students understand how to code games for a variety of platforms. With over 300,000 students having been through their courses across the world, Mammoth Interactive is truly helping STEM shine.

Mammoth Interactive has produced XBOX 360, iPhone and iPad games as well as also produced several iPhone, iPad, PC and Mac apps. Some of these apps have risen to #1 in the app store. In addition to producing games, Mammoth Interactive has consulted with a number of different companies on projects that include: programming, music, level design and business development. Recently Nickelodeon has featured a game produced by Mammoth Interactive.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>429fd113-5a19-4a39-b8b3-aab60052b600Tue, 27 Aug 2019 05:09:49 +0000Ben NewsomeLearn how students of all ages can learn how to code games and more using the e-learning platform created by Mammoth Interactive. We speak with CEO and Lead Developer John Bura about his thoughts on teaching kids how to code. Hosted by Ben Newsome...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About John Bura

John Bura is the CEO and Lead Developer of Mammoth Interactive, a company that helps students understand how to code games for a variety of platforms. With over 300,000 students having been through their courses across the world, Mammoth Interactive is truly helping STEM shine.

Mammoth Interactive has produced XBOX 360, iPhone and iPad games as well as also produced several iPhone, iPad, PC and Mac apps. Some of these apps have risen to #1 in the app store. In addition to producing games, Mammoth Interactive has consulted with a number of different companies on projects that include: programming, music, level design and business development. Recently Nickelodeon has featured a game produced by Mammoth Interactive.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1177falsefullPrimary Science & Maths with Libby Foleyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primary-science-maths-with-libby-foley--18794703
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Libby Foley

Elizabeth (Libby) Foley is a primary school teacher who first started as a Learning Support Teacher at Centenary State High School in 2008. She has supported student learning from Prep to Year 9 and has taught on class from Year 2 to 7. From 2009 until the present, Libby has taught between Northern Peninsula Area State College (Bamaga and Injinoo Campuses) at the tip of Cape York, and Chevallum State School, on the Sunshine Coast. Libby has always had a keen interest in the learning experiences and outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. This was one of the key motivations for Libby in becoming a teacher.

In her teaching, Libby is passionate about Mathematics and Science education. She is one of the reSolve Maths by inquiry champions and was the teacher keynote speaker at the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Biennial Conference in July 2019. She has shared teaching ideas through workshops at the Queensland Association of Mathematics Teachers’ Early Years Conference, and at the AAMT Biennial Conference. In 2018 Libby was a successful recipient of an Advance Queensland Engaging Science grant and organised STEM-related learning experiences for students at Injinoo Junior Campus in far north Queensland. The main aim of the initiative was to raise the profile of Science and the other interrelated disciplines in the remote context and create a community of learning. Virtual incursions and a teacher PD workshop from Ben Newsome of Fizzics Education inspired and excited teachers and students. The College had visits from A/Prof Hilary Whitehouse and Dr Cliff Jackson from JCU Cairns, who shared their love of science education through hands-on investigations. A mixed kit of digital technologies resources from the CSER Lending Library also enhanced STEM learning.

Libby believes it is vital, that as teachers of tomorrow’s leaders, we encourage students to notice, question, analyse, evaluate, and become fascinated by the world around us. She hopes that, with a solid foundation on mathematical understanding and skills and a keen aptitude for scientific inquiry, an initial spark of curiosity in students will grow into questioning, exploration and then discovery of a love of STEM learning.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>d7057568-e1a0-4855-b4b2-aaa700508821Mon, 12 Aug 2019 04:57:28 +0000Ben NewsomeScience and mathematics are so fundamental for primary students in getting them ready for high school and Libby Foley has a lot to share about ways to ignite that passion. From teaching in Far North QLD down to the Sunshine Coast, Libby is a true...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Libby Foley

Elizabeth (Libby) Foley is a primary school teacher who first started as a Learning Support Teacher at Centenary State High School in 2008. She has supported student learning from Prep to Year 9 and has taught on class from Year 2 to 7. From 2009 until the present, Libby has taught between Northern Peninsula Area State College (Bamaga and Injinoo Campuses) at the tip of Cape York, and Chevallum State School, on the Sunshine Coast. Libby has always had a keen interest in the learning experiences and outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. This was one of the key motivations for Libby in becoming a teacher.

In her teaching, Libby is passionate about Mathematics and Science education. She is one of the reSolve Maths by inquiry champions and was the teacher keynote speaker at the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Biennial Conference in July 2019. She has shared teaching ideas through workshops at the Queensland Association of Mathematics Teachers’ Early Years Conference, and at the AAMT Biennial Conference. In 2018 Libby was a successful recipient of an Advance Queensland Engaging Science grant and organised STEM-related learning experiences for students at Injinoo Junior Campus in far north Queensland. The main aim of the initiative was to raise the profile of Science and the other interrelated disciplines in the remote context and create a community of learning. Virtual incursions and a teacher PD workshop from Ben Newsome of Fizzics Education inspired and excited teachers and students. The College had visits from A/Prof Hilary Whitehouse and Dr Cliff Jackson from JCU Cairns, who shared their love of science education through hands-on investigations. A mixed kit of digital technologies resources from the CSER Lending Library also enhanced STEM learning.

Libby believes it is vital, that as teachers of tomorrow’s leaders, we encourage students to notice, question, analyse, evaluate, and become fascinated by the world around us. She hopes that, with a solid foundation on mathematical understanding and skills and a keen aptitude for scientific inquiry, an initial spark of curiosity in students will grow into questioning, exploration and then discovery of a love of STEM learning.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>2572falsefullSDGs in classrooms with Helena Nicholsonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sdgs-in-classrooms-with-helena-nicholson--18645134
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Helena Nicholson

With over 20 years teaching experience, Helena's teaching roles have morphed with the times, as she demonstrates a lifelong love of learning and the ability to be flexible and adaptable, yet purposeful. With a background in Theatre and leading Science teaching and learning and sustainability, she now drives STEM learning, underpinned by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s).

She teaches K-6 in Digital Technology and guides her staff in STE(A)M integration as they teach a design thinking approach across the school. Her STEM inspiration was kicked off at the STEMX Academy in Canberra in 2017 and on-ground, the deeply embedded school sustainability culture links seamlessly to SDG’s.

“Teaching is all about relationships…building strong relationship with students, colleagues, in a professional learning network and the local community is essential.” Helena believes in the power of students to drive their own learning and that learning experiences must have a purpose, a meaningful context and be for an authentic audience. She learns with the students and loves to ignite their curiosity and inspire them.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>9839dde4-1a07-4dfa-afa3-aa96006ecaf4Fri, 26 Jul 2019 06:48:17 +0000Ben NewsomeThe United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are so important and they represent an opportunity for you and your students to make a real impact in your local community and beyond! We chat with Helena Nicholson, a Digital Technology teacher and...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Helena Nicholson

With over 20 years teaching experience, Helena's teaching roles have morphed with the times, as she demonstrates a lifelong love of learning and the ability to be flexible and adaptable, yet purposeful. With a background in Theatre and leading Science teaching and learning and sustainability, she now drives STEM learning, underpinned by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s).

She teaches K-6 in Digital Technology and guides her staff in STE(A)M integration as they teach a design thinking approach across the school. Her STEM inspiration was kicked off at the STEMX Academy in Canberra in 2017 and on-ground, the deeply embedded school sustainability culture links seamlessly to SDG’s.

“Teaching is all about relationships…building strong relationship with students, colleagues, in a professional learning network and the local community is essential.” Helena believes in the power of students to drive their own learning and that learning experiences must have a purpose, a meaningful context and be for an authentic audience. She learns with the students and loves to ignite their curiosity and inspire them.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>2161falsefullMaker Hub at Jaycar Electronicshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maker-hub-at-jaycar-electronics--18529939
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>129efafc-c73c-4247-a420-aa88006927b8Fri, 12 Jul 2019 06:29:56 +0000Ben NewsomeFind out about Jaycar Electronics brand new Maker Hub at Broadway Shopping Center! This site is designed so that you can drop in and work on on your own projects and have access to fabrication services like 3D printing, plus join facilitated workshops...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1402falsefullMathematics with Prof. Asha Raohttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mathematics-with-prof-asha-rao--18448287
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Professor Asha Rao

Asha Rao is a mathematician and a 2019-2020 Superstars of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). An Algebraist by training, she applies algebraic techniques to a wide variety of problems, ranging from designing better codes for communication, to detecting money laundering and describing human interactions in the physical space. Currently Professor and Associate Dean of Mathematical Sciences at RMIT, she is passionate about mathematics and issues that stymie the progress of women and girls in STEM careers. She enjoys reading and sewing, especially using higher mathematics, such as hyperbolic geometry to create one-of-a-kind garments.

Personal Webpage: https://sites.google.com/site/asharaowebpage/home

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>6e3980f5-e156-48a0-823a-aa7f003e1535Wed, 03 Jul 2019 03:56:03 +0000Ben NewsomeYou can't help but be enthusiastic about mathematics when you hear from Asha Rao! Hailing from RMIT as a Professor and Associate Dean of Mathematical Sciences, Asha is a recent winner of the 2019-2020 Superstars of STEM program and she brings a real...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Professor Asha Rao

Asha Rao is a mathematician and a 2019-2020 Superstars of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). An Algebraist by training, she applies algebraic techniques to a wide variety of problems, ranging from designing better codes for communication, to detecting money laundering and describing human interactions in the physical space. Currently Professor and Associate Dean of Mathematical Sciences at RMIT, she is passionate about mathematics and issues that stymie the progress of women and girls in STEM careers. She enjoys reading and sewing, especially using higher mathematics, such as hyperbolic geometry to create one-of-a-kind garments.

Personal Webpage: https://sites.google.com/site/asharaowebpage/home

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>2461falsefullOne World Robotics Competitionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-world-robotics-competition--18312329
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About the One World Robotics Competition

Mastering STEAM-related skills is essential for students to become innovative job creators in our fast-changing society. The ability to harness STEAM skillsets will define 21st-century leaders. The One World Robotics Competition aims to:
Challenge students to apply robotic STEAM-related skills to solve real-world problems
Inspire students to develop creative problem-solving skills
Engage students in collaborative teamwork
Utilize effective communication
Encourage agility and adaptability in a competition environment

http://www.oneworldrobotics.com.au/

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1b64c815-7ade-477b-84c3-aa70017b5735Tue, 18 Jun 2019 23:05:56 +0000Ben NewsomeFind out about the One World Robotics competition being held in Australia and Asian countries for 2019. It's all about students applying digital literacy skills to a real world promblem! Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About the One...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About the One World Robotics Competition

Mastering STEAM-related skills is essential for students to become innovative job creators in our fast-changing society. The ability to harness STEAM skillsets will define 21st-century leaders. The One World Robotics Competition aims to:
Challenge students to apply robotic STEAM-related skills to solve real-world problems
Inspire students to develop creative problem-solving skills
Engage students in collaborative teamwork
Utilize effective communication
Encourage agility and adaptability in a competition environment

http://www.oneworldrobotics.com.au/

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1602falsefullEngineers without Bordershttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/engineers-without-borders--18164589
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More about Erin Hughes

With water being fundamental to life, no wonder it is being heralded as the next global crisis. Growing up in the Torres Straits, Erin was surrounded by water and saw first-hand the impact engineering could have on local communities when trying to manage water challenges. As a result, surface water engineering became the focus of Erin’s career. In addition to her career, she is passionate about STEM education and improving the quality of life in remote indigenous communities. Her belief that ‘closing the gap’ can be achieved through both sustainable, evidence-based engineering projects and the two-way sharing of knowledge and cultures underpins her practice.

Erin is currently a 2019-2020 Superstar of STEM and over the last 4 years has been working on outreach programs which deliver engineering projects to remote schools in the Torres Straits in collaboration with Engineers Without Borders.

www.linkedin.com/in/erin-hughes-64935567

More about Engineers without Borders

Engineers Without Borders Australia (EWB) is a member-based, community organisation that creates social value through engineering. EWB believes that engineering and technical professions have a significant role to play in solving global challenges. As a result, they developed a series of engineering school workshops to inspire the next generation of professionals.

https://www.ewb.org.au/whatwedo/education-research/school-outreach

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>17d71af1-18a6-4696-b3bb-aa62001026b5Tue, 04 Jun 2019 01:04:00 +0000Ben NewsomeMeet Ering Hughes, a highly passionate Senior Surface Water Engineer who also is involved in delivering engineering outreach to remote schools in the Torres Straits in collaboration with Engineers Without Borders. As a 2019 Superstar of STEM, Erin...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More about Erin Hughes

With water being fundamental to life, no wonder it is being heralded as the next global crisis. Growing up in the Torres Straits, Erin was surrounded by water and saw first-hand the impact engineering could have on local communities when trying to manage water challenges. As a result, surface water engineering became the focus of Erin’s career. In addition to her career, she is passionate about STEM education and improving the quality of life in remote indigenous communities. Her belief that ‘closing the gap’ can be achieved through both sustainable, evidence-based engineering projects and the two-way sharing of knowledge and cultures underpins her practice.

Erin is currently a 2019-2020 Superstar of STEM and over the last 4 years has been working on outreach programs which deliver engineering projects to remote schools in the Torres Straits in collaboration with Engineers Without Borders.

www.linkedin.com/in/erin-hughes-64935567

More about Engineers without Borders

Engineers Without Borders Australia (EWB) is a member-based, community organisation that creates social value through engineering. EWB believes that engineering and technical professions have a significant role to play in solving global challenges. As a result, they developed a series of engineering school workshops to inspire the next generation of professionals.

https://www.ewb.org.au/whatwedo/education-research/school-outreach

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1424falsefullInnovation Games in Sydney Olympic Parkhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/innovation-games-in-sydney-olympic-park--18038116
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About the Innovation Games

Part of Sydney Science Festival in National Science Week, The Innovation Games is a free event held in Sydney Olympic Park that is full of ways to taste, touch and see science and technology in action! A variety of exhibits, shows, hands-on workshops and more are available to the public for people to connect with researchers, science organisations & technology companies to learn more about how science is relevant in our everyday lives.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>5a723e2a-f6c3-4c79-82f3-aa54005a9b92Tue, 21 May 2019 05:36:15 +0000Ben NewsomeFind out more about the Innovation Games, a free science event held in the heart of Sydney Olympic Park as part of National Science Week and the Sydney Science Festival. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About the Innovation Games Part...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About the Innovation Games

Part of Sydney Science Festival in National Science Week, The Innovation Games is a free event held in Sydney Olympic Park that is full of ways to taste, touch and see science and technology in action! A variety of exhibits, shows, hands-on workshops and more are available to the public for people to connect with researchers, science organisations & technology companies to learn more about how science is relevant in our everyday lives.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1876falsefullThe Power of Play with Liz Rossiterhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-play-with-liz-rossiter--17811902
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Liz Rossiter

Growing up in the US, Liz spent many American summers on dusty road trips in the family minivan, travelling to all corners of the country, and often stopping at every hands-on Children's Museum along the way. This sparked an early and enduring passion for wonder-filled play spaces that were all about discovery, possibility, and imagination. Still captivated by the magic of developing community, collaboration, and camaraderie through playful learning experiences today, she has become a true advocate for 'Unplugged' play-based STEM learning for children as an essential balance to digital-heavy environments. Through her company, Mud Kitchen, she has curated a truly innovative collection of educational resources for schools, preschools, libraries, and community groups that perfectly fit this playful philosophy. She also facilitates 'Unplug & Play' Pop Up STEM Playgrounds, and has received a Women in STEM grant from the Australian Department of Industry, Innovation, and Science to bring these mobile playful learning spaces to communities all over Australia.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>4cc6a866-aa8c-4de6-ab15-aa41005b4b52Thu, 02 May 2019 05:35:17 +0000Ben NewsomeCreating opportunities for children for play opens up a world of STEM learning opportunities for students young and old. We chat with Liz Rossiter from Mud Kitchen who through her Unplug & Play Pop Up STEM playgrounds is helping kids across the...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Liz Rossiter

Growing up in the US, Liz spent many American summers on dusty road trips in the family minivan, travelling to all corners of the country, and often stopping at every hands-on Children's Museum along the way. This sparked an early and enduring passion for wonder-filled play spaces that were all about discovery, possibility, and imagination. Still captivated by the magic of developing community, collaboration, and camaraderie through playful learning experiences today, she has become a true advocate for 'Unplugged' play-based STEM learning for children as an essential balance to digital-heavy environments. Through her company, Mud Kitchen, she has curated a truly innovative collection of educational resources for schools, preschools, libraries, and community groups that perfectly fit this playful philosophy. She also facilitates 'Unplug & Play' Pop Up STEM Playgrounds, and has received a Women in STEM grant from the Australian Department of Industry, Innovation, and Science to bring these mobile playful learning spaces to communities all over Australia.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1547falsefullAgricultural Science with Jenny Hughes of RASNSWhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/agricultural-science-with-jenny-hughes-of-rasnsw--17652564
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics EducationAbout Jenny Hughes

Jenny has a passion for agricultural science, having grown up on on a farm near Mendooran in the Central West of NSW. Jenny is a trained primary teacher and is putting her skills and links to the bush to lift the profile of farming among young people together with the education team at the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW.

Find out more about RASNSW Education program here:
https://www.rasnsw.com.au/education/About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>92a69881-0e3b-4a0c-aa82-aa31001a62ccTue, 16 Apr 2019 01:49:11 +0000Ben NewsomeWe discover just what the students can learn at the Primary Preview Day at the Sydney Royal Easter Show! Education coordinator Jenny Hughes from the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW takes us through a variety of exhibits and discusses the work RASNSW...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics EducationAbout Jenny Hughes

Jenny has a passion for agricultural science, having grown up on on a farm near Mendooran in the Central West of NSW. Jenny is a trained primary teacher and is putting her skills and links to the bush to lift the profile of farming among young people together with the education team at the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW.

Find out more about RASNSW Education program here:
https://www.rasnsw.com.au/education/About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>2783falsefullInspiring indigenous youth with Corey Tutthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inspiring-indigenous-youth-with-corey-tutt--17504920
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics EducationAbout Corey Tutt

Corey is a proud Indigenous man from the South Coast(with Kamilaroi heritage), who is currently working at Sydney University. Corey has a passion for all things science and has been working with Indigenous youth and animals in his spare time.

Corey has worked at Roo gully WA, Shoalhaven zoo as an Alpaca shearer as well as with the RSPCA and Animal Welfare League, before deciding to continue his studies. When he started work at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, his passion for science developed further. He started to teach himself genetics, starting with primary school level and eventually working up to higher level genetics. When he moved to the University of Sydney in 2016 and his first point of call was to find AIME, the very group that mentored him as a teenager. Today is Corey learning more about his culture and is looking to develop pathways to science within the university for indigenous students by creating an indigenous science committee and podcast to be released in July 2019. Outside of the university, he is spreading the word of about science by helping indigenous people find science in remote areas. Using his connections within the animal industry, he is also to find young indigenous people work.

Corey hopes to develop and collaborate these programs and ideas to a spread to other remote communities and create the pathways to science moment to encourage more indigenous people to pursue science and to work with animals. For the past 6 months, Corey has been sending books to 48 remote schools from all around Australia to get people excited by science he has also created the virtual classroom bringing scientists to the bush via Skype. About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>5ddc1d79-9338-42c6-9ff4-aa2201865f55Mon, 01 Apr 2019 23:50:07 +0000Ben NewsomeBe inspired as we chat with Corey Tutt who has made it his mission to spread his love of science to remote and regional indigenous communities through sending science books to schools & linking these students to scientists via Skype. This project is...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics EducationAbout Corey Tutt

Corey is a proud Indigenous man from the South Coast(with Kamilaroi heritage), who is currently working at Sydney University. Corey has a passion for all things science and has been working with Indigenous youth and animals in his spare time.

Corey has worked at Roo gully WA, Shoalhaven zoo as an Alpaca shearer as well as with the RSPCA and Animal Welfare League, before deciding to continue his studies. When he started work at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, his passion for science developed further. He started to teach himself genetics, starting with primary school level and eventually working up to higher level genetics. When he moved to the University of Sydney in 2016 and his first point of call was to find AIME, the very group that mentored him as a teenager. Today is Corey learning more about his culture and is looking to develop pathways to science within the university for indigenous students by creating an indigenous science committee and podcast to be released in July 2019. Outside of the university, he is spreading the word of about science by helping indigenous people find science in remote areas. Using his connections within the animal industry, he is also to find young indigenous people work.

Corey hopes to develop and collaborate these programs and ideas to a spread to other remote communities and create the pathways to science moment to encourage more indigenous people to pursue science and to work with animals. For the past 6 months, Corey has been sending books to 48 remote schools from all around Australia to get people excited by science he has also created the virtual classroom bringing scientists to the bush via Skype. About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1963falsefullLearning design with Zeina Chalichhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/learning-design-with-zeina-chalich--17352475
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics EducationAbout the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>e6c54f16-5fd5-47d0-9aa9-aa0901522810Sun, 17 Mar 2019 20:00:26 +0000Ben NewsomeCreating learning opportunities that truly help students is a passion for Zeina Chalich. A multi-award-winning educator, keynote speaker and co-founder of the #aussieEd Twitter chat, Zeina has a lot to share when it comes to STEAM education! Hosted...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics EducationAbout the FizzicsEd Podcast

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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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>2750falsefullCollaboration & app design with Arludohttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/collaboration-app-design-with-arludo--17214630
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Michel Kasumovic

Michael is an Associate Professor at UNSW Sydney. An award winning
evolutionary biologist and science communicator, Michael explores the
role the social environment has on how individuals develop and behave.
These interests have resulted in him working on a number of different
species throughout his career from birds, to spiders, to crickets, and
now humans. Using video games to explore human choices and preferences,
Michael has shown that although there may be a few hundreds of millions
years between the evolution of his earlier subjects and humans,
surprisingly, they behave in very similar ways. Michael now uses what
he's learned to create video games through his company Arludo that help
teachers and students around the world easily perform science
experiments to learn more about the world around them.

https://www.bees.unsw.edu.au/michael-kasumovic

About Arludo

Arludo's mission is to improve scientific thinking for students of all genders, ages, and socioeconomic levels. To do this, Arludo is creating a
library of free educational apps and games for mobile devices that help
students work together and think critically about different scientific
problems. As they use the apps and games, students unknowingly collect
scientific data which are displayed in front of the class. This allows
teachers to speed up the scientific process and help students explore
data, helping them become data literate. They helping teachers turn
their students into scientists.

https://arludo.com/About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>0dcd66a9-e473-4599-ac21-aa06004012d8Mon, 04 Mar 2019 04:00:13 +0000Ben NewsomeMeet Michael Kasumovic, a highly motivated evolutionary biologist from UNSW who started creating apps for his students so they could understand biology concepts. From this Arludo was born, a team of dedicated people that empower students to understand...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Michel Kasumovic

Michael is an Associate Professor at UNSW Sydney. An award winning
evolutionary biologist and science communicator, Michael explores the
role the social environment has on how individuals develop and behave.
These interests have resulted in him working on a number of different
species throughout his career from birds, to spiders, to crickets, and
now humans. Using video games to explore human choices and preferences,
Michael has shown that although there may be a few hundreds of millions
years between the evolution of his earlier subjects and humans,
surprisingly, they behave in very similar ways. Michael now uses what
he's learned to create video games through his company Arludo that help
teachers and students around the world easily perform science
experiments to learn more about the world around them.

https://www.bees.unsw.edu.au/michael-kasumovic

About Arludo

Arludo's mission is to improve scientific thinking for students of all genders, ages, and socioeconomic levels. To do this, Arludo is creating a
library of free educational apps and games for mobile devices that help
students work together and think critically about different scientific
problems. As they use the apps and games, students unknowingly collect
scientific data which are displayed in front of the class. This allows
teachers to speed up the scientific process and help students explore
data, helping them become data literate. They helping teachers turn
their students into scientists.

https://arludo.com/About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>2130falsefullEp.70 Gamification in the classroom with Claire Seldonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-70-gamification-in-the-classroom-with-claire-seldon--17078044
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Claire Seldon

Claire Seldon is a Science, History and Technology teacher who works as a Learning Designer with the NSW Department of Education. She uses her ICT background to create digital teaching resources for students to use in the classroom and her nerdy gamer experience to create and educate about all things gamification.About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>c9aed83e-a306-4e2d-902a-a9f8005031e5Mon, 18 Feb 2019 05:00:27 +0000Ben NewsomeGamification and education is such a hot topic and Claire Seldon certainly knows a bunch about it! Claire works as a learning designer for the NSW Department of Education and as such has seen the positive impact gamification has had on everyday...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Claire Seldon

Claire Seldon is a Science, History and Technology teacher who works as a Learning Designer with the NSW Department of Education. She uses her ICT background to create digital teaching resources for students to use in the classroom and her nerdy gamer experience to create and educate about all things gamification.About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>3255falsefullEp.69 Design thinking with Joanne Gadaletahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-69-design-thinking-with-joanne-gadaleta--16898282
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Joanne Gadaleta

During her career, Joanne has worked for IBM, set up her own training consultancy, established a ‘Community of Schools’ gifted and talented program, and taught both opportunity and mainstream classes. Currently, she is an Assistant Principal at Oatley Public School. Her passion is ensuring primary students are exposed to quality STEM learning so they can develop a love of science and a thorough understanding of scientific principles and the design thinking process before entering high school.About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>d737ddcb-abdd-4312-8cf4-a9e601757df2Thu, 31 Jan 2019 22:43:59 +0000Ben NewsomeDesign thinking & scientific literacy come hand in hand when it comes to making STEM shine in the classroom. Joanne Gadaleta has a huge amount of experience when it comes to helping students understand how to think clearly when it comes to...
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About Joanne Gadaleta

During her career, Joanne has worked for IBM, set up her own training consultancy, established a ‘Community of Schools’ gifted and talented program, and taught both opportunity and mainstream classes. Currently, she is an Assistant Principal at Oatley Public School. Her passion is ensuring primary students are exposed to quality STEM learning so they can develop a love of science and a thorough understanding of scientific principles and the design thinking process before entering high school.About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>2247falsefullEp.68 Dr Karl Kruszelnicki on continuous learninghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-68-dr-karl-kruszelnicki-on-continuous-learning--16309396
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About Dr Karl

Difficult to summarise in a short podcast blurb!

Dr Karl Kruszelnicki just loves Science to Pieces. After all, Science is a way to not get fooled. Dr Karl’s media career spans more than 30 years, talking about Science in radio, TV, newspapers, and books – 44 to date with more on the way.

His accolades range from the Ig Nobel Prize from Harvard University for his groundbreaking research into belly button fluff and why it is almost always blue, to being one of Australia’s 100 National Living Treasures.

A lifetime student, Dr Karl has degrees in Physics and Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, Medicine and Surgery. He has worked as a physicist, labourer, roadie for bands, car mechanic, filmmaker, biomedical engineer, TV weatherman, and medical doctor at The Children’s Hospital in Sydney. Since 1995, he has been the Julius Sumner Miller Fellow at the University of Sydney, where his ‘mission’ is to spread the good word about science and its benefits.

You can read more about his work on https://drkarl.com/about-karl/ and listen live to him during the Triple J science hour on https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/dr-karl/About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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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]]>f0076f43-96c1-45fc-9f5b-a9a400284f72Mon, 26 Nov 2018 02:36:40 +0000Ben NewsomeIncredibly well known across Australia, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki has been instrumental in helping science be accessible to people. From his many, many popular science books to his nearly 3 decades in public radio and now podcasting, Dr Karl continues to...
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About Dr Karl

Difficult to summarise in a short podcast blurb!

Dr Karl Kruszelnicki just loves Science to Pieces. After all, Science is a way to not get fooled. Dr Karl’s media career spans more than 30 years, talking about Science in radio, TV, newspapers, and books – 44 to date with more on the way.

His accolades range from the Ig Nobel Prize from Harvard University for his groundbreaking research into belly button fluff and why it is almost always blue, to being one of Australia’s 100 National Living Treasures.

A lifetime student, Dr Karl has degrees in Physics and Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, Medicine and Surgery. He has worked as a physicist, labourer, roadie for bands, car mechanic, filmmaker, biomedical engineer, TV weatherman, and medical doctor at The Children’s Hospital in Sydney. Since 1995, he has been the Julius Sumner Miller Fellow at the University of Sydney, where his ‘mission’ is to spread the good word about science and its benefits.

You can read more about his work on https://drkarl.com/about-karl/ and listen live to him during the Triple J science hour on https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/dr-karl/About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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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]]>2059abc science,drkarl,dr karl kruszelnicki,fizzicsed,fizzics education,learning,mindset,podcast,radio,science,stemfalsefullEp.67 EarthEcho with Jacyln Gerakioshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-67-earthecho-with-jacyln-gerakios--16106848
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About Jacyln Gerakios

Jaclyn Gerakios is an avid ocean advocate and ocean lover. She has a Bachelor’s degree from Ohio University in Marine Biology and a Master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University in Environmental Education. During her time as a classroom teacher, Jaclyn taught grades 5-12 all subjects of science, including marine biology and environmental science. She has taught in public and private school. Jaclyn is a SCUBA instructor who loves adventuring under the sea. Jaclyn volunteers her time with a local sea turtle patrol during nesting season as a supervisor, monitoring the beach for turtle nests and hatchlings. She is a past president of the Florida Marine Science Educators Association and was on the board of directors for many years.

About EarthEcho International

EarthEcho International is a nonprofit organization founded on the belief that youth have the power to change our planet. Established by siblings Philippe and Alexandra Cousteau in honour of their father Philippe Cousteau Sr., and grandfather legendary explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau, our mission is to inspire young people worldwide to act now for a sustainable future.About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>2c39b600-5260-4f2f-8442-a98a017944deThu, 01 Nov 2018 00:04:23 +0000Ben NewsomeGet inspired as we chat with Jacyln Gerakios, Expeditions Manager for EarthEcho International which a global leader in marine science education for schools and beyond. We chat about the recent expedition held in Victoria as well as how EarthEcho works...
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About Jacyln Gerakios

Jaclyn Gerakios is an avid ocean advocate and ocean lover. She has a Bachelor’s degree from Ohio University in Marine Biology and a Master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University in Environmental Education. During her time as a classroom teacher, Jaclyn taught grades 5-12 all subjects of science, including marine biology and environmental science. She has taught in public and private school. Jaclyn is a SCUBA instructor who loves adventuring under the sea. Jaclyn volunteers her time with a local sea turtle patrol during nesting season as a supervisor, monitoring the beach for turtle nests and hatchlings. She is a past president of the Florida Marine Science Educators Association and was on the board of directors for many years.

About EarthEcho International

EarthEcho International is a nonprofit organization founded on the belief that youth have the power to change our planet. Established by siblings Philippe and Alexandra Cousteau in honour of their father Philippe Cousteau Sr., and grandfather legendary explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau, our mission is to inspire young people worldwide to act now for a sustainable future.About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1518cousteau,earthecho,education,environment,environmental education,fizzicsed,fizzics education,marine ecology,marine educaiton,marine sciences,oceans,podcast,science education,stem,teachingfalsefullEp.66 Global Education with Sean Fordehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-66-global-education-with-sean-forde--15962903
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About Sean Forde

Sean Forde is an international educator, who is currently the Elementary EdTech Coach at Chadwick International in Songdo, South Korea. Prior to his time in Korea, he was also the K-5 STEAM teacher at the American School of Milan in Milan, Italy, and an elementary teacher in both Russian Mission, Alaska and Casa Grande, Arizona. Sean can be contacted via email: sforde@chadwickschool.org and Twitter: @sean4d.

About World Read Alouds

Utilizing Flipgrid, you can provide a fun and differentiated version of read alouds to your students. Setting up the story page prompts with Google Slides, you can send the Grid to other classes and people from around the world to read/record their page to help build the story. Following the conclusion of the story, you can download and build your story through the app BookCreator. The project can be taken a step further, when you allow students to research the locations and distances between page to page. To see how to possibly setup a story on Flipgrid, you can checkout: www.flipgrid.com/wra. To watch and view the finished stories, you can watch them here: www.worldreadalouds.com.

About Night Zookeeper’s Global Readers Theater

Teaming up with NightZookeeper.com to bring classrooms from all around the globe to take part in one readers theater play. We have taken one large script and broke it down into nine scenes to be released every two weeks via Flipgrid. Each week, the scene will include the script along with custom-made printable masks of the related characters. Each will hopefully then be recorded on green screen, which will allow us to put in the scene background no matter where the video comes in from. If you would like to take part and/or see the scenes that have come in you can find everything at: www.flipgrid.com/nzk

About Flipgrid Morning Meeting Mystery Grid

You might have heard of Mystery Skypes, but have had trouble finding the time or time zone that works for your class. With Morning Meeting Mystery Grids, it allows you to connect to anyone and everyone through Flipgrid. The Mystery guest records a brief introduction, which kicks off the fun. During the next Morning Meeting, you can have a discussion on what are good yes/no questions that will help us narrow down the map and help find out where they are located. Once you have come up with five good starter questions, record and reply to the introduction video. You repeat these steps as the responses come in throughout the week(s). If you’d like to see what this looks like, you can find examples here: www.flipgrid.com/m3gAbout the FizzicsEd Podcast

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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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>88ae1ca8-d089-420a-84ca-a97a002684bfMon, 15 Oct 2018 05:21:06 +0000Ben NewsomeMeet Sean Forde, a passionate educator who has been heavily involved in global collaboration lessons with students. From Flipgrid through to interactive video conferencing, Sean has always been about giving the best avenues for his students to learn!...
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About Sean Forde

Sean Forde is an international educator, who is currently the Elementary EdTech Coach at Chadwick International in Songdo, South Korea. Prior to his time in Korea, he was also the K-5 STEAM teacher at the American School of Milan in Milan, Italy, and an elementary teacher in both Russian Mission, Alaska and Casa Grande, Arizona. Sean can be contacted via email: sforde@chadwickschool.org and Twitter: @sean4d.

About World Read Alouds

Utilizing Flipgrid, you can provide a fun and differentiated version of read alouds to your students. Setting up the story page prompts with Google Slides, you can send the Grid to other classes and people from around the world to read/record their page to help build the story. Following the conclusion of the story, you can download and build your story through the app BookCreator. The project can be taken a step further, when you allow students to research the locations and distances between page to page. To see how to possibly setup a story on Flipgrid, you can checkout: www.flipgrid.com/wra. To watch and view the finished stories, you can watch them here: www.worldreadalouds.com.

About Night Zookeeper’s Global Readers Theater

Teaming up with NightZookeeper.com to bring classrooms from all around the globe to take part in one readers theater play. We have taken one large script and broke it down into nine scenes to be released every two weeks via Flipgrid. Each week, the scene will include the script along with custom-made printable masks of the related characters. Each will hopefully then be recorded on green screen, which will allow us to put in the scene background no matter where the video comes in from. If you would like to take part and/or see the scenes that have come in you can find everything at: www.flipgrid.com/nzk

About Flipgrid Morning Meeting Mystery Grid

You might have heard of Mystery Skypes, but have had trouble finding the time or time zone that works for your class. With Morning Meeting Mystery Grids, it allows you to connect to anyone and everyone through Flipgrid. The Mystery guest records a brief introduction, which kicks off the fun. During the next Morning Meeting, you can have a discussion on what are good yes/no questions that will help us narrow down the map and help find out where they are located. Once you have come up with five good starter questions, record and reply to the introduction video. You repeat these steps as the responses come in throughout the week(s). If you’d like to see what this looks like, you can find examples here: www.flipgrid.com/m3gAbout the FizzicsEd Podcast

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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2217edtech,educational video conferencing,fizzicsed,fizzics education,flipgrid,globaled,global education,night zookeeper,podcast,steam,stemfalsefullEp.65 STEAM Up the Classroomhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-65-steam-up-the-classroom--15826228
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About Tori Cameron

Tori is a passionate educator who truly respects that value of embedding STEAM concepts into everyday lessons. She is also the host of the STEAM Up the Classroom podcast, a forum where teachers and motivated educators share their insights and ideas around what works and what doesn't when it comes to making STEAM shine in their schools.About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>6b25c396-9428-45c1-bb1b-a96900064517Fri, 28 Sep 2018 00:44:39 +0000Ben NewsomeJoin Tori Cameron, host of the STEAM Up the Classroom Podcast, as she describes her journey in creating a STEAM lab at her school in Massachusetts, USA. We discuss the importance of low and high tech when it comes to maker spaces, how to source...
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About Tori Cameron

Tori is a passionate educator who truly respects that value of embedding STEAM concepts into everyday lessons. She is also the host of the STEAM Up the Classroom podcast, a forum where teachers and motivated educators share their insights and ideas around what works and what doesn't when it comes to making STEAM shine in their schools.About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>4008edchat,education,elementary education,fizzicsed,fizzics education,middle school,podcast,primary education,science education,steam,steam up the classroom,stemfalsefullEp.64 STEM Read with Gillian King-Cargilehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-64-stem-read-with-gillian-king-cargile--15733278
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About Gillian King-Cargile

Gillian King-Cargile is the founder and director of NIU’s STEM Read, a program that introduces young readers to the science, technology, engineering, and math concepts behind popular fiction books. She earned her B.A. in film production and M.F.A. in creative writing from SIU. She also coordinates the Science Fiction Writing Competition and directs NIU’s Creative Writing summer day camp for middle school students. Gillian is interested in developing and nurturing local and national literary communities and creating connections between university experts, community professionals, and learners of all ages.

About STEM Read

STEM Read uses live and online programs to inspire readers to learn more about the science, technology, engineering, and math concepts in popular fiction. Readers enjoy the books on their own or with school or library groups and then meet at NIU or connect with us online to explore the science behind the fiction through hands-on activities, presentations by NIU faculty and staff, author visits, interactive games, collaborative writing projects, and other STEAM activities (STEM plus the arts).About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>80bb28b0-fe88-4760-b607-a95e0003b2e2Mon, 17 Sep 2018 00:34:31 +0000Ben NewsomeSTEM can be found in fiction! Everyone loves a good story and our guest Gillian King-Cargile from STEM Read in Northen Illinois University uses narratives in novels, picture books, comics and more to highlight scientific concepts to readers of all...
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About Gillian King-Cargile

Gillian King-Cargile is the founder and director of NIU’s STEM Read, a program that introduces young readers to the science, technology, engineering, and math concepts behind popular fiction books. She earned her B.A. in film production and M.F.A. in creative writing from SIU. She also coordinates the Science Fiction Writing Competition and directs NIU’s Creative Writing summer day camp for middle school students. Gillian is interested in developing and nurturing local and national literary communities and creating connections between university experts, community professionals, and learners of all ages.

About STEM Read

STEM Read uses live and online programs to inspire readers to learn more about the science, technology, engineering, and math concepts in popular fiction. Readers enjoy the books on their own or with school or library groups and then meet at NIU or connect with us online to explore the science behind the fiction through hands-on activities, presentations by NIU faculty and staff, author visits, interactive games, collaborative writing projects, and other STEAM activities (STEM plus the arts).About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>2649authors,fizzicsed,fizzics education,literacy,niu,northen illinois university,podcast,reading,science,steam,stemfalsefullEp.63 Educational Technology with Craig Kemphttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-63-educational-technology-with-craig-kemp--15627821
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About Craig Kemp

Craig is a New Zealand born educator with over 13 years experience both in the classroom and in leadership. He is an enthusiastic change agent that is passionate about every aspect of education and making a difference. Craig is based in Singapore and is Head of Digital Learning and Innovation (N-12) at Stamford American International School where him and his team support the authentic and purposeful integration of technology to more than 3000 students, 500 staff and the wider school community.

Craig is well known for his dedication to education through Social Media, with over 36,000 followers on Twitter. He is a professional development speaker whose workshops, seminars, and keynotes not only motivate and inspire educators but also help them develop practical and creative ways of implementing ideas into classroom practice.

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mrkempnz.com
@mrkempnz on TwitterAbout the FizzicsEd Podcast

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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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>dea6d98d-146c-4cb5-b058-a950002191faMon, 03 Sep 2018 02:28:03 +0000Ben NewsomeCreating vibrant classrooms with meaningful technology applications is so important! Craig Kemp has tremendous energy when it comes to supporting teachers integrating educational technology across the world. Craig is a highly sought education speaker...
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About Craig Kemp

Craig is a New Zealand born educator with over 13 years experience both in the classroom and in leadership. He is an enthusiastic change agent that is passionate about every aspect of education and making a difference. Craig is based in Singapore and is Head of Digital Learning and Innovation (N-12) at Stamford American International School where him and his team support the authentic and purposeful integration of technology to more than 3000 students, 500 staff and the wider school community.

Craig is well known for his dedication to education through Social Media, with over 36,000 followers on Twitter. He is a professional development speaker whose workshops, seminars, and keynotes not only motivate and inspire educators but also help them develop practical and creative ways of implementing ideas into classroom practice.

More information
mrkempnz.com
@mrkempnz on TwitterAbout the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1842edtech,educational leadership,educational technology,fizzicsed,fizzics education,podcast,stamford american internationa,steam,stem,technologyfalsefullEp.62 Expedition Learninghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-62-expedition-learning--15527935
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About Andrew Hughes

The adventure educator behind Expedition Class, Andrew Hughes, is busy developing ways to engage students in learning from beyond the classroom. He believes there is room in the world for at least one teacher with a license to take extraordinary (but always calculated!) risks in the name of education. The job assigned to him is fairly simple; plan and undertake fabulous expeditions, communicate and share the wonders of the ensuing adventures online, and visit schools to tell wildly exaggerated tales before and after. If it sounds as though he wrote his own job description that’s because he did.

Andrew has qualifications in earth science and primary school teaching. As a result of his work for the Bookend Trust on Expedition Class and other education projects, Andrew was named the 2012 Tasmanian Australian of the Year and the Bryce Courtenay Power of One Australian Hero. With his wife Nicola and two children, their next project called Swag Family will see them taking tandem bicycles on an Australia wide adventure.

The Bookend Trust is a not for profit science and environmental education organisation that promotes a better understanding of the natural world that thereby allows us to imagine an act for a positive future.

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Swag FamilyAbout the FizzicsEd Podcast

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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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>62475bfd-57e0-42e1-a8a7-a942005fd151Mon, 20 Aug 2018 05:58:07 +0000Ben NewsomeEver wanted to go on an adventure? Well, Andrew Hughes from the Bookend Trust does this for a living and through Expedition Class he inspires student young and old to learn more about our environment & our heritage. From hiking the wilds of Tasmania...
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About Andrew Hughes

The adventure educator behind Expedition Class, Andrew Hughes, is busy developing ways to engage students in learning from beyond the classroom. He believes there is room in the world for at least one teacher with a license to take extraordinary (but always calculated!) risks in the name of education. The job assigned to him is fairly simple; plan and undertake fabulous expeditions, communicate and share the wonders of the ensuing adventures online, and visit schools to tell wildly exaggerated tales before and after. If it sounds as though he wrote his own job description that’s because he did.

Andrew has qualifications in earth science and primary school teaching. As a result of his work for the Bookend Trust on Expedition Class and other education projects, Andrew was named the 2012 Tasmanian Australian of the Year and the Bryce Courtenay Power of One Australian Hero. With his wife Nicola and two children, their next project called Swag Family will see them taking tandem bicycles on an Australia wide adventure.

The Bookend Trust is a not for profit science and environmental education organisation that promotes a better understanding of the natural world that thereby allows us to imagine an act for a positive future.

More information
Bookend Trust

Swag FamilyAbout the FizzicsEd Podcast

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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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>2154adventure,adventure learning,australia,bookend trust,education,environment,fizzicsed,fizzics education,outdoor education,outdoors,stem,sustainability,swagfamily,tasmania,teaching,trekkingfalsefullEp.61 FizzicsEd now in California!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-61-fizzicsed-now-in-california--15434973
About Jeanette McConnell

A self-professed science nerd, Jeanette has an extensive science background and earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry. However, her real passion is sharing her excitement for STEM with others through fun and engaging STEM experiences. Learning science should never be boring! She has experience teaching students from pre-K to the college level – and no matter how old a student is, hands-on learning is always the way to go!

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Fizzics Education USA
http://fizzicseducation.com/About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>9e98231e-e307-4801-bd38-a93400087410Mon, 06 Aug 2018 12:00:00 +0000Ben NewsomeFizzics Education is now on the ground in San Diego! Hear from co-founder Jeanette McConnell of Fizzics Education USA about her work in science outreach and her thoughts on what makes hands-on experiments memorable. About Jeanette McConnell A...
About Jeanette McConnell

A self-professed science nerd, Jeanette has an extensive science background and earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry. However, her real passion is sharing her excitement for STEM with others through fun and engaging STEM experiences. Learning science should never be boring! She has experience teaching students from pre-K to the college level – and no matter how old a student is, hands-on learning is always the way to go!

More information
Fizzics Education USA
http://fizzicseducation.com/About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1755california,fizzicsed,fizzics education,fizzicsed usa,middle school,primary school,scicomm,science education,science outreach,stemfalsefullEp.60 Museums & Educationhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-60-museums-education--15353990
About Ellie Downing

Managing the Science Engagements and Events (SEE) team at the Australian Museum, Ellie helps deliver a suite of events and activities within the museum as well as beyond through the Sydney Science Festival, Science on the Road outreach initiatives and other education events. Ellie also is heavily in community science engagement and is the current secretary for the Australian Citizen Science Association's (ACSA) Management Committee whose mission is to advance citizen science through advocacy, collaboration, sharing of knowledge and capacity building.

More information
Australian Museum
https://australianmuseum.net.au/

Check out the 2018 Sydney Science Festival
https://sydneyscience.com.au/2018/
Australian Citizen Science Association
https://citizenscience.org.auAbout the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>4197f7bd-c57a-48df-a6c8-a92c00d0aa9bSun, 29 Jul 2018 20:00:00 +0000Ben NewsomeAll about museum education and the thoughts behind public exhibitions at the Australian Museum! Ellie Downing is the Manager for Science Engagement and Events at the Australian Museum and has been involved in science engagement and content creation...
About Ellie Downing

Managing the Science Engagements and Events (SEE) team at the Australian Museum, Ellie helps deliver a suite of events and activities within the museum as well as beyond through the Sydney Science Festival, Science on the Road outreach initiatives and other education events. Ellie also is heavily in community science engagement and is the current secretary for the Australian Citizen Science Association's (ACSA) Management Committee whose mission is to advance citizen science through advocacy, collaboration, sharing of knowledge and capacity building.

More information
Australian Museum
https://australianmuseum.net.au/

Check out the 2018 Sydney Science Festival
https://sydneyscience.com.au/2018/
Australian Citizen Science Association
https://citizenscience.org.auAbout the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>2590austalian museum,fizzicsed,fizzics education,museum curation,museum education,museums,national science week,science education,steam,stem,sydney science festivalfalsefullEp.59 DigitalEd & the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Servicehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-59-digitaled-the-nsw-national-parks-wildlife-service--15261621
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education.

About the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is part of the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH). NPWS manages more than 870 NSW national parks and reserves, covering over 7 million hectares of land.

The aim is for the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Education Team is for children and adults to learn about, love and have a desire to protect our national parks and see it as our role to provide ways to encourage and inspire them to do so by creating innovative, diverse learning opportunities, including guided excursions, digital programs and online resources, teacher training and our Aboriginal culture and heritage education program.

Further links
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/about-npws/education
https://wilderquest.nsw.gov.auAbout the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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http://www.aeon.net.au]]>601215d0-421f-462e-8b83-a904000f1d54Sun, 15 Jul 2018 21:00:00 +0000Ben NewsomeBringing students into the great outdoors offers them the opportunity to enjoy and discovery unique natural environments through meaningful, quality and fun educational experiences. Listen in to hear the latest updates from Claire Competiello, Jody...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education.

About the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is part of the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH). NPWS manages more than 870 NSW national parks and reserves, covering over 7 million hectares of land.

The aim is for the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Education Team is for children and adults to learn about, love and have a desire to protect our national parks and see it as our role to provide ways to encourage and inspire them to do so by creating innovative, diverse learning opportunities, including guided excursions, digital programs and online resources, teacher training and our Aboriginal culture and heritage education program.

Further links
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/about-npws/education
https://wilderquest.nsw.gov.auAbout the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

http://www.aeon.net.au]]>2201education,environment,fizzics education,heritage,indigenous education,npws,nsw,nsw national parks & wildlife ,outdoors,schools,sustainability,teachingfalsefullEp.58 Inspiring schools creating STEM festivalshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-58-inspiring-schools-creating-stem-festivals--15171615
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education.

About the Peninsula Community of Schools

The Peninsula Community of Schools was launched in 2007 as a collaborative learning community of 13 public schools on the Northern Beaches; Barrenjoey, Narrabeen Sports and Pittwater High Schools and Avalon, Bilgola Plateau, Collaroy Plateau, Cromer, Elanora Heights, Mona Vale, Narrabeen Lakes, Narrabeen North, Newport and Wheeler Heights Public Schools. The schools partner with each other to provide over 9,500 students from diverse backgrounds from K-12, with new and unique, dynamic learning opportunities that are creative and relevant in the 21 st century.

Since its inception, their successful learning community has been recognised with:
- a Director General's Award
- The Cohesive Community of Schools Award
- NAB Schools First Impact Award

Further information
http://www.peninsulacommunityofschools.schools.nsw.edu.au/About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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http://www.aeon.net.au]]>a95e700f-b13b-4ee8-90bc-a905001382c7Sun, 01 Jul 2018 20:49:40 +0000Ben NewsomeDiscover an inspiring story of how 13 schools in the Northern Beaches of Sydney have come together to form the Peninsula Community of Schools, a collaborative group of motivated educators that put on STEM Festivals and so much more. Get inspired! ...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education.

About the Peninsula Community of Schools

The Peninsula Community of Schools was launched in 2007 as a collaborative learning community of 13 public schools on the Northern Beaches; Barrenjoey, Narrabeen Sports and Pittwater High Schools and Avalon, Bilgola Plateau, Collaroy Plateau, Cromer, Elanora Heights, Mona Vale, Narrabeen Lakes, Narrabeen North, Newport and Wheeler Heights Public Schools. The schools partner with each other to provide over 9,500 students from diverse backgrounds from K-12, with new and unique, dynamic learning opportunities that are creative and relevant in the 21 st century.

Since its inception, their successful learning community has been recognised with:
- a Director General's Award
- The Cohesive Community of Schools Award
- NAB Schools First Impact Award

Further information
http://www.peninsulacommunityofschools.schools.nsw.edu.au/About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

http://www.aeon.net.au]]>2372education,elementary education,festivals,fizzicsed,fizzics education,northern beaches,nsw,nsw det,podcast,primary,primary schools,schools,steam,stem,sydney,teachingfalsefullEp.57 Science and Engineering Challengehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-57-science-and-engineering-challenge--15072031
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education. About the Science and Engineering Challenge

The Science and Engineering Challenge provides a pathway of memorable and fun experiences for young people during their years at school, through University and into the STEM workforce. The SEC closes the loop by providing training and resources for current preschool to year 12 teachers, and encouraging young people to consider a future career as a STEM teacher. The SEC runs a range of programs but focuses on inspiring students in year 10 to consider a future career in science and engineering by choosing to study the enabling sciences and mathematics in years 11 and 12.

About Terry Burns
Terry Burns is a professional science communicator from the University of Newcastle, Australia. He is Director of the Science and Engineering Challenge (SEC), a national STEM outreach program that aims to inspire more young people into science and engineering careers. The SEC is recognised as an exemplar in holistic, hands-on STEM outreach and community engagement.

Terry founded the popular SMART program in 1998, and is course coordinator of the online general elective course SCIT2100, Science and Professional Communication. He has won awards in science communication, leadership and work integrated learning.Terry has TAFE and University qualifications in Engineering, and a PhD in science communication. He travels extensively around Australia facilitating, collaborating, speaking and running STEM outreach events. He is very passionate about what he does.About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>53d2ca69-e0bf-4d25-ac75-a903003f16e9Mon, 18 Jun 2018 03:55:08 +0000Ben NewsomeListen to Dr Terry Burns as he describes why science & engineering challenges help students prepare to work collaboratively and creatively in real-world environments. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education. About the Science and Engineering...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education. About the Science and Engineering Challenge

The Science and Engineering Challenge provides a pathway of memorable and fun experiences for young people during their years at school, through University and into the STEM workforce. The SEC closes the loop by providing training and resources for current preschool to year 12 teachers, and encouraging young people to consider a future career as a STEM teacher. The SEC runs a range of programs but focuses on inspiring students in year 10 to consider a future career in science and engineering by choosing to study the enabling sciences and mathematics in years 11 and 12.

About Terry Burns
Terry Burns is a professional science communicator from the University of Newcastle, Australia. He is Director of the Science and Engineering Challenge (SEC), a national STEM outreach program that aims to inspire more young people into science and engineering careers. The SEC is recognised as an exemplar in holistic, hands-on STEM outreach and community engagement.

Terry founded the popular SMART program in 1998, and is course coordinator of the online general elective course SCIT2100, Science and Professional Communication. He has won awards in science communication, leadership and work integrated learning.Terry has TAFE and University qualifications in Engineering, and a PhD in science communication. He travels extensively around Australia facilitating, collaborating, speaking and running STEM outreach events. He is very passionate about what he does.About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

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The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>2371engineering,fizzicsed,fizzics education,podcast,science,science and engineering,steam,stemfalsefullEp.56 Virtual Reality in the Classroomhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-56-virtual-reality-in-the-classroom--14951636
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education.

About Amanda Fox

Amanda Fox is an educational pioneer, edupreneur, and CEO of FoxBrite, LLC. Fox received her Bachelor's degree from Armstrong Atlantic State University in 2010, in Middle Grades Education and has taught English Language Arts, Social Studies, Film, and Journalism. Amanda is the recipient of the 2016 ISTE Emerging Leader Award, and was recently recognized as a PBS Digital innovator for her initiatives in leveraging technology to enhance student learning. She specializes in instructional design, educational technology, STEAM curriculum, flipped instruction, and PBL. During her time at The STEM Academy, Amanda implemented a flipped classroom model, co-authored problem-based courses, and was a major contributor to being awarded the STEM Excellence Award by The Future of Education Technology Conference. Not only is she a member of ISTE, but is also the current president of the Young Educator Network. Amanda also worked with Georgia Southern University on a series of TKES modules that offer digital badge accreditation for teachers and aspiring teacher leaders. Her current project involves Story Centered Graphic Novel themed STEAM lessons in a blended capacity. She is completing her leadership certificate through Harvard's CAEL program in order to become a more effective leader. Connect with Amanda on Twitter @AmandaFoxSTEM

More information
https://twitter.com/AmandaFoxSTEM
https://www.foxbrite.com

Plus more!

STEM Classroom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0ITGOjSAXs

Problem Based Learning Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCL13XEAf_0&t=45s

STEM Excellence Award Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyyOa_bP86A&t=7s

STEAMPunksEduhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Hqg8bNz-Bo

Medtech Maker Program
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcuBBj8CnIU

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

Share it!

The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>d883b4e1-36c4-4a94-9a6d-a8f10019cb84Fri, 01 Jun 2018 23:30:00 +0000Ben NewsomeMeet Amanda Fox, an amazing educator and expert in digital technology in the classroom. An ISTE Emerging Leader & PBS Digital Innovator, get ready with pen and paper as in this episode you'll learn from Amanda about a bunch of platforms and ideas for...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education.

About Amanda Fox

Amanda Fox is an educational pioneer, edupreneur, and CEO of FoxBrite, LLC. Fox received her Bachelor's degree from Armstrong Atlantic State University in 2010, in Middle Grades Education and has taught English Language Arts, Social Studies, Film, and Journalism. Amanda is the recipient of the 2016 ISTE Emerging Leader Award, and was recently recognized as a PBS Digital innovator for her initiatives in leveraging technology to enhance student learning. She specializes in instructional design, educational technology, STEAM curriculum, flipped instruction, and PBL. During her time at The STEM Academy, Amanda implemented a flipped classroom model, co-authored problem-based courses, and was a major contributor to being awarded the STEM Excellence Award by The Future of Education Technology Conference. Not only is she a member of ISTE, but is also the current president of the Young Educator Network. Amanda also worked with Georgia Southern University on a series of TKES modules that offer digital badge accreditation for teachers and aspiring teacher leaders. Her current project involves Story Centered Graphic Novel themed STEAM lessons in a blended capacity. She is completing her leadership certificate through Harvard's CAEL program in order to become a more effective leader. Connect with Amanda on Twitter @AmandaFoxSTEM

More information
https://twitter.com/AmandaFoxSTEM
https://www.foxbrite.com

Plus more!

STEM Classroom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0ITGOjSAXs

Problem Based Learning Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCL13XEAf_0&t=45s

STEM Excellence Award Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyyOa_bP86A&t=7s

STEAMPunksEduhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Hqg8bNz-Bo

Medtech Maker Program
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcuBBj8CnIU

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?

Share it!

The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )

http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1784digital technology,educational technology,fizzicsed,fizzicsed podcast,fizzics education,foxbrite,iste,podcast,steam,steampunksedu,stem,virtual reality,vr,vrpodcastfalsefullEp.55 Youth Eco Summithttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-55-youth-eco-summit--14904074
The Youth Eco Summit is a unique opportunity to share their sustainability projects, successes, innovations and ideas in a new and exciting event format. This summit will include student drama, film, music, debate, TED-style talks and global video exchanges. School participants are highly engaged, with special guests facilitating feedback and interaction throughout the day via evolving art-works, social media activities, audience polling and more!Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More information
Youth Eco Summit Primary School Day on November 21 & 22
https://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/Education/Events/Youth-Eco-Summit-Primary-Schools

Youth Eco Summit Secondary School Day on September 4
https://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/Education/Events/Youth-Eco-Summit-Secondary-Schools

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?
Share it!The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network
(AEON )http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>7557babe-0128-4154-b2e5-a8ee000c77e0Mon, 28 May 2018 00:54:56 +0000Ben NewsomeAbout the Youth Eco SummitThe Youth Eco Summit is a major environmental education festival held in Sydney Olympic Park. Very much a fixture of the school excursion calendar, the Youth Eco Summit (YES) was awarded the NSW Green Globe Award for Public...
The Youth Eco Summit is a unique opportunity to share their sustainability projects, successes, innovations and ideas in a new and exciting event format. This summit will include student drama, film, music, debate, TED-style talks and global video exchanges. School participants are highly engaged, with special guests facilitating feedback and interaction throughout the day via evolving art-works, social media activities, audience polling and more!Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More information
Youth Eco Summit Primary School Day on November 21 & 22
https://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/Education/Events/Youth-Eco-Summit-Primary-Schools

Youth Eco Summit Secondary School Day on September 4
https://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/Education/Events/Youth-Eco-Summit-Secondary-Schools

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?
Share it!The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network
(AEON )http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>2324bushcare,bushland,education,enviroed,environment,excursions,fizzicsed,fizzics education,nsw,podcast,schools,sustainability,sydney,sydney olympic park,wildlife,youth eco summitfalsefullEp.54 #PrimarySTEMChat with Rachael Lehrhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-54-primarystemchat-with-rachael-lehr--14831530
About Rachael Lehr
Rachael Lehr is a passionate science specialist teacher at West Beechboro Primary School where she teaches science with a strong hands-on inquiry and STEM focus from years 1 to 6. She has recently taken on the additional role as digital technologies lead teacher in the school and is embedding digital technologies into her science program, as well as assisting class teachers with using digital technologies authentically in their classrooms through coaching and in-class demonstration processes. Rachael also teaches students coding, runs a Minecraft club and is passionate about engaging girls in STEM fields and hosts an after-school STEM club for the senior girls. In addition to her teaching role, Rachael regularly shares with other educators her science and digital technologies teaching practices at Teachmeets, via social media and other professional learning events. She tutors in the Graduate Diploma in Education course at Edith Cowan University and hosts both pre-service teachers and practising teachers at her West Beechboro Primary School to view teaching in action.

More information
https://twitter.com/rachaellehr

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?
Share it!The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network
(AEON )http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>df4fba6e-dae5-4eb3-ad38-a8b800501431Sat, 19 May 2018 01:00:00 +0000Ben Newsome#PrimarySTEMChat comprises a group of highly motivated primary science educators who chat every Thursday night on Twitter about all things primary STEM! Science and digital technology specialist Rachael Lehr drops by to talk about what she knows works...
About Rachael Lehr
Rachael Lehr is a passionate science specialist teacher at West Beechboro Primary School where she teaches science with a strong hands-on inquiry and STEM focus from years 1 to 6. She has recently taken on the additional role as digital technologies lead teacher in the school and is embedding digital technologies into her science program, as well as assisting class teachers with using digital technologies authentically in their classrooms through coaching and in-class demonstration processes. Rachael also teaches students coding, runs a Minecraft club and is passionate about engaging girls in STEM fields and hosts an after-school STEM club for the senior girls. In addition to her teaching role, Rachael regularly shares with other educators her science and digital technologies teaching practices at Teachmeets, via social media and other professional learning events. She tutors in the Graduate Diploma in Education course at Edith Cowan University and hosts both pre-service teachers and practising teachers at her West Beechboro Primary School to view teaching in action.

More information
https://twitter.com/rachaellehr

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?
Share it!The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network
(AEON )http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>2671digital technology,education,elemchat,elementary education,fizzicsed,fizzics education,makers,maker space,podcast,primarychat,primarystemchat,pstchat,steam,stem,teachingfalsefullEp.53 Townsville STEM hub & morehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-53-townsville-stem-hub-more--14774636
About Sarah Chapman
Sarah has worked tirelessly to promote scientific literacy. Sarah’s work has been recognised with a prestigious Peter Doherty, Outstanding Teacher of Science Award in 2008 (Queensland Government) and an Australian Award for Teaching Excellence in 2009 (Teaching Australia). She also led a cluster of schools to be awarded the Commonwealth Bank of Australia Showcase Award for Excellence in the Middle Phase of Learning in 2009 (Education Queensland). In 2010 Sarah was awarded the James Cook University Alumni – Outstanding Early Career Award. In 2013 Sarah was acknowledged by being awarded the Prime Minister’s Secondary Science Teaching Prizes. In 2014 she was selected as a Queensland Government Science Champion and completed a 2016 Barabra Cail fellowship into ' Engaging the Future of STEM: A study of international best practice for promoting the participation of young people, particularly girls, in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).'

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?
Share it!The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network
(AEON )http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>af0429b7-b2f0-4eb4-a368-a8b8002996e2Sat, 12 May 2018 01:00:00 +0000Ben NewsomeSarah Chapman is on a mission to inspire the next generation of STEM thinkers in QLD and beyond. From setting up the North QLD STEM Hub in Townville to spreading her knowledge gained from her recent Barbara Cail Fellowship into women in STEM, her...
About Sarah Chapman
Sarah has worked tirelessly to promote scientific literacy. Sarah’s work has been recognised with a prestigious Peter Doherty, Outstanding Teacher of Science Award in 2008 (Queensland Government) and an Australian Award for Teaching Excellence in 2009 (Teaching Australia). She also led a cluster of schools to be awarded the Commonwealth Bank of Australia Showcase Award for Excellence in the Middle Phase of Learning in 2009 (Education Queensland). In 2010 Sarah was awarded the James Cook University Alumni – Outstanding Early Career Award. In 2013 Sarah was acknowledged by being awarded the Prime Minister’s Secondary Science Teaching Prizes. In 2014 she was selected as a Queensland Government Science Champion and completed a 2016 Barabra Cail fellowship into ' Engaging the Future of STEM: A study of international best practice for promoting the participation of young people, particularly girls, in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).'

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?
Share it!The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network
(AEON )http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>2556barbara cail fellowship,education,fizzicsed,fizzics education,podcast,qld,school,science,state high schools,stem,teachingfalsefullEp.52 YouTube & Science Contenthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-52-youtube-science-content--14711340
About Petr Lebedev
Petr Lebedev is a PhD researcher in Physics Education at the University of Sydney. His PhD is focused on how to create physics education videos that don’t just teach content knowledge but encourage reflection in the viewer. He has also worked with Dr Karl as a researcher on his Discovery Show.

More information
https://twitter.com/ptrlbdv

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?
Share it!The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>c4ec5b4b-fb04-4813-8c25-a8b800481c73Sat, 05 May 2018 01:00:00 +0000Ben NewsomeEver wondered whether a science video on YouTube, Vimeo or similar does the best job it can in teaching students science? PhD candidate Petr Lebedev from the School of Physics at the University of Sydney is researching exactly that. For Petr, it's not...
About Petr Lebedev
Petr Lebedev is a PhD researcher in Physics Education at the University of Sydney. His PhD is focused on how to create physics education videos that don’t just teach content knowledge but encourage reflection in the viewer. He has also worked with Dr Karl as a researcher on his Discovery Show.

More information
https://twitter.com/ptrlbdv

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?
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About Jacque Benitez
Jacque Benitez is an Education Specialist for the California Academy of Sciences’ distance learning program. She has been at the Academy in San Francisco, California since 2012. Starting as a planetarium presenter teaching students astronomy. Jacque then took the opportunity to reach students beyond the Bay Area in an innovative way through the Academy’s distance learning program. Since joining the education team, she has tripled its digital outreach and co-designed many of the existing programs offered today. Her mission for distance learning is that every K-8th grade student has the opportunity to explore, explain, and sustain life as a scientist.

Contact Information
www.calacademy.org/distancelearning
DistanceLearning@calacademy.org

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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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About Jacque Benitez
Jacque Benitez is an Education Specialist for the California Academy of Sciences’ distance learning program. She has been at the Academy in San Francisco, California since 2012. Starting as a planetarium presenter teaching students astronomy. Jacque then took the opportunity to reach students beyond the Bay Area in an innovative way through the Academy’s distance learning program. Since joining the education team, she has tripled its digital outreach and co-designed many of the existing programs offered today. Her mission for distance learning is that every K-8th grade student has the opportunity to explore, explain, and sustain life as a scientist.

Contact Information
www.calacademy.org/distancelearning
DistanceLearning@calacademy.org

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Nominated one of the inaugural Superstars of STEM in 2017, Linda is passionate about creating authentic project experiences to motivate all students to become technologically and data literate.Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education.About the Australian Data Science Education Institute. ADSEI’s mission is to empower teachers and students to understand, use, and communicate data in every context – as part of science, maths, and technology, but also geography, history, politics, and even English. Data runs our lives, and it is a powerful means of understanding our world.

What’s the gender balance like in the novels studied at year 12, or in reporting of science? How does Google figure out what news to show you? How does Facebook work out who you might want to connect with? What’s the traffic like on the way to the airport? These are all data stories.

How do we find the answers? How do we communicate them effectively? How do we evaluate the data stories other people tell us to be sure that it’s both accurate and valid?

We need to embed these skills in the way we teach our kids. ADSEI empowers teachers to do that by supplying resources, training, and real datasets, and by connecting them with other teachers, academics, and data science professionals to give kids authentic opportunities to engage with data science.

More information
https://adsei.org/

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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(AEON )http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>72c85500-a64c-4b15-afbe-a8b8003f8684Sat, 21 Apr 2018 01:00:00 +0000Ben NewsomeDr Linda McIver started out as an Academic with a PhD in Computer Science Education. When it became apparent that High School teaching was a lot more fun, Linda began a highly successful career at John Monash Science School, where she built innovative...
Nominated one of the inaugural Superstars of STEM in 2017, Linda is passionate about creating authentic project experiences to motivate all students to become technologically and data literate.Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education.About the Australian Data Science Education Institute. ADSEI’s mission is to empower teachers and students to understand, use, and communicate data in every context – as part of science, maths, and technology, but also geography, history, politics, and even English. Data runs our lives, and it is a powerful means of understanding our world.

What’s the gender balance like in the novels studied at year 12, or in reporting of science? How does Google figure out what news to show you? How does Facebook work out who you might want to connect with? What’s the traffic like on the way to the airport? These are all data stories.

How do we find the answers? How do we communicate them effectively? How do we evaluate the data stories other people tell us to be sure that it’s both accurate and valid?

We need to embed these skills in the way we teach our kids. ADSEI empowers teachers to do that by supplying resources, training, and real datasets, and by connecting them with other teachers, academics, and data science professionals to give kids authentic opportunities to engage with data science.

More information
https://adsei.org/

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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(AEON )http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1509adsei,big data,computational thinking,computer science,data,data science,fizzicsed,fizzics education,math,mathematics,podcast,statistics,stemfalsefullEp.49 STEMpunkhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-49-stempunk--14535945
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education.

About STEMpunk
STEMpunk podcast is many things from informal chats with the hosts on STEM-based topics, to interviews with STEM professionals and live events, all trying to figure out what STEM is. Hosted by Tom Gordon, Christie McMonigal and Shane Hengst.
More information

http://stempunkpodcast.blogspot.com.au/

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education.

About STEMpunk
STEMpunk podcast is many things from informal chats with the hosts on STEM-based topics, to interviews with STEM professionals and live events, all trying to figure out what STEM is. Hosted by Tom Gordon, Christie McMonigal and Shane Hengst.
More information

http://stempunkpodcast.blogspot.com.au/

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education.

About the Sydney Science Festival
Through strengthening the ties between scientists and the communities they serve, Sydney Science Festival empowers audiences and helps create an active, engaged and informed Sydney. The Festival aims to encourage an interest in science among the general public and young people and provides opportunities to highlight Sydney’s scientific credentials and foster partnerships between the community, research organisations and industry. Part of National Science Week, Sydney Science Festival is produced by the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences and Australian Museum with support and funding from Inspiring Australia.

More information
https://sydneyscience.com.au/2018/register/

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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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(AEON) http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>dce1cc59-d90c-40a0-aef3-a8b8009ec6a0Wed, 04 Apr 2018 21:00:00 +0000Ben NewsomeThe Sydney Science Festival celebrates and showcases Sydney’s diverse and multidisciplinary science and innovation community through a program of talks by world-leading researchers, hands-on workshops, exhibitions and family events exploring all areas...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education.

About the Sydney Science Festival
Through strengthening the ties between scientists and the communities they serve, Sydney Science Festival empowers audiences and helps create an active, engaged and informed Sydney. The Festival aims to encourage an interest in science among the general public and young people and provides opportunities to highlight Sydney’s scientific credentials and foster partnerships between the community, research organisations and industry. Part of National Science Week, Sydney Science Festival is produced by the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences and Australian Museum with support and funding from Inspiring Australia.

More information
https://sydneyscience.com.au/2018/register/

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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(AEON) http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>2089arts,australian museum,education,festival,fizzicsed,fizzics education,inspiring australia,maas,museum of applied arts & scien,museums,national science week,nsw,podcast,scicomm,science festival,science week,steam,stem,sydney science festivalfalsefullEp.47 Inclusion in STEM with the Warren Centrehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-47-inclusion-in-stem-with-the-warren-centre--14410037
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education.

About Inclusion²
The Warren Centre’s Inclusion² program is the first comprehensive whole of career approach to support women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Currently, female talent is being lost at every stage of the STEM pipeline. In this period of rapid technological change, society requires innovative and adaptive STEM solutions delivered by a diverse cohort of industry leaders. Inclusion² is a multi-tiered program addressing the barriers to diversity in STEM from school to senior executive.

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The Warren Centre
https://thewarrencentre.org.au/

Inclusion²
https://inclusion2.org.au/

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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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(AEON )
http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>564ae75b-b0e5-4275-8b18-a8b20006633cThu, 29 Mar 2018 00:38:26 +0000Ben NewsomeFrom inspiration at school through to developing the next entrepreneurial leaders in STEM, the Warren Centre’s Inclusion² program is designed increase young women's participation and leadership in STEM. Partially funded under the Women in STEM and...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education.

About Inclusion²
The Warren Centre’s Inclusion² program is the first comprehensive whole of career approach to support women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Currently, female talent is being lost at every stage of the STEM pipeline. In this period of rapid technological change, society requires innovative and adaptive STEM solutions delivered by a diverse cohort of industry leaders. Inclusion² is a multi-tiered program addressing the barriers to diversity in STEM from school to senior executive.

More information

The Warren Centre
https://thewarrencentre.org.au/

Inclusion²
https://inclusion2.org.au/

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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(AEON )
http://www.aeon.net.au/]]>1692diversity,entrepreneurship,fizzicsed,fizzics education,future,inclusion,leadership,participation,podcast,rare birds,research,steam,stem,university,warren centerfalsefullEp.46 STEAM at the Museum of the Riverinahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-46-steam-at-the-museum-of-the-riverina--14371331
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education.

About Samantha Leah
Samantha Leah is a historian working in museum outreach as the Regional Museums Officer at the Museum of the Riverina in Wagga Wagga, NSW. With the museum she undertakes community outreach and engagement projects, including the award-winning We Are here: Riverina LGBTIQ Stories. With STEAM the Museum she hopes to expand the reach of the Museum and also provide the local community and schools with the ability to access the equipment they need to be a part of the STEAM revolution. She also really wants to play with robots and 3D print things!

More information

The Museum of the Riverina
http://www.museumriverina.com.au/

The STEAM project blog
http://www.museumriverina.com.au/exhibitions/blog-exhibition

Leah.Sam@wagga.nsw.gov.au

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education.

About Samantha Leah
Samantha Leah is a historian working in museum outreach as the Regional Museums Officer at the Museum of the Riverina in Wagga Wagga, NSW. With the museum she undertakes community outreach and engagement projects, including the award-winning We Are here: Riverina LGBTIQ Stories. With STEAM the Museum she hopes to expand the reach of the Museum and also provide the local community and schools with the ability to access the equipment they need to be a part of the STEAM revolution. She also really wants to play with robots and 3D print things!

More information

The Museum of the Riverina
http://www.museumriverina.com.au/

The STEAM project blog
http://www.museumriverina.com.au/exhibitions/blog-exhibition

Leah.Sam@wagga.nsw.gov.au

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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"We're always getting bigger & bigger and this year it's exciting to have the STEM challenges and get the kids thinking about this before the event. It's not just an excursion to come and see cars at the event, it's really a day of learning that also can be incorporated into the classroom".

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More about Elyse Dawson
In her second year working at the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, she manages the Industry & Innovation Precinct which is designed to showcase Victorian innovation and capabilities in design and manufacturing. During the Australian Grand Prix the site offers a free program for students to attend on the Thursday and Friday to partake in the Driving Learning education program. Students get to enjoy career seminars, hands-on workshops and interactive displays. This year they have over 30,000 students registered!

More information
https://www.grandprix.com.au/industry-innovation-precinct-drivinglearning-eoi

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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"We're always getting bigger & bigger and this year it's exciting to have the STEM challenges and get the kids thinking about this before the event. It's not just an excursion to come and see cars at the event, it's really a day of learning that also can be incorporated into the classroom".

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More about Elyse Dawson
In her second year working at the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, she manages the Industry & Innovation Precinct which is designed to showcase Victorian innovation and capabilities in design and manufacturing. During the Australian Grand Prix the site offers a free program for students to attend on the Thursday and Friday to partake in the Driving Learning education program. Students get to enjoy career seminars, hands-on workshops and interactive displays. This year they have over 30,000 students registered!

More information
https://www.grandprix.com.au/industry-innovation-precinct-drivinglearning-eoi

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More information
Located in Richmond, QLD, Kronosaurus Korner aims to provide a place where local and regional fossils can be stored, conserved, researched, prepared and displayed. Kronosaurus Korner aims to educate the local community and public in general about all matters palaeontological.The strength of the collection lies in Early Cretaceous, 100-115 million-year-old (Aptian–Albian) remains of marine reptiles, dinosaurs, pterosaurs, birds, fishes, crustaceans, cephalopods, gastropods, bivalves, echinoderms, plants and trace fossils. Many of the earlier fossils in the collection were donated by local graziers, often discovered whilst mustering cattle and working the land. However, recently the collections have grown through the donation by guests and volunteers of amazing chance finds at the Free Fossil Hunting Sites associated with the museum.
http://www.kronosauruskorner.com.au/

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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More information
Located in Richmond, QLD, Kronosaurus Korner aims to provide a place where local and regional fossils can be stored, conserved, researched, prepared and displayed. Kronosaurus Korner aims to educate the local community and public in general about all matters palaeontological.The strength of the collection lies in Early Cretaceous, 100-115 million-year-old (Aptian–Albian) remains of marine reptiles, dinosaurs, pterosaurs, birds, fishes, crustaceans, cephalopods, gastropods, bivalves, echinoderms, plants and trace fossils. Many of the earlier fossils in the collection were donated by local graziers, often discovered whilst mustering cattle and working the land. However, recently the collections have grown through the donation by guests and volunteers of amazing chance finds at the Free Fossil Hunting Sites associated with the museum.
http://www.kronosauruskorner.com.au/

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!
https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

Siân Keyes is also the Senior Program Manager for National Youth Science Forum

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

Siân Keyes is also the Senior Program Manager for National Youth Science Forum

About the FizzicsEd Podcast

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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Marc Wileman
‘Mad’ Marc Wileman is best known for firing smoke rings, making slime and winning investment on Dragons’ Den. He’s inspired more than 1,000,000 children to discover how awesome science can be and his dedication to changing the way science is taught has even been recognised by Her Majesty with a Queen’s Award for Innovation. The Netmums Award-Winning Sublime Science Party is the most popular children’s party in the UK where the children concoct potions, launch rockets and explode things as part of an unforgettable learning experience.

Marc is also the author of science experiment book ‘Don’t Eat Your Slime’ and has given away more than 100,000 copies to children around the world. He’s also the creator of the Sublime Science Club, a unique e-learning platform that’s inspired budding scientists in more than 37 countries.

https://www.sublimescience.com/

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Marc Wileman
‘Mad’ Marc Wileman is best known for firing smoke rings, making slime and winning investment on Dragons’ Den. He’s inspired more than 1,000,000 children to discover how awesome science can be and his dedication to changing the way science is taught has even been recognised by Her Majesty with a Queen’s Award for Innovation. The Netmums Award-Winning Sublime Science Party is the most popular children’s party in the UK where the children concoct potions, launch rockets and explode things as part of an unforgettable learning experience.

Marc is also the author of science experiment book ‘Don’t Eat Your Slime’ and has given away more than 100,000 copies to children around the world. He’s also the creator of the Sublime Science Club, a unique e-learning platform that’s inspired budding scientists in more than 37 countries.

https://www.sublimescience.com/

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!

https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Claire Brandenburger
Claire is a PhD candidate at UNSW Sydney where she is looking at the rapid evolution of introduced plants. Her study species is the South African beach daisy which arrived in Australia in the 1930s. As part of her research, Claire has been growing South African plants and Australian plants side-by-side in the UNSW glasshouse. She has discovered that in less than one hundred years the Australian plants have rapidly evolved changes in almost every aspect of their biology, including the way they look, photosynthesise, defend themselves and reproduce. This has important implications for how we manage these plants…are they still unwanted weeds from somewhere else, or are they evolving into a unique new Australian species?

About Hayden Schilling
Hayden Schilling is a final year PhD student at the University of New South Wales. Hayden works with NSW Department of Primary Industries and recreational fishers to study the ecology of Tailor, the iconic fishing species. He is interested in how fast they grow, what they eat, where they live and when they reproduce. Hayden also helps to teach classes in marine science and oceanography for undergraduate and masters students.

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UNSW BEES http://www.bees.unsw.edu.au/
Fizzics Education https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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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About Claire Brandenburger
Claire is a PhD candidate at UNSW Sydney where she is looking at the rapid evolution of introduced plants. Her study species is the South African beach daisy which arrived in Australia in the 1930s. As part of her research, Claire has been growing South African plants and Australian plants side-by-side in the UNSW glasshouse. She has discovered that in less than one hundred years the Australian plants have rapidly evolved changes in almost every aspect of their biology, including the way they look, photosynthesise, defend themselves and reproduce. This has important implications for how we manage these plants…are they still unwanted weeds from somewhere else, or are they evolving into a unique new Australian species?

About Hayden Schilling
Hayden Schilling is a final year PhD student at the University of New South Wales. Hayden works with NSW Department of Primary Industries and recreational fishers to study the ecology of Tailor, the iconic fishing species. He is interested in how fast they grow, what they eat, where they live and when they reproduce. Hayden also helps to teach classes in marine science and oceanography for undergraduate and masters students.

More information
UNSW BEES http://www.bees.unsw.edu.au/
Fizzics Education https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More about Latitude Group travel

Corporate partners with ASTA, AHISA, HTAV, GTAV and Adolescent Success (formerly MYSA) principals, teachers and schools associations, Latitude Group Travel provides world-class, custom designed, curriculum-linked tours with experiential learning activities included - worldwide. As a tour operator (not a travel agent), Latitude Group Travel designs & delivers detailed, unique itineraries, with hands-on learning experiences that support all subjects at all educational levels.

http://latitudegrouptravel.com.au/educational-group-tours/stem-group-tours/
or call 03 9646 4200

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

More about Latitude Group travel

Corporate partners with ASTA, AHISA, HTAV, GTAV and Adolescent Success (formerly MYSA) principals, teachers and schools associations, Latitude Group Travel provides world-class, custom designed, curriculum-linked tours with experiential learning activities included - worldwide. As a tour operator (not a travel agent), Latitude Group Travel designs & delivers detailed, unique itineraries, with hands-on learning experiences that support all subjects at all educational levels.

http://latitudegrouptravel.com.au/educational-group-tours/stem-group-tours/
or call 03 9646 4200

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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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About Steven Rumbold
Steven grew up mad about dinosaurs in Wycheproof, Victoria, where after school he went on to study Archaeology and Zoology at LaTrobe University. While Steven is passionate about those two fields, palaeontology has always been his childhood dream and through AAOD he has been able to live it, having started off as a Tour Guide and grown with Museum over the past 6 years as it continues to expand. Steven is the Education Co-ordinator/ Laboratory Supervisor and is a fully accredited Savannah Guide which the highest Tour Guide accreditation level in Australia. Steven's role at AAOD is to create engaging, hands-on, learning experiences for school groups that visit the Museum, as well as supervising the participants working of fossils in the Laboratory. Plus, he gets to be involved in annual dinosaur digs!

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Steven Rumbold
Steven grew up mad about dinosaurs in Wycheproof, Victoria, where after school he went on to study Archaeology and Zoology at LaTrobe University. While Steven is passionate about those two fields, palaeontology has always been his childhood dream and through AAOD he has been able to live it, having started off as a Tour Guide and grown with Museum over the past 6 years as it continues to expand. Steven is the Education Co-ordinator/ Laboratory Supervisor and is a fully accredited Savannah Guide which the highest Tour Guide accreditation level in Australia. Steven's role at AAOD is to create engaging, hands-on, learning experiences for school groups that visit the Museum, as well as supervising the participants working of fossils in the Laboratory. Plus, he gets to be involved in annual dinosaur digs!

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Craig McGrogan
Craig McGrogan is the Senior Education Officer at Reef HQ Aquarium, the National Education Centre for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. In addition to a daily programme of talks and tours offered to the visiting public, Reef HQ Aquarium also offers tailored educational programmes for schools from foundation to tertiary level. As part of the Aquarium’s digital outreach education, Craig enjoys getting underwater to present the Reef Videoconferencing programme to schools around Australia and internationally. Reef HQ Aquarium is also a member of the Townsville North Queensland EduTourism consortium, which delivers tailored experiential learning programmes for faculty-led study abroad groups within the local Townsville region. For further information about the Aquarium’s education programmes, please email education@gbrmpa.gov.au or visit http://www.reefhq.com.au/

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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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Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

About Craig McGrogan
Craig McGrogan is the Senior Education Officer at Reef HQ Aquarium, the National Education Centre for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. In addition to a daily programme of talks and tours offered to the visiting public, Reef HQ Aquarium also offers tailored educational programmes for schools from foundation to tertiary level. As part of the Aquarium’s digital outreach education, Craig enjoys getting underwater to present the Reef Videoconferencing programme to schools around Australia and internationally. Reef HQ Aquarium is also a member of the Townsville North Queensland EduTourism consortium, which delivers tailored experiential learning programmes for faculty-led study abroad groups within the local Townsville region. For further information about the Aquarium’s education programmes, please email education@gbrmpa.gov.au or visit http://www.reefhq.com.au/

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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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Share it!]]>2494aquariums,distance education,ecotourism,enviroed,environmental education,fizzicsed,fizzics education,great barrier reef,qld,queensland,reefhq,scicomm,science,science communication,stem,tropical,video conferencingfalsefullEp.37 Code like a Girl revisitedhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-37-code-like-a-girl-revisited--13850899Top 3 learnings

Get involved! Coding is about getting your mind wrapped around creatively solving a logic challenge. There are plenty of opportunities to join a coding group, you just have to join the fun.
It’s the story that matters. It’s just as important for kids to know why coding is important as it is to know how to program a given task.
Coding is part of our future. Even if you know that you may not become a software developer, it is just as important to learn how these machines function as they are becoming more and more prevalent in today’s society.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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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Get involved! Coding is about getting your mind wrapped around creatively solving a logic challenge. There are plenty of opportunities to join a coding group, you just have to join the fun.
It’s the story that matters. It’s just as important for kids to know why coding is important as it is to know how to program a given task.
Coding is part of our future. Even if you know that you may not become a software developer, it is just as important to learn how these machines function as they are becoming more and more prevalent in today’s society.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!
Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?
Share it!]]>1999australia,code,code like a girl,coding,computational thinking,fizzicsed,fizzics education,inspiring,leaders,podcast,stem,womeninstemfalsefullEp.36 Gympie Bone Museum revisitedhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-36-gympie-bone-museum-revisited--13796330Top 3 learnings

Just do it. Start small and aim big! Grow something that people can get involved in.
Listen to your audience. Listen to the people who visit your museum, make things as hands-on as possible and respond to people’s needs.
Don’t be afraid to show works in progress.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!
Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?
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Just do it. Start small and aim big! Grow something that people can get involved in.
Listen to your audience. Listen to the people who visit your museum, make things as hands-on as possible and respond to people’s needs.
Don’t be afraid to show works in progress.

About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!
Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?
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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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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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Get on Twitter! If you’re into learning about teaching tips, hacks and resources you really should be on this social media channel. Here you can find like-minded educators with whom you can share what has worked and what hasn’t worked in your lessons plus discover what has worked for others. While you’re at it, join the #aussieED twitter chat!
Aim for continuous improvement. There’s always a better way to work with students to help them understand how the world works. Even if you’ve been teaching for 20+ years there’s always room to grow (plus it models lifelong learning for your kids!).
You don’t know what you don’t know. That can also can mean that you may not know just how AWESOME your lessons actually are… share them! Use portals such as WorldSTEM.co to share your lessons with teachers so that they can learn from you… it’s all about spreading the message and making an impact.

About Brett Salakas Brett Salakas is an international keynote speaker, an author, the founder of #aussieED, the largest online network of teachers in Australia. He is a Primary School teacher and Google Certified Innovator who, over the past 18 years, has taught in South East Asia and Australia in both public and independent schools. Brett is also the co-founder of the WorldSTEM movement. He is passionately committed to turning educational theory into real classroom practice. Brett is all about CONNECTION, COLLABORATION and INSPIRATION.
About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!
Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it!
If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below]]>9ba24842-6131-4276-9ccd-a858014f746aFri, 29 Dec 2017 22:08:14 +0000Ben NewsomePrimary teacher & #aussieED founder Brett Salakas is an inspirational educator who’s worked to create a global network of motivated people on Twitter to make educational theory into classroom practice that works. In this podcast we chat about his new...Top 3 learnings

Get on Twitter! If you’re into learning about teaching tips, hacks and resources you really should be on this social media channel. Here you can find like-minded educators with whom you can share what has worked and what hasn’t worked in your lessons plus discover what has worked for others. While you’re at it, join the #aussieED twitter chat!
Aim for continuous improvement. There’s always a better way to work with students to help them understand how the world works. Even if you’ve been teaching for 20+ years there’s always room to grow (plus it models lifelong learning for your kids!).
You don’t know what you don’t know. That can also can mean that you may not know just how AWESOME your lessons actually are… share them! Use portals such as WorldSTEM.co to share your lessons with teachers so that they can learn from you… it’s all about spreading the message and making an impact.

About Brett Salakas Brett Salakas is an international keynote speaker, an author, the founder of #aussieED, the largest online network of teachers in Australia. He is a Primary School teacher and Google Certified Innovator who, over the past 18 years, has taught in South East Asia and Australia in both public and independent schools. Brett is also the co-founder of the WorldSTEM movement. He is passionately committed to turning educational theory into real classroom practice. Brett is all about CONNECTION, COLLABORATION and INSPIRATION.
About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!
Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it!
If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below]]>3898aussieed,edchat,education,elementary,fizzicsed,pln,primary school,primaryscichat,school,science,stem,teaching,worldstemfalsefullEp.33 Science literacy & PBL revisitedhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-33-science-literacy-pbl-revisited--13660790Top 3 learnings

Project-based learning works! Find ways to get students into longer-term projects that allow them to deep dive into a specific area of study.
Be a facilitator in the classroom whereby you let students drive their own learning wherever possible. Let them explore, question, fail, succeed and create… they’ll be better off in the long run! Just be sure to create a safe classroom environment and your students will undoubtedly grow as learners.
Be firm with your guidance as a teacher and become more relaxed as the year progresses. You can make a highly inclusive and engaging classroom environment whilst ensuring that students learn boundaries and what’s appropriate in your classroom.

About Isabelle Kingsley
After being a high school science teacher for four years, Isabelle has worked in the field of informal science education and science outreach at various cultural institutions in Canada and Australia. Isabelle has produced and managed multiple science education initiatives including National Science and Technology Week (Canada), Ultimo Science Festival and the Mars Lab, a world-class STEM education program located at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney. In her current role at the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, Isabelle runs the Sydney Science Festival, an annual festival that engages people of all ages in celebrating and appreciating science.
Isabelle has recently embarked on a PhD at the University of New South Wales in the Faculty of Science. Her research aims to understand and measure the effectiveness of informal science education in achieving its objectives of improving people’s understanding, attitudes and perceptions of science.
About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!
Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it!
If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>d9d82b3b-f3c8-413c-bb21-a8530041ad5bSun, 24 Dec 2017 04:04:35 +0000Ben NewsomeMeet Isabelle Kingsley, a former science teacher who previously ran the Sydney Science Festival as well as adult programming at the Museum of Applied Arts Museum in Sydney. She is now a researcher in science communication at the University of NSW. In...Top 3 learnings

Project-based learning works! Find ways to get students into longer-term projects that allow them to deep dive into a specific area of study.
Be a facilitator in the classroom whereby you let students drive their own learning wherever possible. Let them explore, question, fail, succeed and create… they’ll be better off in the long run! Just be sure to create a safe classroom environment and your students will undoubtedly grow as learners.
Be firm with your guidance as a teacher and become more relaxed as the year progresses. You can make a highly inclusive and engaging classroom environment whilst ensuring that students learn boundaries and what’s appropriate in your classroom.

About Isabelle Kingsley
After being a high school science teacher for four years, Isabelle has worked in the field of informal science education and science outreach at various cultural institutions in Canada and Australia. Isabelle has produced and managed multiple science education initiatives including National Science and Technology Week (Canada), Ultimo Science Festival and the Mars Lab, a world-class STEM education program located at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney. In her current role at the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, Isabelle runs the Sydney Science Festival, an annual festival that engages people of all ages in celebrating and appreciating science.
Isabelle has recently embarked on a PhD at the University of New South Wales in the Faculty of Science. Her research aims to understand and measure the effectiveness of informal science education in achieving its objectives of improving people’s understanding, attitudes and perceptions of science.
About the FizzicsEd Podcast
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!
Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it!
If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>2523children,fizzicsed,highered,kids,literacy,museums,pbl,preschool,project-based learning,scicomm,science,science literacy,stem,unswfalsefullEp.32 Christmas Science!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-32-christmas-science--13569960Contact Fizzics Education

Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Phone: +612 9674 2191

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html
>100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html
>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html

Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it!If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>d7836581-6fac-413f-8709-a847018749ebWed, 13 Dec 2017 00:01:55 +0000Ben NewsomeScience experiments for the end of the year! This episode we're having a little bit of fun with the Christmas theme and as such you'll hear about a number of simple science experiments you can run over the holiday break that won't break the budget....Contact Fizzics Education

Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Phone: +612 9674 2191

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html
>100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html
>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html

Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it!If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>1469christmas,edchat,education,end of year,fizzicsed,fizzics education,fun,learning,podcast,science,science experiment,stem,stemed,teachingfalsefullEp.31 Educational Leadershiphttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-31-educational-leadership--13541635
Wherever possible, teach students to be open to taking managed risks. This will put them in an awesome frame of mind when it comes to thriving outside of the school environment.
It can be the little things that matter! Science doesn’t have to be about the big experiments, use microscopes and close observation of small objects as well.
Its ok to share failures and to ask questions from your colleagues. It’s the power of the collective that transforms education.

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Margaret Shepherd Margaret Shepherd has been a science teacher in NSW Catholic schools for more than 20 years. She is the current president of the Science Teachers Association of NSW after many years of service since 2000. She sees the role of the science educator as fundamental in engaging all students in the world of science and a future involving STEM careers. Margaret is passionate about supporting teachers in their core work of improving the creative and critical thinking of students in all regions and educational sectors of NSW. She has been recognised for her contributions to science teaching receiving the Executive Director’s Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2004; Award to attend Science at the Shine Dome 2006, a citation for leadership in professional development and curriculum innovation in 2001, STANSW Distinguished Service Award in 2004 and PTC Outstanding Professional Service Award in 2005, nomination for Prime Ministers science teaching award, STANSW Life membership in 2014 and PTC Exceptional Service Award in 2017. Margaret has recently completed her Masters in Educational Leadership and is currently working as a regional leader of learning for 16 schools in south western Sydney and lecturer at ACU for pre-service secondary science teachers.
Contact details for STANSW

stansw.asn.au

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html
>100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html
>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html

Contact Fizzics Education

Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Phone: +612 9674 2191

Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it!If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>0aee0ff4-7280-4a75-897f-a84301698a2fFri, 08 Dec 2017 22:16:30 +0000Ben NewsomeThe Science Teachers Association of NSW exists to help teachers from all years and from all school types to learn from each other and to share best practice. This week we’re joined by Margaret Shepherd, president of STANSW and lecturer in science...
Wherever possible, teach students to be open to taking managed risks. This will put them in an awesome frame of mind when it comes to thriving outside of the school environment.
It can be the little things that matter! Science doesn’t have to be about the big experiments, use microscopes and close observation of small objects as well.
Its ok to share failures and to ask questions from your colleagues. It’s the power of the collective that transforms education.

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Margaret Shepherd Margaret Shepherd has been a science teacher in NSW Catholic schools for more than 20 years. She is the current president of the Science Teachers Association of NSW after many years of service since 2000. She sees the role of the science educator as fundamental in engaging all students in the world of science and a future involving STEM careers. Margaret is passionate about supporting teachers in their core work of improving the creative and critical thinking of students in all regions and educational sectors of NSW. She has been recognised for her contributions to science teaching receiving the Executive Director’s Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2004; Award to attend Science at the Shine Dome 2006, a citation for leadership in professional development and curriculum innovation in 2001, STANSW Distinguished Service Award in 2004 and PTC Outstanding Professional Service Award in 2005, nomination for Prime Ministers science teaching award, STANSW Life membership in 2014 and PTC Exceptional Service Award in 2017. Margaret has recently completed her Masters in Educational Leadership and is currently working as a regional leader of learning for 16 schools in south western Sydney and lecturer at ACU for pre-service secondary science teachers.
Contact details for STANSW

stansw.asn.au

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html
>100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html
>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html

Contact Fizzics Education

Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Phone: +612 9674 2191

Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it!If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>2364edchat,education,educator,fizzicsed,fizzics education,hsc,learning,podcast,science,science teachers association,stansw,stem,stemed,teachingfalsefullEp.30 Flame Challengehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-30-flame-challenge--13466526
Make you science explanations as compelling and as emotive as possible! Don’t just communicate a bland set of facts, make them as interesting and as vibrant as possible.
Break down your explanation into clear steps. Communicate the concepts clearly and with simple visual imagery that allows your audience to connect with what you’re talking about.
Respect your audience. Don’t speak down to them, give them a reason to listen to you.
Be memorable and be fun! You want your presentation to stand out.

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education Useful links 1. Flame Challenge: https://www.aldacenter.org/outreach/flame-challenge
2. Sign up for teachers: https://www.aldacenter.org/students-and-teachers
3. Sign up for scientists: https://www.aldacenter.org/scientists
4. Johanna’s submission for The Flame Challenge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D27ac9SMpo4
5. Follow the Alda Center on Twitter via @AldaCenter About Dr Johanna Howes Dr Johanna Howes is a freelance science writer, digital content creator and casual academic at the University of Wollongong. She graduated with First Class Honours in Chemistry from the University of Technology Sydney. After about five years of studying the Great Barrier Reef and tiny algae thought to be the culprit in bleaching events, she was awarded with a PhD.
She switched gears a bit and ran away with the Shell Questacon Science Circus, travelling around Australia and performing science shows for kids. She graduated with a Master of Science Communication (Outreach) with commendation, from the Australian National University in 2016.
This year, she was chosen by about 20,000 primary school children across the globe as the winner of The Flame Challenge. This is a competition where scientists are encouraged to submit either written or visual answers to a question set by the kids. Those same kids then judge the entry! She was flown to New York to meet Mr Alan Alda, the actor and science communicator who started the competition.
Contact details for Dr Simon Crook Twitter via @johmatrix, YouTube channel called Class 509: Science History www.class509.com Contact Fizzics Education

Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Phone: +612 9674 2191

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html
>100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html
>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html

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Make you science explanations as compelling and as emotive as possible! Don’t just communicate a bland set of facts, make them as interesting and as vibrant as possible.
Break down your explanation into clear steps. Communicate the concepts clearly and with simple visual imagery that allows your audience to connect with what you’re talking about.
Respect your audience. Don’t speak down to them, give them a reason to listen to you.
Be memorable and be fun! You want your presentation to stand out.

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education Useful links 1. Flame Challenge: https://www.aldacenter.org/outreach/flame-challenge
2. Sign up for teachers: https://www.aldacenter.org/students-and-teachers
3. Sign up for scientists: https://www.aldacenter.org/scientists
4. Johanna’s submission for The Flame Challenge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D27ac9SMpo4
5. Follow the Alda Center on Twitter via @AldaCenter About Dr Johanna Howes Dr Johanna Howes is a freelance science writer, digital content creator and casual academic at the University of Wollongong. She graduated with First Class Honours in Chemistry from the University of Technology Sydney. After about five years of studying the Great Barrier Reef and tiny algae thought to be the culprit in bleaching events, she was awarded with a PhD.
She switched gears a bit and ran away with the Shell Questacon Science Circus, travelling around Australia and performing science shows for kids. She graduated with a Master of Science Communication (Outreach) with commendation, from the Australian National University in 2016.
This year, she was chosen by about 20,000 primary school children across the globe as the winner of The Flame Challenge. This is a competition where scientists are encouraged to submit either written or visual answers to a question set by the kids. Those same kids then judge the entry! She was flown to New York to meet Mr Alan Alda, the actor and science communicator who started the competition.
Contact details for Dr Simon Crook Twitter via @johmatrix, YouTube channel called Class 509: Science History www.class509.com Contact Fizzics Education

Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Phone: +612 9674 2191

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html
>100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html
>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips 2161alda center,communication,competition,edchat,education,educator,fizzicsed,fizzics education,hsc,learning,podcast,scicomm,science,stem,stemed,teaching,the flame challengefalsefullEp.29 Making science engaginghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-29-making-science-engaging--13419622
TeachMeets break down barriers. Find a local one to join and meet motivated educators looking to make a difference. If there is not one local, check out various Twitter hashtags to find a professional learning network that is right for you.
Work with people from different backgrounds. Where possible collaborate people from rural and metropolitan areas, learn from new teachers as well as lead educators and simply mix as many different points of view together to create a collective that is greater than the sum of its parts.
Teach the fundamentals of how experiments actually work. Once students understand experimental design, its from there that they have the tools to investigate their world.

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
About Dr Simon Crook Dr Simon Crook is the Founder of CrookED Science, a STEM education consultancy working with teachers and students in primary and secondary schools across Australia. Previously, Simon was Senior eLearning Adviser with the Catholic Education Office Sydney. He was also a high school science teacher for 15 years.
Simon recently completed his PhD thesis ‘Evaluating the Impact of 1:1 Laptops on High School Science Students and Teachers’ at The University of Sydney. He is now Honorary Associate of the School of Physics at The University of Sydney.
Simon is an accomplished author of over 15 articles in national and international journals, covering many aspects of STEM education. Much of his work has been featured in the national media such as the ABC, SMH, The Australian and The Conversation.
Contact details for Dr Simon Crook http://crookedscience.com/
https://www.facebook.com/crookedscience/ https://twitter.com/simoncrook https://www.instagram.com/simon.crook/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/simoncrook1/ simon@simoncrook.com
Contact Fizzics Education

Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Phone: +612 9674 2191

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html
>100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html
>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html

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TeachMeets break down barriers. Find a local one to join and meet motivated educators looking to make a difference. If there is not one local, check out various Twitter hashtags to find a professional learning network that is right for you.
Work with people from different backgrounds. Where possible collaborate people from rural and metropolitan areas, learn from new teachers as well as lead educators and simply mix as many different points of view together to create a collective that is greater than the sum of its parts.
Teach the fundamentals of how experiments actually work. Once students understand experimental design, its from there that they have the tools to investigate their world.

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
About Dr Simon Crook Dr Simon Crook is the Founder of CrookED Science, a STEM education consultancy working with teachers and students in primary and secondary schools across Australia. Previously, Simon was Senior eLearning Adviser with the Catholic Education Office Sydney. He was also a high school science teacher for 15 years.
Simon recently completed his PhD thesis ‘Evaluating the Impact of 1:1 Laptops on High School Science Students and Teachers’ at The University of Sydney. He is now Honorary Associate of the School of Physics at The University of Sydney.
Simon is an accomplished author of over 15 articles in national and international journals, covering many aspects of STEM education. Much of his work has been featured in the national media such as the ABC, SMH, The Australian and The Conversation.
Contact details for Dr Simon Crook http://crookedscience.com/
https://www.facebook.com/crookedscience/ https://twitter.com/simoncrook https://www.instagram.com/simon.crook/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/simoncrook1/ simon@simoncrook.com
Contact Fizzics Education

Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Phone: +612 9674 2191

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html
>100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html
>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html

Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it!If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>3125crooked science,edchat,education,educator,fizzicsed,fizzics education,high school,hsc,learning,nsw det,podcast,science,secondary school,stem,stemed,sydney university,teachers,teachingfalsefullEp.28 Teachers helping teachershttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-28-teachers-helping-teachers--13343617
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

Top 3 learnings

1. Create a network. Surround yourself with people who have the same growth mindset as you! Your Professional Learning Network will be small to begin with, but it will grow.

2. Try integrating STEM into the timetable. It is quite an undertaking to mesh a genuine STEM-specific subject into a standard timetable, however the rewards could be huge. Just ensure to work teacher across the faculties to ensure that all curriculum outcomes are being met. This could be a genuine chance or a maker space!

3. Use failure as a teaching tool. Many guests have talked about this and without a doubt will do so again in the future! It’s when we’re vulnerable and reflective that we open up for new understanding.

About Cherine Spirou

Cherine is currently Head Teacher Science at Fairvale High School in Sydney and coordinator of Lachlan Macquarie College which is a virtual college specialising in promoting science and mathematics to students through enrichment programs and provides professional development of teachers. Her passion for science and education in general is one that she is proud of, as she believes that every student has a right to learn in a fun and safe environment. Currently she works with 13 staff and we have the largest faculty in the school with 23 senior science classes in Years 11 and 12. Cherine also coordinate STEM at Fairvale HS and has integrated STEM into the school timetable as a subject for Year 7 Gifted and Talented students as a trial in 2017 and expanding into 2018.

About the Lachlan Macquarie College

Lachlan Macquarie College is a centre of excellence in Science and Mathematics developing programs for secondary students to enhance their passion and knowledge in the two subjects. It also provides professional development for Science and Mathematics teachers across NSW to assist in the implementation of teaching and learning programs and focusing on improving student learning outcomes.

Contact details for Cherine Spirou

https://lachlanmacquariecollege.weebly.com/
https://twitter.com/CherineSpirou
https://www.facebook.com/groups/awesomenswscienceteachers/
cherine.spirou@det.nsw.edu.au

Contact Fizzics Education

Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Phone: +612 9674 2191

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html
>100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html
>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html

Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it!
If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>d9e873f3-1145-4e7f-bb83-a82d00ab902fThu, 16 Nov 2017 10:51:36 +0000Ben NewsomeCherine Spirou and the team at the Lachlan Macquarie College works with hundreds of science teachers across NSW. Working in partnership with the Western Sydney University School of Science and Health, the team puts together a variety of student...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

Top 3 learnings

1. Create a network. Surround yourself with people who have the same growth mindset as you! Your Professional Learning Network will be small to begin with, but it will grow.

2. Try integrating STEM into the timetable. It is quite an undertaking to mesh a genuine STEM-specific subject into a standard timetable, however the rewards could be huge. Just ensure to work teacher across the faculties to ensure that all curriculum outcomes are being met. This could be a genuine chance or a maker space!

3. Use failure as a teaching tool. Many guests have talked about this and without a doubt will do so again in the future! It’s when we’re vulnerable and reflective that we open up for new understanding.

About Cherine Spirou

Cherine is currently Head Teacher Science at Fairvale High School in Sydney and coordinator of Lachlan Macquarie College which is a virtual college specialising in promoting science and mathematics to students through enrichment programs and provides professional development of teachers. Her passion for science and education in general is one that she is proud of, as she believes that every student has a right to learn in a fun and safe environment. Currently she works with 13 staff and we have the largest faculty in the school with 23 senior science classes in Years 11 and 12. Cherine also coordinate STEM at Fairvale HS and has integrated STEM into the school timetable as a subject for Year 7 Gifted and Talented students as a trial in 2017 and expanding into 2018.

About the Lachlan Macquarie College

Lachlan Macquarie College is a centre of excellence in Science and Mathematics developing programs for secondary students to enhance their passion and knowledge in the two subjects. It also provides professional development for Science and Mathematics teachers across NSW to assist in the implementation of teaching and learning programs and focusing on improving student learning outcomes.

Contact details for Cherine Spirou

https://lachlanmacquariecollege.weebly.com/
https://twitter.com/CherineSpirou
https://www.facebook.com/groups/awesomenswscienceteachers/
cherine.spirou@det.nsw.edu.au

Contact Fizzics Education

Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Phone: +612 9674 2191

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book! 2294awesomenswteachers,edchat,education,fizzicsed,fizzics education,high school,lachlan macquarie college,learning,nsw det,podcast,science,secondary school,stem,stemed,teachers,teaching,teachinglife,western sydney universityfalsefullEp.27 Field studies at Sydney Olympic Parkhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-27-field-studies-at-sydney-olympic-park--13295493
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

Top 3 learnings

1. Get out into the field! It’s not just about the textbook, students need to experience real ecological sampling techniques and learn about the environment first-hand.

2. The intersection between the built environment and ecological communities is fascinating, plus it is an area of research that is being actively investigated as a direct result of urbanization and city sprawl.

3. Observe your surroundings. The living environment had a lot to offer for all the senses!

Contact details for Danielle Leggo

http://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/education_and_learning education@sydneyolympic.com.au
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-leggo-7344168a/

Also, learn more about the Innovation Games that was held during National Science Week in August on Episode 16. https://goo.gl/xTjZ4i

Education tip:
Cooking Baked Alaska to learn about science!
https://goo.gl/MxjEPc

Contact Fizzics Education

Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Phone: +612 9674 2191

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book!
http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html

>100 Free Science Experiments
http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html

>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips
http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html

Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it!
If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>4fff616b-e163-43cb-b40e-a827015b0719Fri, 10 Nov 2017 21:43:43 +0000Ben NewsomeJust across from the mangroves in Sydney Olympic Park is an education center designed to help students to discover more about their environment. We caught up with Danielle Leggo, who as the education coordinator at SOPA has very much had the...
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education

Top 3 learnings

1. Get out into the field! It’s not just about the textbook, students need to experience real ecological sampling techniques and learn about the environment first-hand.

2. The intersection between the built environment and ecological communities is fascinating, plus it is an area of research that is being actively investigated as a direct result of urbanization and city sprawl.

3. Observe your surroundings. The living environment had a lot to offer for all the senses!

Contact details for Danielle Leggo

http://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/education_and_learning education@sydneyolympic.com.au
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-leggo-7344168a/

Also, learn more about the Innovation Games that was held during National Science Week in August on Episode 16. https://goo.gl/xTjZ4i

Education tip:
Cooking Baked Alaska to learn about science!
https://goo.gl/MxjEPc

Contact Fizzics Education

Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Phone: +612 9674 2191

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book!
http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html

>100 Free Science Experiments
http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html

>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips
http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html

Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it!
If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>2153biology,ecological sampling,edchat,education,enviroed,environment,field studies,fizzicsed,fizzics education,innovation games,learning,mangroves,podcast,science,stem,stemed,sydney,sydney olympic park,teaching,urbanisationfalsefullEp. 26 Code like a Girlhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-26-code-like-a-girl--13235157Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education Top 3 learnings

Get involved! Coding is about getting your mind wrapped around creatively solving a logic challenge. There are plenty of opportunities to join a coding group, you just have to join the fun.
It’s the story that matters. It’s just as important for kids to know why coding is important as it is to know how to program a given task.
Coding is part of our future. Even if you know that you may not become a software developer, it is just as important to learn how these machines function as they are becoming more and more prevalent in today’s society.

Contact details for Ally Watson https://codelikeagirl.org
https://twitter.com/codelikeagirlAU
Education tip: Teach coding without a robot or computer https://goo.gl/aHmWPd Contact Fizzics Education

Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Phone: +612 9674 2191

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html
>100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html
>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html

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Get involved! Coding is about getting your mind wrapped around creatively solving a logic challenge. There are plenty of opportunities to join a coding group, you just have to join the fun.
It’s the story that matters. It’s just as important for kids to know why coding is important as it is to know how to program a given task.
Coding is part of our future. Even if you know that you may not become a software developer, it is just as important to learn how these machines function as they are becoming more and more prevalent in today’s society.

Contact details for Ally Watson https://codelikeagirl.org
https://twitter.com/codelikeagirlAU
Education tip: Teach coding without a robot or computer https://goo.gl/aHmWPd Contact Fizzics Education

Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Phone: +612 9674 2191

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html
>100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html
>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html

Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it!If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>2277coding,computational thinking,computer science,developer,edchat,education,equity,fizzicsed,fizzics education,learning,podcast,programming,science,startup,stem,teaching,women in stemfalsefullEp.25 Neil Bramsen on the importance of primary science educationhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-25-neil-bramsen-on-the-importance-of-primary-science-education--13145201Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education Top 4 learnings

Whilst conducting your science lesson, have in mind a kitchen scale… is your lesson well balanced between having fun and delivering deeper meaning?
Use the outdoors. This can be a fantastic circuit breaker for students plus the environment around you can provide a rich source of learning opportunities.
Restricting the number of desks in the classroom forces you to creatively think of different methods of delivering a lesson.
Invest in your colleagues. Provide as many opportunities as possible for professional development and the investment will pay itself back ten-fold.

Contact details for Neil Bramsen https://twitter.com/galaxyinvader
neil.bramsen@det.nsw.edu.au
http://neilbramsen.edublogs.org/
Churchill Fellowship, ‘To study programs that successfully engage and enthuse primary and middle school students in MES (Maths, Engineering and Science) learning - USA, UK.’ https://goo.gl/cGYvrB Education tip: Taking students on a bush walk https://goo.gl/zk2wfC Find out more about a Churchill Fellowship Visit the Churchill Trust website https://www.churchilltrust.com.au Contact Fizzics Education

Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Phone: +612 9674 2191

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html
>100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html
>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html

Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it!If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>39e28dcc-14b2-4a2b-a9ee-a8190147e782Fri, 27 Oct 2017 20:23:27 +0000Ben NewsomeWe speak with Neil Bramsen, recent winner of the 2017 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools and Assistant Principal at Mt Ousley Public School in NSW. From students counting birds for citizen science to using...Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education Top 4 learnings

Whilst conducting your science lesson, have in mind a kitchen scale… is your lesson well balanced between having fun and delivering deeper meaning?
Use the outdoors. This can be a fantastic circuit breaker for students plus the environment around you can provide a rich source of learning opportunities.
Restricting the number of desks in the classroom forces you to creatively think of different methods of delivering a lesson.
Invest in your colleagues. Provide as many opportunities as possible for professional development and the investment will pay itself back ten-fold.

Contact details for Neil Bramsen https://twitter.com/galaxyinvader
neil.bramsen@det.nsw.edu.au
http://neilbramsen.edublogs.org/
Churchill Fellowship, ‘To study programs that successfully engage and enthuse primary and middle school students in MES (Maths, Engineering and Science) learning - USA, UK.’ https://goo.gl/cGYvrB Education tip: Taking students on a bush walk https://goo.gl/zk2wfC Find out more about a Churchill Fellowship Visit the Churchill Trust website https://www.churchilltrust.com.au Contact Fizzics Education

Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Phone: +612 9674 2191

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html
>100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html
>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html

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About Little Scientists
Little scientists offers a professional development program in STEM for early childhood educators and teachers that work with young children aged 3-6 years. Their unique and comprehensive program provides an affordable opportunity to upskill in inquiry-based learning in STEM with a long-term impact on each child’s STEM confidence and individual educational journey. www.littlescientists.org.au.
Contact Fizzics Education

Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Phone: +612 9674 2191

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html
>100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html
>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html

Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it!If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>91ea3363-855b-4a20-a961-a81200189952Fri, 20 Oct 2017 02:20:29 +0000Ben NewsomeLittle Scientists Australia is a nation-wide accelerator program for preschool teachers wanting to make STEM shine for early learners. Funded by the Australian Federal Government and supported by PwC, the Little Scientists team is helping prepare...Hosted by Ben Newsome & Holly Kershaw from Fizzics Education
About Little Scientists
Little scientists offers a professional development program in STEM for early childhood educators and teachers that work with young children aged 3-6 years. Their unique and comprehensive program provides an affordable opportunity to upskill in inquiry-based learning in STEM with a long-term impact on each child’s STEM confidence and individual educational journey. www.littlescientists.org.au.
Contact Fizzics Education

Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Phone: +612 9674 2191

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html
>100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html
>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html

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Stephy Salazar, John Purchase Public School and #pstchat
Elanor Wood, Head of Science, Camberwell Girls Grammar School
Fairlie Pritchard, Meredith Primary School
Meg Foley, St Peter’s Lutheran College
Dan Wolf-Clark, MyEd
Sarah MacDonald, Canine Comprehension
Sarah Ralston, Reboot Education
Kirsty Costa, Cool Australia
June Bayha, Bayha Group
Penny Harris, Ginnie & Pinney
Ashanti Branch, Ever Forward Club
Nicole Dyson, Verge Young Entrepreneurs
Bec McCauley, Beacon Foundation
Andrew Duncan, Bundaberg State High School
Dave Faulkner, Education Changemakers

Hosted by Ben Newsome & Holly Kershaw from Fizzics Education
Contact Fizzics Education

Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Phone: +612 9674 2191

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html
>100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html
>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html

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Stephy Salazar, John Purchase Public School and #pstchat
Elanor Wood, Head of Science, Camberwell Girls Grammar School
Fairlie Pritchard, Meredith Primary School
Meg Foley, St Peter’s Lutheran College
Dan Wolf-Clark, MyEd
Sarah MacDonald, Canine Comprehension
Sarah Ralston, Reboot Education
Kirsty Costa, Cool Australia
June Bayha, Bayha Group
Penny Harris, Ginnie & Pinney
Ashanti Branch, Ever Forward Club
Nicole Dyson, Verge Young Entrepreneurs
Bec McCauley, Beacon Foundation
Andrew Duncan, Bundaberg State High School
Dave Faulkner, Education Changemakers

Hosted by Ben Newsome & Holly Kershaw from Fizzics Education
Contact Fizzics Education

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STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html
>100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html
>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html

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If you’re in a museum or cultural site, how are you addressing diversity and equity of access? If you need help in this area, reach out to professionals such as Ann who will be able to point you in the right direction.
Don’t worry about being perfect! It’s ok for the public to see you create a new space for them… and it’s even better if they can contribute. It’s all about ownership after all!
Reach out to community organisations to broaden participation. This can be via citizen science as well as traditional outreach activities.

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
About Ann Hernandez
Ann is a former elementary teacher and is on the leadership team for the International Society for Technology in Education Interactive Video Conferencing Professional Learning Network, following her work as a distance learning Educator, Manager, and Director of Programs at the Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum in Michigan. She is currently the Program Manager for Professional Development and Inclusion Initiatives at the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) in Washington, D.C., a global organization that provides collective voice, professional support, and programming opportunities to science centers, museums, and similar institutions. ASTC serves over 600 members across 50 countries (www.astc.org). The projects in Ann’s domain focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, including leading ASTC’s Diversity and Leadership Development Fellows Program which is celebrating its 17th year.

ahernandez@astc.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hernandezann/
Link for the mite vending machine at Oakland Museum of California! http://museumca.org/citizen-science-vending-machine

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Phone: +612 9674 2191

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html
>100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html
>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html

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If you’re in a museum or cultural site, how are you addressing diversity and equity of access? If you need help in this area, reach out to professionals such as Ann who will be able to point you in the right direction.
Don’t worry about being perfect! It’s ok for the public to see you create a new space for them… and it’s even better if they can contribute. It’s all about ownership after all!
Reach out to community organisations to broaden participation. This can be via citizen science as well as traditional outreach activities.

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
About Ann Hernandez
Ann is a former elementary teacher and is on the leadership team for the International Society for Technology in Education Interactive Video Conferencing Professional Learning Network, following her work as a distance learning Educator, Manager, and Director of Programs at the Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum in Michigan. She is currently the Program Manager for Professional Development and Inclusion Initiatives at the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) in Washington, D.C., a global organization that provides collective voice, professional support, and programming opportunities to science centers, museums, and similar institutions. ASTC serves over 600 members across 50 countries (www.astc.org). The projects in Ann’s domain focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, including leading ASTC’s Diversity and Leadership Development Fellows Program which is celebrating its 17th year.

ahernandez@astc.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hernandezann/
Link for the mite vending machine at Oakland Museum of California! http://museumca.org/citizen-science-vending-machine

Contact Fizzics Education

Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Phone: +612 9674 2191

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html
>100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html
>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html

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Get your students into writing science articles! Think from the consumer's point of view… what would they want to read?
There are many opportunities for students to find about possible careers and events such Careers with STEM are a great way to learn from peers who are going through the process as well. Get involved!
If you are a scientist talking with media, don’t be afraid to share your opinion!

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Karen Taylor-Brown
Karen is the co-Founder, CEO and Publisher at Refraction Media. She is all about developing results-oriented, collaborative partnerships that make an impact. Cofounding Refraction Media with Heather Catchpole in 2013, she has a vision to inspire a smarter future. Underpinning their work is a desire to smash stereotypes, celebrate diversity and show how STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) skills will underpin the careers of the future. With the support of a team of creative, insightful and curious individuals, Refraction Media has developed the CareerswithSTEM.com platform that includes the magazines Careers with Code, Careers with Maths, Careers with Science and Careers with Engineering. Our magazines and resources are distributed to secondary schools across Australia and New Zealand - and we now have a US edition too. https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenjtaylor/ http://www.refractionmedia.com.au/
Contact Fizzics Education

Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Phone: +612 9674 2191

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html
>100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html
>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html

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Get your students into writing science articles! Think from the consumer's point of view… what would they want to read?
There are many opportunities for students to find about possible careers and events such Careers with STEM are a great way to learn from peers who are going through the process as well. Get involved!
If you are a scientist talking with media, don’t be afraid to share your opinion!

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Karen Taylor-Brown
Karen is the co-Founder, CEO and Publisher at Refraction Media. She is all about developing results-oriented, collaborative partnerships that make an impact. Cofounding Refraction Media with Heather Catchpole in 2013, she has a vision to inspire a smarter future. Underpinning their work is a desire to smash stereotypes, celebrate diversity and show how STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) skills will underpin the careers of the future. With the support of a team of creative, insightful and curious individuals, Refraction Media has developed the CareerswithSTEM.com platform that includes the magazines Careers with Code, Careers with Maths, Careers with Science and Careers with Engineering. Our magazines and resources are distributed to secondary schools across Australia and New Zealand - and we now have a US edition too. https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenjtaylor/ http://www.refractionmedia.com.au/
Contact Fizzics Education

Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Phone: +612 9674 2191

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html
>100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html
>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html

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Make mathematics more than just solving equations. Embed it in real life and make lessons as hands-on and as tangible as possible.
Find ways to connect with students who are disengaged. What are they interested in? Empower these students to research their favourite topic and challenge them to find a way to relate it the classroom topic.
Teach students problem-solving skills at every opportunity

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Steve Sherman
Since 1995, Steve Sherman has grown Living Maths to become a catalyst for student’s love of mathematics through enrichment opportunities across South Africa and beyond. A graduate of the University of Cape Town, Steve is passionate about sharing knowledge and a strong advocate for using technology to enhance the teaching and learning experience. http://www.livingmaths.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-sherman-3b236b17/
Contact Fizzics Education

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Phone: +612 9674 2191

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html
>100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html
>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html

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Make mathematics more than just solving equations. Embed it in real life and make lessons as hands-on and as tangible as possible.
Find ways to connect with students who are disengaged. What are they interested in? Empower these students to research their favourite topic and challenge them to find a way to relate it the classroom topic.
Teach students problem-solving skills at every opportunity

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Steve Sherman
Since 1995, Steve Sherman has grown Living Maths to become a catalyst for student’s love of mathematics through enrichment opportunities across South Africa and beyond. A graduate of the University of Cape Town, Steve is passionate about sharing knowledge and a strong advocate for using technology to enhance the teaching and learning experience. http://www.livingmaths.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-sherman-3b236b17/
Contact Fizzics Education

Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Phone: +612 9674 2191

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html
>100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html
>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html

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Just do it. Start small and aim big! Grow something that people can get involved in.
Listen your audience. Listen to the people who visit your museum, make things as hands-on as possible and respond to people’s needs.
Don’t be afraid to show works in progress.

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Debra Cook
Debra Cook was brought to Gympie by a job too good to refuse with the Forestry Research Centre at Fraser Rd and it's probably the best thing that ever happened to her. With an academic background in chemistry and a professional background in secondary schools science education, she now runs Dissection Connection biological specimen supplies & Rockhoundz geology specimen supplies with her partner, Jaimie Cook. Jaimie's professional background is in ecology, agriculture and forestry science research. The businesses supply schools, universities and medical training facilities. But a funny thing happened on the way to their first $Million. The Cooroy to Curra highway project was announced and it looked like Gympie might be in danger of becoming another forgotten regional QLD town. A downturn in the fortunes of the town not only threatened the supply chain for their businesses, it also threatened to put the brakes on the growth and vibrancy of our beautiful town. So they gathered a skeleton crew of like-minded people devoted to the future of Gympie and the Gympie Bone Museum Project was born.
About Jaimie Cook
Jaimie graduated with a Bachelor of Natural Resources from the University of New England in 1990, majoring in biological resources management. He started his career with the CSIRO’s Division of Wildlife and Ecology in the Rangelands program, based in Canberra. His main duties consisted of conducting experiments in western NSW in the demography of native pasture grasses subjected to grazing by native marsupials and domestic stock. In 1996 he moved to Gympie and QDPI&F as the Ecology Technician on a range of fire ecology and native forest sustainability issues. From 2001 his research focus shifted to plant biotechnology. As a research scientist, he headed projects on cryopreservation and tissue culture of Pinus hybrids and worked on the Wollemi Pine commercialisation project. Since 2008 he’s run Dissection Connection biological specimen supplies & RockhoundZ geology specimen supplies with his partner Debra Cook, supplying schools, universities and medical training facilities. Jaimie is one of seven directors of The Gympie Bone Museum Project Ltd. His main roles are science direction, specimen sourcing, licensing and fund raising.
About the Gympie Bone Museum
The Gympie Bone Museum Project intends to be a world-class facility for the study and teaching of comparative anatomy as well as a tourism destination and community meeting place. The primary object of the project is to help “highway-proof” Gympie by building a facility that will attract scientists, school groups, tourists, artists and community groups who will be able to use the museum to study, to explore or to hold classes, events and parties.
The museum will be a collection of modern bones displayed in interesting and innovative ways.  As much as possible the displays will be interactive and hands-on, not just skulls behind glass.  The museum will also provide a venue for guest speakers and workshops, private functions, music film and art cross-cultural activities in conjunction with all the other community groups working for the town.  In the long term we expect to have a café, behind the scenes tours, junior and senior internships, skull cleaning service and after hours special events. Gympie Bone Museum will be open in Condie's Arcade, Mary St in time for the Christmas school holidays.
http://www.gympiebonemuseum.org.au/
https://www.facebook.com/gympiebones
https://twitter.com/gympiebones
https://www.instagram.com/gympiebones
About Dissection Connection
Dissection Connection sources and supplies dissection specimens for schools and educational institutions. The organs are vacuum packed, frozen and delivered to your door. All you have to do is defrost them when you’re ready to use them.
Miss Vivi is the alter ego of a Queensland science tech and her aim is that Dissection Connection will be your one-stop shop for specimens that are guaranteed to be suitable for dissection. No more hearts with the top cut off. No more canceling eye dissections because you can’t get the stock.
http://dissectionconnection.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/dissectionconnection
https://twitter.com/missvivisection
https://www.instagram.com/dissection_connection/
About Rockhoundz
Angus, our Great Dane cross, has always had a knack of sniffing our good rocks and leaving them on the verandah. We've harnessed this superpower for good instead of evil and now we have him help us find rocks without faults to make teaching Earth Science easier for teachers and more interesting for students. We were tired of seeing teachers deliver fantastic lessons in Earth Science full of volcanoes and earthquakes and folding and landslides only to have to put a pebble ‘specimen’ on the desk in front of a kid and expect them to get excited about geology. Our geology samples are big – big enough for Angus to wrap his mouth around - big enough for a teacher to be able to use in a geology lesson that really rocks!
https://www.rockhoundz.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/RockhoundzRocks
https://twitter.com/rockhoundzrocks
Contact Fizzics Education

Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Phone: +612 9674 2191

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html
>100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html
>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html

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Just do it. Start small and aim big! Grow something that people can get involved in.
Listen your audience. Listen to the people who visit your museum, make things as hands-on as possible and respond to people’s needs.
Don’t be afraid to show works in progress.

Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Debra Cook
Debra Cook was brought to Gympie by a job too good to refuse with the Forestry Research Centre at Fraser Rd and it's probably the best thing that ever happened to her. With an academic background in chemistry and a professional background in secondary schools science education, she now runs Dissection Connection biological specimen supplies & Rockhoundz geology specimen supplies with her partner, Jaimie Cook. Jaimie's professional background is in ecology, agriculture and forestry science research. The businesses supply schools, universities and medical training facilities. But a funny thing happened on the way to their first $Million. The Cooroy to Curra highway project was announced and it looked like Gympie might be in danger of becoming another forgotten regional QLD town. A downturn in the fortunes of the town not only threatened the supply chain for their businesses, it also threatened to put the brakes on the growth and vibrancy of our beautiful town. So they gathered a skeleton crew of like-minded people devoted to the future of Gympie and the Gympie Bone Museum Project was born.
About Jaimie Cook
Jaimie graduated with a Bachelor of Natural Resources from the University of New England in 1990, majoring in biological resources management. He started his career with the CSIRO’s Division of Wildlife and Ecology in the Rangelands program, based in Canberra. His main duties consisted of conducting experiments in western NSW in the demography of native pasture grasses subjected to grazing by native marsupials and domestic stock. In 1996 he moved to Gympie and QDPI&F as the Ecology Technician on a range of fire ecology and native forest sustainability issues. From 2001 his research focus shifted to plant biotechnology. As a research scientist, he headed projects on cryopreservation and tissue culture of Pinus hybrids and worked on the Wollemi Pine commercialisation project. Since 2008 he’s run Dissection Connection biological specimen supplies & RockhoundZ geology specimen supplies with his partner Debra Cook, supplying schools, universities and medical training facilities. Jaimie is one of seven directors of The Gympie Bone Museum Project Ltd. His main roles are science direction, specimen sourcing, licensing and fund raising.
About the Gympie Bone Museum
The Gympie Bone Museum Project intends to be a world-class facility for the study and teaching of comparative anatomy as well as a tourism destination and community meeting place. The primary object of the project is to help “highway-proof” Gympie by building a facility that will attract scientists, school groups, tourists, artists and community groups who will be able to use the museum to study, to explore or to hold classes, events and parties.
The museum will be a collection of modern bones displayed in interesting and innovative ways.  As much as...]]>2599biology,bone museum,dissection connection,edchat,education,entrepreneurship,fizzicsed,geology,gympie bone museum,learning,natural history,podcast,qld,queensland,regional qld,rockhoundz,science,stem,teachingfalsefullEp.18 The impact of the National Youth Science Forumhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-18-the-impact-of-the-national-youth-science-forum--12765763 Tim studied biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of Melbourne before starting his PhD that investigated novel methods for supporting the work of curators of public genomic variant database. In his spare time, Tim enjoys working in live theatre as a production manager, stage manager, and lighting designer, and brewing beer in his laundry. Twitter: @tim_d_smith Email tdsmith@swin.edu.au Stephanie Terwindt Stephanie entered the mining industry in mid-2010 at a junior exploration company whilst completing my degree in Geology. Following the completion of her degree, she began working at BHP Billiton as a Geologist within the Iron Ore division before moving into business improvement in early 2015. Her current role as Continuous Improvement Lead allows her to work across both of her passions - science and workplace culture - as she works with the engineers and scientists of BHP Billiton to improve and innovate the way we work. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-terwindt-95228729/
Further contact details & resources

National Youth Science Forum: https://www.nysf.edu.au/
Engineering Practice Academy – Swinburne University http://swinburne.edu.au/2017/engineering-practice-academy/

Contact Fizzics Education

Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Phone: +612 9674 2191

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html
>100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html
>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html

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Further contact details & resources

National Youth Science Forum: https://www.nysf.edu.au/
Engineering Practice Academy – Swinburne University http://swinburne.edu.au/2017/engineering-practice-academy/

Contact Fizzics Education

Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/
Phone: +612 9674 2191

STEM Teaching support resources

NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html
>100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html
>100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html

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Further contact details & resources One Giant Leap Australia: http://onegiantleapaustralia.com/
Space Camp USA: https://www.spacecamp.com/
Astronaut Stories Australia: http://astrostoriesaustralia.com.au/ Civil Aviation Safety Authority: https://www.casa.gov.au/ Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it!If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>ff764de8-b5d9-4ac3-9af8-a7e1014fe83eFri, 01 Sep 2017 21:20:26 +0000Ben NewsomeBringing students to Space Camp USA opens up new horizons for students interested in STEM! In this episode, we talk with One Giant Leap founder Jackie Slaviero and the newly announced student ambassador Emily Rozanc about the enormous opportunities...I consider myself to be a normal teenager: I love pop music (Coldplay, DNCE), LOVE food, sport and chocolate milk. When I was five I was determined to open up my own hot chip factory. My parents always smiled and encouraged me to live my dream from a very young age. Now I’m fifteen and I still have big dreams and a mountain of determination…that journeys beyond the walls of my hot chip factory - and perhaps even beyond planet Earth!”
Further contact details & resources One Giant Leap Australia: http://onegiantleapaustralia.com/
Space Camp USA: https://www.spacecamp.com/
Astronaut Stories Australia: http://astrostoriesaustralia.com.au/ Civil Aviation Safety Authority: https://www.casa.gov.au/ Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it!If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>1743astronaut,education,fizzicsed,innovation,nasa,one giant leap,podcast,science,space camp,stem,teaching,us space & rocket centerfalsefullEp.16 Live at the Innovation Games for National Science Weekhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-16-live-at-the-innovation-games-for-national-science-week--12765764Further contact details & resources For an overview of the Innovation Games plus links to all the collaborators, visit https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog/x_post/Innovation-games-rock-sydney-olympic-park-00232.htmlFor the teaching tips on choosing an educational science toy, visit https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog/x_post/How-to-pick-a-great-educational-science-toy-00154.html Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it!If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>a0693116-6da6-424f-8f8d-a7d9004d2b94Thu, 24 Aug 2017 05:00:11 +0000Ben NewsomeDifferent episode! This time we bring you to the Innovation Games where the last day of National Science Week finished with a bang in the heart of Sydney Olympic Park on Sunday! With help from Federal Government via Inspiring Australia and the NSW...Further contact details & resources For an overview of the Innovation Games plus links to all the collaborators, visit https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog/x_post/Innovation-games-rock-sydney-olympic-park-00232.htmlFor the teaching tips on choosing an educational science toy, visit https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog/x_post/How-to-pick-a-great-educational-science-toy-00154.html Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it!If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>1991education,fizzicsed,innovation,innovation games,kids,national science week,podcast,science,stem,sydney olympic park,sydney science festivalfalsefullEp.15 The Museum of Human Disease… biology teaching at its besthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-15-the-museum-of-human-disease-biology-teaching-at-its-best--12765759Derek is the director of the Museum of Human Disease, Australia's only publicly accessible medical pathology museum. He works closely with staff and UNSW to improve the quality of the museum’s outreach capabilities and to increase its visibility in the public eye. A former high school teacher, Derek has strong memories of visiting the Western Australian Museum where he fell in love with collections and the stories that only objects can harbour. And ever since I have been trying to tell real stories to touch people’s lives. Derek believes that Museums should, can and do change lives through provocation and revelation. Top 3 Learnings

Unusual objects raise questions and promote interest! This museum clearly has interesting objects for people to view and as such their lessons grab students attention. Can you emulate this? What objects can you use in your own teaching that will promote interest in STEM? You don’t have to break the bank here, it’s just a matter of finding objects that will begin conversations.
Experiment with technology! The Museums of Human Disease not only does traditional face to face lessons … they’re heavily involved in video conferencing, augmented reality and VR plus the creation of an online resource ‘SLICE’ as an image repository of x-rays, microscopy & more for use by other Universities has been outstanding. Check out http://best.org/ (biomedical education skills and training network) for more details.
Use a hook to grab kid’s attention, in this case... ZOMBIES! Got to love how a parent described how her 10-year-old child went to a holiday program about zombies and then spent most of the time reading about human pathology and infectious disease. Yes, zombies are a hook… but if it works why not use it?

Further contact details & resources Email: diseasemuseum@unsw.edu.au Twitter https://www.twitter.com/diseasemuseum Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MuseumofHumanDisease Web http://www.diseasemuseum.unsw.edu.au/
Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it!If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>684d1598-930a-4913-9fb9-a7d40156e753Sat, 19 Aug 2017 21:15:42 +0000Ben NewsomeHidden in the heart of UNSW is the Museum of Human Disease, a fascinating site filled with over 3000 unique specimens for students study and for the public to check out. Recently named one of the city’s treasures by the Sydney Morning Herald, the...Derek is the director of the Museum of Human Disease, Australia's only publicly accessible medical pathology museum. He works closely with staff and UNSW to improve the quality of the museum’s outreach capabilities and to increase its visibility in the public eye. A former high school teacher, Derek has strong memories of visiting the Western Australian Museum where he fell in love with collections and the stories that only objects can harbour. And ever since I have been trying to tell real stories to touch people’s lives. Derek believes that Museums should, can and do change lives through provocation and revelation. Top 3 Learnings

Unusual objects raise questions and promote interest! This museum clearly has interesting objects for people to view and as such their lessons grab students attention. Can you emulate this? What objects can you use in your own teaching that will promote interest in STEM? You don’t have to break the bank here, it’s just a matter of finding objects that will begin conversations.
Experiment with technology! The Museums of Human Disease not only does traditional face to face lessons … they’re heavily involved in video conferencing, augmented reality and VR plus the creation of an online resource ‘SLICE’ as an image repository of x-rays, microscopy & more for use by other Universities has been outstanding. Check out http://best.org/ (biomedical education skills and training network) for more details.
Use a hook to grab kid’s attention, in this case... ZOMBIES! Got to love how a parent described how her 10-year-old child went to a holiday program about zombies and then spent most of the time reading about human pathology and infectious disease. Yes, zombies are a hook… but if it works why not use it?

Further contact details & resources Email: diseasemuseum@unsw.edu.au Twitter https://www.twitter.com/diseasemuseum Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MuseumofHumanDisease Web http://www.diseasemuseum.unsw.edu.au/
Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it!If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>3074augmented reality,disease,edtech,education,fizzicsed,infection,medicine,museum of human disease,podcast,science,stem,teaching,unsw,video conferencing,virtual excursions,vr,webconferencingfalsefullEp.14 What you can discover at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydneyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-14-what-you-can-discover-at-the-royal-botanic-garden-sydney--12765766
Use history, language and stories from your surroundings to teach the science in context. Many of our guests on the FizzicsEd Podcast consistently have talked about the value of placing discoveries into the time period in which the knowledge was discovered. It creates much more meaning for students and over time it will help learners make better connections between different subject matters.
Check out a herbarium! Archiving specimens is critical to learn about plant structure and for comparison against other specimens – visiting a herbarium or a living arboretum can be fascinating, especially when some of the specimens can be over one hundred years old. Why not create your own plant collection simple materials such as newspaper, heavy books and some sheets of A3 paper? Find full details of this free experiment on the Fizzics Education website.
Be a little cheeky! Mary talked about the world’s largest seed as the ‘bum’ seed! You could imagine this would get a smile from the students listening… which means they’re paying attention! Whilst we want to hold a certain amount of decorum when running lessons there is still value in using student’s language where possible as it makes your lessons more relatable.

Further contact details & resources Email: Mary.Bell@bgcp.nsw.gov.au Twitter https://twitter.com/RBGSydney Web https://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/ Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it!If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>564211cf-b46d-44b4-ab16-a7cd017d7583Sun, 13 Aug 2017 00:00:01 +0000Ben NewsomeA botanic garden is more than just a collection of pretty flowers; they’re a living laboratory used by botanists, plant pathologists, historians, geologists, students and more. In this podcast Mary Bell tells us how students can learn about our...
Use history, language and stories from your surroundings to teach the science in context. Many of our guests on the FizzicsEd Podcast consistently have talked about the value of placing discoveries into the time period in which the knowledge was discovered. It creates much more meaning for students and over time it will help learners make better connections between different subject matters.
Check out a herbarium! Archiving specimens is critical to learn about plant structure and for comparison against other specimens – visiting a herbarium or a living arboretum can be fascinating, especially when some of the specimens can be over one hundred years old. Why not create your own plant collection simple materials such as newspaper, heavy books and some sheets of A3 paper? Find full details of this free experiment on the Fizzics Education website.
Be a little cheeky! Mary talked about the world’s largest seed as the ‘bum’ seed! You could imagine this would get a smile from the students listening… which means they’re paying attention! Whilst we want to hold a certain amount of decorum when running lessons there is still value in using student’s language where possible as it makes your lessons more relatable.

Further contact details & resources Email: Mary.Bell@bgcp.nsw.gov.au Twitter https://twitter.com/RBGSydney Web https://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/ Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it!If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>2119botanic,botany,edtech,education,fizzicsed,herbarium,plant collections,plants,podcast,royal botanic garden sydney,stem,sydney,teaching,video conferencing,virtual excursions,webconferencingfalsefullEp.13 Less screen time & more STEM at the Ann Arbor Hands-on Museumhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-13-less-screen-time-more-stem-at-the-ann-arbor-hands-on-museum--12765762Corrina Strecker is a Senior Education Manager at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum in Michigan. Within the education department, Corrina runs the Distance Learning program which connects the museum to students from all around the world. Using interactive hands-on learning based lessons in combination with video conferencing technologies, she helps manages and teaches these types of experiences to over 300 classrooms each year.
The Distance Learning program at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum has received the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration’s (CILC) Pinnacle award for the past three years. This award recognizes outstanding performances by videoconference content providers based on teacher evaluations. Along with the CILC, Corrina was a founding member of the Pinnacle Education Collaborative (PEC) which is a collaborative professional network of Distance Learning providers who promote interactive videoconferencing and advice the CILC.
Corrina received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Bowling Green State University in Ohio where she majored in Theatre. Before ending up at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, she picked up other skills at Spirit Airlines as a flight attendant and NSF International, a public health and safety company, working in their food safety and toy safety departments. Top 3 Learnings

Get involved in the arts! Much has been said about the value of the arts when it comes to STEM education and for good reason – it expands your creativity and can bring fresh perspective to a given problem. Additionally, the arts are inherently hands-on and as such you can pick up valuable DIY skills that you can use in your classroom. Corrina’s background in theatre most definitely brings valuable skills to her museum and no doubt helps her hold the attention of large audiences of all ages. Whether it’s sculpture, painting, drawing, drama, music or more your students will benefit highly from participating in activities that require them to create new meaning.
Get messy & let kids have a bit of fun. Part of working with kids is getting them engaged when they’re young means that they’ll be engaged when they older and this could mean creating more than a little mayhem along the way. As long as your students learn that they must clean up after they’re finished it can be highly valuable to allow them time for some unstructured exploration and discovery.
Go to an ISTE conference! If you’ve never been to an ISTE conference it could be well worth your while as this conference brings together over 20,000 teachers, librarians and more from all over the world to chat about the latest edtech and lesson techniques that teach STEM. If you can’t make it to an ISTE conference there are undoubtedly local meet ups in your area for motivated educators who want to make a difference.

Further contact details & resources

Contact Corrina via email on cstrecker@aahom.org or distancelearning@aahom.org
Ann Arbor Hands On Museum website: www.aahom.org/distancelearning

Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it!If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>dae15bf1-92a5-4d12-b628-a7c601604d3dSat, 05 Aug 2017 22:08:39 +0000Ben NewsomeLearning by doing is by far the best way for kids to learn skills for life. At the Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum, the Corrina Strecker and the team have created an immersive STEM environment that captures kid’s imaginations and teaches families valuable...Corrina Strecker is a Senior Education Manager at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum in Michigan. Within the education department, Corrina runs the Distance Learning program which connects the museum to students from all around the world. Using interactive hands-on learning based lessons in combination with video conferencing technologies, she helps manages and teaches these types of experiences to over 300 classrooms each year.
The Distance Learning program at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum has received the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration’s (CILC) Pinnacle award for the past three years. This award recognizes outstanding performances by videoconference content providers based on teacher evaluations. Along with the CILC, Corrina was a founding member of the Pinnacle Education Collaborative (PEC) which is a collaborative professional network of Distance Learning providers who promote interactive videoconferencing and advice the CILC.
Corrina received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Bowling Green State University in Ohio where she majored in Theatre. Before ending up at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, she picked up other skills at Spirit Airlines as a flight attendant and NSF International, a public health and safety company, working in their food safety and toy safety departments. Top 3 Learnings

Get involved in the arts! Much has been said about the value of the arts when it comes to STEM education and for good reason – it expands your creativity and can bring fresh perspective to a given problem. Additionally, the arts are inherently hands-on and as such you can pick up valuable DIY skills that you can use in your classroom. Corrina’s background in theatre most definitely brings valuable skills to her museum and no doubt helps her hold the attention of large audiences of all ages. Whether it’s sculpture, painting, drawing, drama, music or more your students will benefit highly from participating in activities that require them to create new meaning.
Get messy & let kids have a bit of fun. Part of working with kids is getting them engaged when they’re young means that they’ll be engaged when they older and this could mean creating more than a little mayhem along the way. As long as your students learn that they must clean up after they’re finished it can be highly valuable to allow them time for some unstructured exploration and discovery.
Go to an ISTE conference! If you’ve never been to an ISTE conference it could be well worth your while as this conference brings together over 20,000 teachers, librarians and more from all over the world to chat about the latest edtech and lesson techniques that teach STEM. If you can’t make it to an ISTE conference there are undoubtedly local meet ups in your area for motivated educators who want to make a difference.

Further contact details & resources

Contact Corrina via email on cstrecker@aahom.org or distancelearning@aahom.org
Ann Arbor Hands On Museum website: www.aahom.org/distancelearning

Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM...]]>2594ann arbor hands-on museum,arts,childrens museum,drama,edtech,education,fizzicsed,kids,michigan,museums,podcast,slime,steam,stem,teaching,theatre,video conferencing,webconferencingfalsefullEp.12 Teaching STEM lessons using maritime historyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-12-teaching-stem-lessons-using-maritime-history--12765760Anne has been an education officer at the Australian National Maritime Museum since 2012. Prior to that role, she was a Teacher Librarian in primary schools. Anne has developed a passion for science recently through observing two of her children who are self-confessed “Science Nerds” and have recently embarked on their scientific careers. Through ANMM she has had the opportunity to meet and work with a variety of people in the scientific world and create science programs for schools that showcase the museum’s commitment to STEAM in education. One of the programs that she has been involved with since its creation is the annual Women in Symposium aimed to encourage girls into STEM careers. Top 3 Learnings

Let students explore for themselves. As much as we like to be the ‘sage on the stage’ there is also a time when you just need to be quiet and let the students go for it… with the subsequent result in your role transforming to being a mentor & coach. Students will learn to find out things for themselves and our role as classroom practitioners will be richer for it.
Explore museums! You would be surprised how much science can be found in museums of all types and the Australian National Maritime Museum is certainly brimming with exhibits that command the attention of learners. If your school is too remote to be viable for visiting a museum, you can always connect virtually with museum educators using web conferencing technology.
Wherever possible try your lessons to weave history and science together. Not only does it produce a rich narrative for students to be engaged with, it also provides a context as to why a discovery or invention occurred in the first place.

Further contact details & resources Contact for Anne Doran via email anne.doran@anmm.gov.au or via phone on +612 9298 3626 Website: http://www.anmm.gov.au/ Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it!If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>aba125fd-d31e-41d1-8c65-a7bf016c283fSat, 29 Jul 2017 22:43:05 +0000Ben NewsomeFrom shipwrecks & salvage to ship engines and sails, the maritime heritage of every country affords a context that students of all ages can relate to. We chat with Anne Doran, an education officer at the Australian National Maritime Museum and find...Anne has been an education officer at the Australian National Maritime Museum since 2012. Prior to that role, she was a Teacher Librarian in primary schools. Anne has developed a passion for science recently through observing two of her children who are self-confessed “Science Nerds” and have recently embarked on their scientific careers. Through ANMM she has had the opportunity to meet and work with a variety of people in the scientific world and create science programs for schools that showcase the museum’s commitment to STEAM in education. One of the programs that she has been involved with since its creation is the annual Women in Symposium aimed to encourage girls into STEM careers. Top 3 Learnings

Let students explore for themselves. As much as we like to be the ‘sage on the stage’ there is also a time when you just need to be quiet and let the students go for it… with the subsequent result in your role transforming to being a mentor & coach. Students will learn to find out things for themselves and our role as classroom practitioners will be richer for it.
Explore museums! You would be surprised how much science can be found in museums of all types and the Australian National Maritime Museum is certainly brimming with exhibits that command the attention of learners. If your school is too remote to be viable for visiting a museum, you can always connect virtually with museum educators using web conferencing technology.
Wherever possible try your lessons to weave history and science together. Not only does it produce a rich narrative for students to be engaged with, it also provides a context as to why a discovery or invention occurred in the first place.

Further contact details & resources Contact for Anne Doran via email anne.doran@anmm.gov.au or via phone on +612 9298 3626 Website: http://www.anmm.gov.au/ Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it!If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>2752australian national maritime m,boats,edtech,education,fizzicsed,history,marine science,maritime history,oceanography,podcast,ships,shipwrecks,stem,teaching,video conferencing,vitual excurions,webconferencingfalsefullEp.11 How virtual excursions enrich classroom teachinghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-11-how-virtual-excursions-enrich-classroom-teaching--12765765Jan’s area of expertise is the application of video technologies in education. She has written extensively on this topic for education journals and has co-authored two books. She is a frequent presenter and keynoter at local, national and international Education conferences.
Jan is an active member of several professional organizations including the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), the United States Distance Learning Association and the Consortium for School Networking. She often presents at educational conferences, regionally, nationally and internationally. Jan is currently serving on the ISTE Board of Directors and is the incumbent Secretary. She is also pleased to serve on the iNK Think Tank Board of Directors and Athlete Foundry’s Board of Advisors.
Top 3 learnings

If you haven’t tried a virtual excursion yet, it’s time to try it! Whether your class is studying science, history, art, literature, music or any other unit of learning there is likely a subject matter expert that can bring specialised knowledge & demonstrations to your students.
Read ‘Flip your classroom’ by Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams and try implementing a flipped classroom in your school. Through teachers creating a lesson via video for students to later view at their own time, students will have the time to reflect more deeply about the lesson content and therefore have deeper conversations and understanding in the classroom
Once you’ve tried connecting with remote schools and content providers, try using Nepris to link your students with people who are working in a variety of occupations. It’s all about connecting students to industry through conferencing technology!

Further contact details & resources Contact for Jan Zanetis via email jzanetis@cilc.org or Twitter @janzanCILC Website: http://cilc.org/ Nepris: https://www.nepris.com/ ISTE Interactive Video Conferencing PLN: http://www.goo.gl/6iDXyD Flip your classroom book: https://www.iste.org/resources/product?ID=2285 Best practice in Science Education Churchill Fellowship report http://www.goo.gl/XiZFd1 Virtual Excursions Australia http://www.virtualexcursionsaustralia.com.au/ Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it! If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>d7b198e2-7321-472f-920e-a7b80181e717Sun, 23 Jul 2017 00:17:25 +0000Ben NewsomeNo matter what topic your class is studying, you can connect your students with experts from around the globe in museums, science centers, zoos, aquariums and more using conferencing technology. Jan Zanetis, ISTE Board Director and the Executive...Jan’s area of expertise is the application of video technologies in education. She has written extensively on this topic for education journals and has co-authored two books. She is a frequent presenter and keynoter at local, national and international Education conferences.
Jan is an active member of several professional organizations including the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), the United States Distance Learning Association and the Consortium for School Networking. She often presents at educational conferences, regionally, nationally and internationally. Jan is currently serving on the ISTE Board of Directors and is the incumbent Secretary. She is also pleased to serve on the iNK Think Tank Board of Directors and Athlete Foundry’s Board of Advisors.
Top 3 learnings

If you haven’t tried a virtual excursion yet, it’s time to try it! Whether your class is studying science, history, art, literature, music or any other unit of learning there is likely a subject matter expert that can bring specialised knowledge & demonstrations to your students.
Read ‘Flip your classroom’ by Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams and try implementing a flipped classroom in your school. Through teachers creating a lesson via video for students to later view at their own time, students will have the time to reflect more deeply about the lesson content and therefore have deeper conversations and understanding in the classroom
Once you’ve tried connecting with remote schools and content providers, try using Nepris to link your students with people who are working in a variety of occupations. It’s all about connecting students to industry through conferencing technology!

Further contact details & resources Contact for Jan Zanetis via email jzanetis@cilc.org or Twitter @janzanCILC Website: http://cilc.org/ Nepris: https://www.nepris.com/ ISTE Interactive Video Conferencing PLN: http://www.goo.gl/6iDXyD Flip your classroom book: https://www.iste.org/resources/product?ID=2285 Best practice in Science Education Churchill Fellowship report http://www.goo.gl/XiZFd1 Virtual Excursions Australia http://www.virtualexcursionsaustralia.com.au/ Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100...]]>2739cilc,edtech,education,fizzicsed,flipped classroom,flipped learning,iste,nepris,podcast,stem,teaching,usdla,video conferencing,vitual excurions,web conferencingfalsefullEp.10 Teaching design thinking with Makers Empirehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-10-teaching-design-thinking-with-makers-empire--12765767
If you’re a developer, make your software easy to use! Teachers need a safe environment where students can intuitively use your software in a way that is aligned to learning objectives.
Secondly, if you’re working with schools please take the time to create professional learning opportunities and a suite of background notes for teachers to use. A teacher dashboard showing student progress and analytics these days is always appreciated.
Finally, consider 3D printing as part of your overall teaching plan. Once the students get the basics of 3D printing you can direct their energies to creating devices that solve real world problems at school or for someone they know. Talk about 21st century skills!

Further contact details & resources for Makers Empire Website: https://www.makersempire.com/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/makers-empire-3d-easy-3d-modeling/id867338125?mt=8 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.makersempire.makersempire&hl=en Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it! If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below]]>90262803-ef80-4963-868d-a7b2007dab54Sun, 16 Jul 2017 08:08:26 +0000Ben NewsomeWhen it comes to design thinking, having students create 3D objects that solve a real-world problem is pretty close to a perfect lesson. In this talk with Mandi Dimitriadis from Makers Empire we discover just how far 3D printing has come (you can even...
If you’re a developer, make your software easy to use! Teachers need a safe environment where students can intuitively use your software in a way that is aligned to learning objectives.
Secondly, if you’re working with schools please take the time to create professional learning opportunities and a suite of background notes for teachers to use. A teacher dashboard showing student progress and analytics these days is always appreciated.
Finally, consider 3D printing as part of your overall teaching plan. Once the students get the basics of 3D printing you can direct their energies to creating devices that solve real world problems at school or for someone they know. Talk about 21st century skills!

Further contact details & resources for Makers Empire Website: https://www.makersempire.com/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/makers-empire-3d-easy-3d-modeling/id867338125?mt=8 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.makersempire.makersempire&hl=en Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it! If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below]]>24463d printing,creativity,design thinking,makers empire,scicomm,science,steam,stemfalsefullEp. 9 Combining science, sport & leadership with the GWS Giantshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-9-combining-science-sport-leadership-with-the-gws-giants--12765768
Lend Lease
Virgin Australia
ANZ Bank
LINFOX
Sydney Airport
Orgin Energy
Oxanda Education
The Daily Telegraph
Flexigroup
WestConnex
St George Bank

You can find out more about recent events through the GWS Giants website
Top 3 learnings

Careers! Scientists can be found everywhere and in AFL this is no different. The GWS Giants players work with physiotherapists, nutritionists, sports scientists, psychologists and more to ensure that the football team is running at peak performance.
What are your students interested in? If they love sport, why not bring a sports scientist in to speak with your kids?
Going beyond science teaching, your job is also to inspire kids, to model lifelong learning. Teaching kids to not give in, to not look for the easy options, is so critical for creating a resilient and vibrant society.

Further contact details for the GIANTS Care Initiative Email: emad.elkheir@gwsgiants.com.au Website: http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/giants-care/about
Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it! If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>243c3cdc-fe6b-4c36-a219-a7ac0166de21Mon, 10 Jul 2017 22:33:03 +0000Ben NewsomeWorking with disadvantaged communities can be challenging yet incredibly rewarding. Meet Gavin Robertson, Ali Faraj and Emad Elkheir from the GWS Giants, a major football team who is not only kicking goals on the field but is also working tirelessly...
Lend Lease
Virgin Australia
ANZ Bank
LINFOX
Sydney Airport
Orgin Energy
Oxanda Education
The Daily Telegraph
Flexigroup
WestConnex
St George Bank

You can find out more about recent events through the GWS Giants website
Top 3 learnings

Careers! Scientists can be found everywhere and in AFL this is no different. The GWS Giants players work with physiotherapists, nutritionists, sports scientists, psychologists and more to ensure that the football team is running at peak performance.
What are your students interested in? If they love sport, why not bring a sports scientist in to speak with your kids?
Going beyond science teaching, your job is also to inspire kids, to model lifelong learning. Teaching kids to not give in, to not look for the easy options, is so critical for creating a resilient and vibrant society.

Further contact details for the GIANTS Care Initiative Email: emad.elkheir@gwsgiants.com.au Website: http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/giants-care/about
Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it! If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>2336afl,community,fizzicsed,football,gws giants,leadership,scicomm,science,stemfalsefullEp. 8 How volunteering for museums opens doors & deepens knowledgehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-8-how-volunteering-for-museums-opens-doors-deepens-knowledge--12765771Roll forward to 2005 she joined the Surviving Australia project team which was involved in developing the design and content for this new exhibition which was opened in July 2008, during which she also began working closely with the science communication team to run the Science in the City, Science in the Suburbs and Science in the Bush events. In 2008 Karen began coordinating Museum in a Box outreach program and in 2009 commenced the school Video Conferencing programs at the Museum. By 2012 this video conferencing program was presenting video conferencing events to 6500 students from 200 schools across the NSW per year and the Museum in a Box program had 620 boxes of museum specimens and educational resources go to over 250 schools across NSW reaching over 70000 students. It was also in 2012 she co-founded Virtual Excursions Australia together with many cultural organisations across Australia.Through the NSW Environmental Trust grant she also developed Museum 2 You with community consultation, a community environmental education program on sustainability, climate change and biodiversity. She has also been coordinating the Streamwatch volunteers from January 2013 since Australian Museum took over the ownership of the Streamwatch program from Sydney Water. Top 3 learnings

Volunteer - If you want to break into working with museums you might have to give a little first. Get in touch with a museum and see if they need a hand on any upcoming festivals or on the museum floor. You just don’t know here it could take you.
Don’t rush through museums - Sometimes the seemingly most innocuous object could be part of a larger narrative that’s we’ll worth your time discovering. Teach students to take their time through exhibitions and read all the interpretative signage, rather than rush through the galleries looking for the next headliner.
With educational technology things can do wrong… and that’s ok! Don’t let a bad experience put you off trying a particular piece of edtech again, instead collaborate with your students to solve the problems you’ve had and you’ll often find that together you’ll create a workable solution to the issue.

Further contact details for Karen Player Email: museuminabox@austmus.gov.au Website: https://australianmuseum.net.au/museum-in-a-box-the-boxes Virtual Excursions: http://www.virtualexcursionsaustralia.com.au/about/
Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it! If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>5e66e484-5b5d-463e-984d-a7a4014d96b4Sun, 02 Jul 2017 21:10:25 +0000Ben NewsomeGetting a gig at a major science museum can be highly competitive. We chat with Karen Player, Manager for Museum Outreach at the Australian Museum, who began her museum career in 1998 when she began volunteering on the museum floor. Plus we look at...Roll forward to 2005 she joined the Surviving Australia project team which was involved in developing the design and content for this new exhibition which was opened in July 2008, during which she also began working closely with the science communication team to run the Science in the City, Science in the Suburbs and Science in the Bush events. In 2008 Karen began coordinating Museum in a Box outreach program and in 2009 commenced the school Video Conferencing programs at the Museum. By 2012 this video conferencing program was presenting video conferencing events to 6500 students from 200 schools across the NSW per year and the Museum in a Box program had 620 boxes of museum specimens and educational resources go to over 250 schools across NSW reaching over 70000 students. It was also in 2012 she co-founded Virtual Excursions Australia together with many cultural organisations across Australia.Through the NSW Environmental Trust grant she also developed Museum 2 You with community consultation, a community environmental education program on sustainability, climate change and biodiversity. She has also been coordinating the Streamwatch volunteers from January 2013 since Australian Museum took over the ownership of the Streamwatch program from Sydney Water. Top 3 learnings

Volunteer - If you want to break into working with museums you might have to give a little first. Get in touch with a museum and see if they need a hand on any upcoming festivals or on the museum floor. You just don’t know here it could take you.
Don’t rush through museums - Sometimes the seemingly most innocuous object could be part of a larger narrative that’s we’ll worth your time discovering. Teach students to take their time through exhibitions and read all the interpretative signage, rather than rush through the galleries looking for the next headliner.
With educational technology things can do wrong… and that’s ok! Don’t let a bad experience put you off trying a particular piece of edtech again, instead collaborate with your students to solve the problems you’ve had and you’ll often find that together you’ll create a workable solution to the issue.

Further contact details for Karen Player Email: museuminabox@austmus.gov.au Website: https://australianmuseum.net.au/museum-in-a-box-the-boxes Virtual Excursions: http://www.virtualexcursionsaustralia.com.au/about/
Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments 2949australian museum,children,fizzicsed,innovation,kids,outreach,podcast,scicomm,science,stem,video conferencingfalsefullEp. 7 Talking #aussieED & WorldSTEM.co with founder Brett Salakashttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-7-talking-aussieed-worldstem-co-with-founder-brett-salakas--12765770Top 3 learnings Get on Twitter! If you’re into learning about teaching tips, hacks and resources you really should be on this social media channel. Here you can find like-minded educators with whom you can share what has worked and what hasn’t worked in your lessons plus discover what has worked for others. While you’re at it, join the #aussieED twitter chat! Aim for continuous improvement. There’s always a better way to work with students to help them understand how the world works. Even if you’ve been teaching for 20+ years there’s always room to grow (plus it models lifelong learning for your kids!). You don’t know what you don’t know. That can also can mean that you may not know just how AWESOME your lessons actually are… share them! Use portals such as WorldSTEM.co to share your lessons with teachers so that they can learn from you… it’s all about spreading the message and making an impact.
Education tip of the week
Get your students to create a science song! Yes, this could get an eye roll from your kids but if you can inspire them to create a project in a medium they love you might break through some barriers to learning.
For more information check out the following link: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog/x_post/Science-songs-teaching-science-through-the-power-of-music-00160.html
Further contact details for Brett Salakas Twitter: @MRsalakas Website: WorldSTEM.co
Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it! If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>da69e23f-0a7e-41d3-b3ef-a79e00cb484bMon, 26 Jun 2017 13:29:41 +0000Ben NewsomePrimary teacher & #aussieED founder Brett Salakas is an inspirational educator who’s worked to create a global network of motivated people on Twitter to make educational theory into classroom practice that works. In this podcast we chat about his new...Top 3 learnings Get on Twitter! If you’re into learning about teaching tips, hacks and resources you really should be on this social media channel. Here you can find like-minded educators with whom you can share what has worked and what hasn’t worked in your lessons plus discover what has worked for others. While you’re at it, join the #aussieED twitter chat! Aim for continuous improvement. There’s always a better way to work with students to help them understand how the world works. Even if you’ve been teaching for 20+ years there’s always room to grow (plus it models lifelong learning for your kids!). You don’t know what you don’t know. That can also can mean that you may not know just how AWESOME your lessons actually are… share them! Use portals such as WorldSTEM.co to share your lessons with teachers so that they can learn from you… it’s all about spreading the message and making an impact.
Education tip of the week
Get your students to create a science song! Yes, this could get an eye roll from your kids but if you can inspire them to create a project in a medium they love you might break through some barriers to learning.
For more information check out the following link: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog/x_post/Science-songs-teaching-science-through-the-power-of-music-00160.html
Further contact details for Brett Salakas Twitter: @MRsalakas Website: WorldSTEM.co
Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it! If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>3903aussieed,children,fizzicsed,innovation,inspiring australia,kids,national science week,podcast,scicomm,science,stem,worldstemfalsefullEp.6 National Indigenous Science Education Program (NISEP)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6-national-indigenous-science-education-program-nisep--12765769About Dr Emma Barnes Emma is a natural products chemist within the Indigenous Bioresources Research Group (IBRG) and the program manager for the National Indigenous Science Education Program (NISEP), both based at Macquarie University, Sydney. The IBRG works in collaboration with Indigenous groups to preserve traditional knowledge, investigate the bioactivity and chemical constituents of medicinal plants, and provide capability strengthening strategies for Indigenous communities. NISEP, meanwhile, places Indigenous secondary students in leadership roles so they gain the confidence, life skills and aspirations to finish school and consider pathways to both higher education and STEM based careers. In particular NISEP works with youth from low socioeconomic and rural/regional areas. Being from a rural area herself and having had to move from home to complete a PhD at Griffith University, Brisbane, and a postdoctoral position in Jena, Germany, Emma is passionate about encouraging rural kids to have the confidence to pursue education and positive employment pathways that allow them to do the things they love.
Top 3 learnings - Hasten slowly. Whilst it can be tempting to scale an education project quickly when you get a few wins, growing your project too fast too early can put a strain on your resources that could endanger the viability of a fledgling program. - Connect the dots! There are many interest groups in education and not all of them are in a school setting. By listening to community needs Joanne and Emma were able to setup an educational program that brought together Indigenous elders, University researchers, schools and other education partners into one collaborative effort that could help youth.
- Don’t underestimate your impact. During this interview Joanne recounted a story where she recognised one of her tertiary students as being one of the same students who had been through the NISEP program during high school.
Education tip of the week
So you want to teach your students how biologists classify organisms but you're a bit short of materials to use? Get creative! You don't have to have a bunch of museum quality plastomount specimens on hand to teach kids how to group things based on similarities. There are plenty of things you could use that still allow students to learn about how Linnaean taxonomy works, even if they have nothing to do with living things! Some ideas;

An assortment of old buttons
A pile of different cookies
A variety of Lego® pieces
Nuts, bolts & screws
A mixed pile of the above and more...

For more information check out the following link: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog/x_post/How-to-teach-classification-with-simple-stuff-00128.html
Further contact details for NISEP Website: http://nisep.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NISEP.MQ/
Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it! If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>a9149267-0955-445a-ae68-a7960151831eSun, 18 Jun 2017 20:58:00 +0000Ben NewsomeMeet A/Prof Joanne Jamie and Dr Emma Barnes, two university biochemists from Macquarie University who have created the incredibly successful National Indigenous Science Education Program, an initiative designed to place Indigenous youth in leadership...About Dr Emma Barnes Emma is a natural products chemist within the Indigenous Bioresources Research Group (IBRG) and the program manager for the National Indigenous Science Education Program (NISEP), both based at Macquarie University, Sydney. The IBRG works in collaboration with Indigenous groups to preserve traditional knowledge, investigate the bioactivity and chemical constituents of medicinal plants, and provide capability strengthening strategies for Indigenous communities. NISEP, meanwhile, places Indigenous secondary students in leadership roles so they gain the confidence, life skills and aspirations to finish school and consider pathways to both higher education and STEM based careers. In particular NISEP works with youth from low socioeconomic and rural/regional areas. Being from a rural area herself and having had to move from home to complete a PhD at Griffith University, Brisbane, and a postdoctoral position in Jena, Germany, Emma is passionate about encouraging rural kids to have the confidence to pursue education and positive employment pathways that allow them to do the things they love.
Top 3 learnings - Hasten slowly. Whilst it can be tempting to scale an education project quickly when you get a few wins, growing your project too fast too early can put a strain on your resources that could endanger the viability of a fledgling program. - Connect the dots! There are many interest groups in education and not all of them are in a school setting. By listening to community needs Joanne and Emma were able to setup an educational program that brought together Indigenous elders, University researchers, schools and other education partners into one collaborative effort that could help youth.
- Don’t underestimate your impact. During this interview Joanne recounted a story where she recognised one of her tertiary students as being one of the same students who had been through the NISEP program during high school.
Education...]]>2226aboriginal elders,children,fizzicsed,indigenous science,innovation,inspiring australia,kids,museums,naidoc,national science week,nisep,podcast,scicomm,science,stem,universityfalsefullEp. 5 Citizen science & entrepreneurial thinking in STEMhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5-citizen-science-entrepreneurial-thinking-in-stem--12765784Encourage entrepreneurial thinking! A business creates opportunities for people to make a positive impact in their world and teaching students to adopt a growth mindset can set them and their local community up for a brighter future.
Get involved in science events… or even better, create your own! A science event doesn’t have to be bigger than Ben Hur, it can be as simple as opening up your school hall or community centre to display science experiments and posters that depict how our world works. Reach out to local scientists to get involved and create a buzz. Education tip of the week Create a longitudinal science experiment. Have students setup an ongoing science project where they take measurements and photographs over several days or even weeks to find out a result. Incorporate fair testing of variables and get students to describe their project in a classroom blog or similar to communicate their findings.
Further contact details for Jackie Randles inspiring.nsw@sydney.edu.au Support links Inspiring Australia http://inspiringaustralia.net.au/ National Science Week https://www.scienceweek.net.au/ NSW Regional Science Hubs http://sydney.edu.au/science/outreach/inspiring/hubs.shtml Australian Science Teachers Association http://asta.edu.au/ Australian Citizen Science Association http://csna.gaiaresources.com.au/wordpress/ Citizen Science ideas http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog/x_post/Ideas-for-citizen-science-for-your-students-00115.html Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it! If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below]]>9ebdc8f6-c535-444a-9b80-a790015d275bMon, 12 Jun 2017 21:43:07 +0000Ben NewsomeInspiring Australia is a federally funded Australian program that works to increase engagement and interest in the sciences through sharing ideas, events and stories created by educators, researchers, and science communicators. Jackie Randles is the...Encourage entrepreneurial thinking! A business creates opportunities for people to make a positive impact in their world and teaching students to adopt a growth mindset can set them and their local community up for a brighter future.
Get involved in science events… or even better, create your own! A science event doesn’t have to be bigger than Ben Hur, it can be as simple as opening up your school hall or community centre to display science experiments and posters that depict how our world works. Reach out to local scientists to get involved and create a buzz. Education tip of the week Create a longitudinal science experiment. Have students setup an ongoing science project where they take measurements and photographs over several days or even weeks to find out a result. Incorporate fair testing of variables and get students to describe their project in a classroom blog or similar to communicate their findings.
Further contact details for Jackie Randles inspiring.nsw@sydney.edu.au Support links Inspiring Australia http://inspiringaustralia.net.au/ National Science Week https://www.scienceweek.net.au/ NSW Regional Science Hubs http://sydney.edu.au/science/outreach/inspiring/hubs.shtml Australian Science Teachers Association http://asta.edu.au/ Australian Citizen Science Association http://csna.gaiaresources.com.au/wordpress/ Citizen Science ideas http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog/x_post/Ideas-for-citizen-science-for-your-students-00115.html Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments 53children,citizen science,fizzicsed,innovation,inspiring australia,kids,museums,national science week,podcast,scicomm,science,science hubs,stemfalsefullEp.4 What to know when putting science festivals togetherhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4-what-to-know-when-putting-science-festivals-together--12765772http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog/x_post/Science-memes-you-can-teach-with-00090.html
Further contact details for Vanessa Barratt LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-barratt-58517031/
Interesting book to read that was discussed in this episode Stewart, Amy. The Drunken Botanist : the Plants That Create the World's Great Drinks. Chapel Hill, N.C. :Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2013. Print.http://www.amystewart.com/books/drunkenbotanist/ Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it! If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>b44a1607-5fe1-48fa-ae05-a78b005e7308Wed, 07 Jun 2017 06:05:55 +0000Ben NewsomeVanessa Barratt is a highly experienced science teacher and who has also worked for a variety of sites such as the Australian Museum, London’s Natural History Museum, Taronga Zoo and more. Her current role as a science communicator with Sydney’s Royal...http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog/x_post/Science-memes-you-can-teach-with-00090.html
Further contact details for Vanessa Barratt LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-barratt-58517031/
Interesting book to read that was discussed in this episode Stewart, Amy. The Drunken Botanist : the Plants That Create the World's Great Drinks. Chapel Hill, N.C. :Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2013. Print.http://www.amystewart.com/books/drunkenbotanist/ Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it! If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>2779botanic gardens,children,fizzicsed,kids,museums,podcast,scicomm,science,science festivals,stemfalsefullEp.3 Embedding language, culture and risk taking into science lessonshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-3-embedding-language-culture-and-risk-taking-into-science-lessons--12765773About Maddie Scott-Jones Maddie is the Director of Communities at Education Changemakers and brings and exemplary teaching career to her work at the global EC tribe. An alumna of the Changemaker program, her change initiatives focussed on helping children to embrace failure and increase their entrepreneurial resilience, which has seen her become a judge at the National Science Talent Search, speak at conferences across Australia and support her students win the National Maths Talent Quest. As a teacher at a large catholic school in Victoria, Maddie taught secondary Science and Mathematics and was the coordinator for Gifted and talented students and Student Leadership. Since working with Education Changemakers, Maddie has built a global network of over 1000 passionate and innovative teachers. She led the design and delivery of The Passion Index, a toolkit for schools to engage students in passion-led learning, co-created with teachers across Australia.
About Louka Parry Louka is the the Director of Programs at Education Changemakers and is one of Australia’s exciting emerging education thinkers and doers, with a track record of leading dramatic improvements in challenging school settings. Louka represents the new generation of education leaders as an individual who has travelled to every continent, learned five languages fluently (including the Indigenous Australian languages Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara) and was promoted to Principal at only 27 years old for which he was named South Australian Inspirational Public Secondary teacher of the Year. Louka has worked with diverse audiences across Australia and around the globe including AITSL, Federal Treasury, SVA, BETT, NARIS, Leading educators Across the Planet, Education We Want and Microsoft. Top 3 learnings

Make mess! It’s ok for a classroom to be untidy whilst students explore their curiosity, simply embed some clean up time afterwards!
Take a risk and learn from failure. It’s often when we challenge ourselves to try something new that the real learning and growth occurs. This applies to both teachers and students equally.
Embed culture & history in your lessons wherever possible. If you can get students to understand the cultural & historical context behind why a scientific development occurred it will always have more meaning, especially if you can show how a particular concept applies directly to the students own community.

Education tip of the weekFind out what your students think scientists look like. You’d be amazed what they think! Get them to draw a scientist… how many kids produce an old, white, crazy male with wild hair in a lab coat exploding things in a lab? Highly cliched and not representative of what the scientists actually look like nor do. Time to deconstruct the myth… http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog/x_post/Kids-perceptions-on-how-the-world-works-youd-be-amazed-how-they-think-00073.html Further contact details for Maddie & Louka Web: http://educationchangemakers.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EducationChangemakers Twitter: @educhangemakers Instagram: @educationchangemakers
Educhange 2017: http://educhange.com.au/ Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it! If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>65a45e04-f353-46c0-8711-a7860065dfbeFri, 02 Jun 2017 06:37:11 +0000Ben NewsomeMaddie and Louka from the Education Changemakers drop by to chat about their work in supporting teacher-led innovation that is creating stunning learning communities across the globe. We talk about the importance of threading culture and history into...About Maddie Scott-Jones Maddie is the Director of Communities at Education Changemakers and brings and exemplary teaching career to her work at the global EC tribe. An alumna of the Changemaker program, her change initiatives focussed on helping children to embrace failure and increase their entrepreneurial resilience, which has seen her become a judge at the National Science Talent Search, speak at conferences across Australia and support her students win the National Maths Talent Quest. As a teacher at a large catholic school in Victoria, Maddie taught secondary Science and Mathematics and was the coordinator for Gifted and talented students and Student Leadership. Since working with Education Changemakers, Maddie has built a global network of over 1000 passionate and innovative teachers. She led the design and delivery of The Passion Index, a toolkit for schools to engage students in passion-led learning, co-created with teachers across Australia.
About Louka Parry Louka is the the Director of Programs at Education Changemakers and is one of Australia’s exciting emerging education thinkers and doers, with a track record of leading dramatic improvements in challenging school settings. Louka represents the new generation of education leaders as an individual who has travelled to every continent, learned five languages fluently (including the Indigenous Australian languages Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara) and was promoted to Principal at only 27 years old for which he was named South Australian Inspirational Public Secondary teacher of the Year. Louka has worked with diverse audiences across Australia and around the globe including AITSL, Federal Treasury, SVA, BETT, NARIS, Leading educators Across the Planet, Education We Want and Microsoft. Top 3 learnings

Make mess! It’s ok for a classroom to be untidy whilst students explore their curiosity, simply embed some clean up time afterwards!
Take a risk and learn from failure. It’s often when we challenge ourselves to try something new that the real learning and growth occurs. This applies to both teachers and students equally.
Embed culture & history in your lessons wherever possible. If you can get students to understand the cultural & historical context behind why a scientific development occurred it will always have more meaning, especially if you can show how a particular concept applies directly to the students own community.

Education tip of the weekFind out what your students think scientists look like. You’d be amazed what they think! Get them to draw a scientist… how many kids produce an old, white, crazy male with wild hair in a lab coat exploding things in a lab? Highly cliched and not representative of what the scientists actually look like nor do. Time to deconstruct the myth… http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog/x_post/Kids-perceptions-on-how-the-world-works-youd-be-amazed-how-they-think-00073.html Further contact details for Maddie & Louka Web: http://educationchangemakers.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EducationChangemakers Twitter: @educhangemakers Instagram: @educationchangemakers
Educhange 2017: 2145changemakers,children,education,educhange,fizzicsed,kids,podcast,schools,scicomm,science,stem,students,teachingfalsefullEp.2 The importance of scientific literacy & student-led project-based learninghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-2-the-importance-of-scientific-literacy-student-led-project-based-learning--12765776Isabelle has recently embarked on a PhD at the University of New South Wales in the Faculty of Science. Her research aims to understand and measure the effectiveness of informal science education in achieving its objectives of improving people’s understanding, attitudes and perceptions of science. Top 3 learnings

Project based learning works! Find ways to get students into longer term projects that allows them to deep dive into a specific area of study.
Be a facilitator in the classroom whereby you let students drive their own learning wherever possible. Let them explore, question, fail, succeed and create… they’ll be better off in the long run! Just be sure to create safe classroom environment and your students will undoubtedly grow as learners.
Be firm with your guidance as a teacher and become more relaxed as the year progresses. You can make a highly inclusive and engaging classroom environment whilst ensuring that students learn boundaries and what’s appropriate in your classroom.

Education tip of the week
Use Slack in your school. This will save you a mountain of reading through emails and the best bit is that messages sent amongst your teaching faculty are pre-sorted by the sender. You can find a full run-down on this on the Fizzics Education website http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog/x_post/How-to-improve-school-communication-using-slack-00108.html Further contact details for Isabelle Kingsley Email: isabelle.kingsley@maas.museum
Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it! If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>e5e1234f-7cfa-49c1-b62a-a77f0084755cFri, 26 May 2017 10:41:54 +0000Ben NewsomeMeet Isabelle Kingsley, a former science teacher who now heads up the Sydney Science Festival as well as adult programming at the Museum of Applied Arts Museum in Sydney. In this episode we talk about the importance of scientific literacy and the...Isabelle has recently embarked on a PhD at the University of New South Wales in the Faculty of Science. Her research aims to understand and measure the effectiveness of informal science education in achieving its objectives of improving people’s understanding, attitudes and perceptions of science. Top 3 learnings

Project based learning works! Find ways to get students into longer term projects that allows them to deep dive into a specific area of study.
Be a facilitator in the classroom whereby you let students drive their own learning wherever possible. Let them explore, question, fail, succeed and create… they’ll be better off in the long run! Just be sure to create safe classroom environment and your students will undoubtedly grow as learners.
Be firm with your guidance as a teacher and become more relaxed as the year progresses. You can make a highly inclusive and engaging classroom environment whilst ensuring that students learn boundaries and what’s appropriate in your classroom.

Education tip of the week
Use Slack in your school. This will save you a mountain of reading through emails and the best bit is that messages sent amongst your teaching faculty are pre-sorted by the sender. You can find a full run-down on this on the Fizzics Education website http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog/x_post/How-to-improve-school-communication-using-slack-00108.html Further contact details for Isabelle Kingsley Email: isabelle.kingsley@maas.museum
Contact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191 STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.html Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it! If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>2711children,education,fizzicsed,kids,museums,podcast,preschool,scicomm,science,stem,teachingfalsefullEp.1 Why establishing science clubs for preschoolers workshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-1-why-establishing-science-clubs-for-preschoolers-works--12765775
Use librarians! They have so many resources that can be utilised for teaching STEM. Perhaps you can setup a corner or room with digital microscopes or science toys... or you could even create full blown maker space!
Embrace failure. Allow kids to fail during a science experiment; it's about exploring, discovering and refining!
Create student guided lessons in science. Allow children to have the free space for them to guide their own learning; can they modify their experiment to find out something unexpected?

Education tip of the week
Create creativity in your classroom! Give the students a broad challenge with a narrow timeframe whereby they have to create a solution for a given problem. This can be a Rube Goldberg machine, a marshmallow tower, boat floating challenge or any other challenge which gives them a problem where you remove as many boundaries as possible to them finding a solution. Further contact details for Adam Selinger Madlab: http://www.madlab.org/ Childrens Discovery Museum: https://www.childrensdiscovery.org.au/
Email: adam@madlab.org
STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.htmlContact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it!If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>c057095e-aea6-42ab-b046-a77d00c02c23Wed, 24 May 2017 12:36:48 +0000Ben NewsomeAdam Selinger from the Children’s Discovery Museum in Wollongong discusses why establishing science clubs in libraries for children under 5 years old through the Little Bang Discovery Club has been such a success. We also chat about the importance of...
Use librarians! They have so many resources that can be utilised for teaching STEM. Perhaps you can setup a corner or room with digital microscopes or science toys... or you could even create full blown maker space!
Embrace failure. Allow kids to fail during a science experiment; it's about exploring, discovering and refining!
Create student guided lessons in science. Allow children to have the free space for them to guide their own learning; can they modify their experiment to find out something unexpected?

Education tip of the week
Create creativity in your classroom! Give the students a broad challenge with a narrow timeframe whereby they have to create a solution for a given problem. This can be a Rube Goldberg machine, a marshmallow tower, boat floating challenge or any other challenge which gives them a problem where you remove as many boundaries as possible to them finding a solution. Further contact details for Adam Selinger Madlab: http://www.madlab.org/ Childrens Discovery Museum: https://www.childrensdiscovery.org.au/
Email: adam@madlab.org
STEM Teaching support resources NEW Primary STEM teaching book! http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/be+amazing+book.html >100 Free Science Experiments http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Free+experiments.html >100 Free Science Ideas and Tips http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/Blog.htmlContact Fizzics Education Web: http://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Phone: +612 9674 2191Know an educator who'd love this episode? Share it!If something grabbed your attention in this STEM podcast please leave your thoughts below.]]>2982children's science,early learners,libraries,outreach,podcast,preschools,scicomm,science,science center,stemfalsefull