In this episode of the STEM ED Podcast, I interviewed Valerie Agapides from Pymble Ladies College. Valerie shared an exciting project she taught some of her students around Climate Change, with an emphasis on the teaching and use of data in the project. To hear more about this exciting project and how you could provide similar, authentic learning opportunities for your students, make sure you check out this episode! Valerie mentions the ESA Climate From Space web tool in the podcast, which...

In this episode of the STEM ED Podcast, I discuss why a PLN is important after meeting so many incredible educators at the Melbourne Conference in June. I share a mini interview from Melbourne, my own reflections on how a PLN has helped me, as well as the insights of other educators around why they find a PLN so beneficial. For more information about us at STEM ED Magazine, you can find us: On our STEM ED Magazine website On Twitter: @stemedmagazine On Instagram: @stemedmagazine On...

In this episode of the STEM ED Podcast, I speak with Dr Lorien Parker, aka Dr Loz, about how to engage our neurodivergent students in STEM. With approximately 35-40% of students in each class having a neurodivergent brain, it is crucial for educators to better understand how to support these students in the classroom, but more importantly, provide them with beneficial STEM opportunities. To find out more about Dr Loz and Science Play Kids, you can find her at: Science Play Kids Website On...

In this episode of the STEM ED Podcast, I discuss how you can create a STEM Culture in your classroom or school. I share 5 aspects that work together to help this culture form. There is a graphic that goes beautifully with this, which will be out in STEM ED Issue 7, which will be released this Tuesday, 24th May, so keep an eye on the STEM ED Website for more information. For more information about us at STEM ED Magazine, you can find us: On our STEM ED Magazine website On...

We're back for another episode of the STEM ED Podcast, and this time we're doing things a little bit differently. Instead of interviewing a special guest, today I share some of my top tips for engaging young learners in STEM. I get asked this question so often, I thought I'd share some tips. Do you have any to add? Email me at [email protected] so we can add them in these show notes! Issue 7 of the STEM ED Magazine will be released this Saturday, 21st May, so keep an eye on the STEM...

It's finally holidays time, which means there's time for another episode of the STEM ED Podcast! In Part 2 of this interview, I chat with Sue Floro and Ian Fairhurst from Knox Grammar. In this episode, we explore the context of their school and how they introduced 'Knoxigations' as the essence of their teaching and learning.  Make sure to listen to Part 1 here. To connect with Sue and Ian, you can find them: On Twitter: @ianfairhurst @SueFloro Issue 6 of the STEM ED Magazine was recently...

We're back for 2022 after a long break, and I'm so excited to bring you the first of a 2-part episode! In this episode of the STEM ED Podcast, I chat with Sue Floro and Ian Fairhurst from Knox Grammar. In this episode, we explore the context of their school and how they introduced 'Knoxigations' as the essence of their teaching and learning.  To connect with Sue and Ian, you can find them: On Twitter: @ianfairhurst @SueFloro Issue 6 of the STEM ED Magazine was recently released, which...

In this episode of the STEM ED Podcast, I chat with Secondary Teacher, Matt Jensen. Matt is currently on secondment with the Brisbane Catholic Office in a role looking at how they can leverage digital tools across the curriculum for innovation and deeper learning. In this episode, we chat about what innovation is, what digital tools can be used to help teachers in the classroom, some of the ins and outs of the Digital Technologies Curriculum, as well as some of the proposed changes to the...

In this episode of the STEM ED Podcast, I chat with the Principal and Deputy Principal of Bonython Primary School, Greg Terrell and Marc Warwick. Greg and Marc share their story of setting up a mindset of inquiry at Bonython Primary School, including how they shared this vision with the staff, students and families within their school community. Greg and Marc share the benefits and challenges of setting up a school culture and mindset of inquiry, as well as some excellent tips for educators...

In this episode of the STEM ED Podcast, I chat with Preschool Head Teacher, Google Innovator and Founder of Empathetic Educators, Naomi Toland. Naomi and I chat about the importance for educators to understand neuroscience and psychology when working with students in the classroom, as well as for our own mental and emotional wellbeing. We discuss Naomi's fantastic acronym of N.E.R.D.Y. when considering what it means to be an empathetic educator. Naomi hosts a weekly Twitter chat using the...

In this episode of the STEM ED Podcast, I chat with Associate Principal Rachael Lehr. Rachael was previously a specialist Science and Digital Technologies Teacher, the Founder and current host of #PrimarySTEMChat on Twitter, and an executive member of ACEL WA. Rachael and I chat about the benefits and challenges of specialist teacher roles, and STEM as a pedagogy. Rachael explains her thinking as an analogy of SPARKLE, which really does put the dazzle in STEM! Rachael and I discuss...

In this episode of the STEM ED Podcast, I chat with educational consultant and speaker, Craig Kemp. Craig speaks about his love for digital technologies and innovation in the classroom, as well as the need for a change in Professional Learning for Educators. As a consultant and speaker worldwide, Craig has had a wealth of experience in presenting Professional Learning for teachers, and has come up with a new way to support educators in their classroom teaching through his newest platform,...

In this episode of the STEM ED Podcast, I chat with Corey Tutt, the Founder of Deadly Science. Corey is an author, keynote speaker and Indigenous mentor for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across Australia. In this podcast, we chat about his life growing up and what lead him to starting Deadly Science, as well as the incredible impact Deadly Science has had on students across Australia. He has released a new Science Book for students, titled The First Scientists: Deadly...

In this episode of the STEM ED Podcast, we carry on the conversation about Inquiry Learning from Episode 6 with Trevor Mackenzie. My guest this week is the inspirational and passionate Kath Murdoch, who chats about the connection between inquiry learning and STEM, some of the criticisms inquiry learning has faced, and how educators can get support for their inquiry practice. This conversation was such a perfect follow on from her interview in Issue 4 of the STEM ED magazine. You can find...

In this episode of the STEM ED Podcast, I chat with Trevor MacKenzie - International Keynote Speaker, Best-selling Author and Inquiry Educator from Canada. Trevor and I chat about all things to do with inquiry learning, including the links to STEM education, how to set up a culture of inquiry in your classroom, how to engage students of all ages in inquiry learning, and more. This is such a perfect follow on from his contribution to Issue 4 of the magazine. To find Trevor's Sketchnotes as...

In this episode of the STEM ED Podcast, I chat with Melanie Hughes, an experienced Digital Technologies educator who has held high-end roles in a range of Educational organisations. We chat about some BIG questions around STEM Education - How do we assess? How can we plan for STEM and Digital Technologies (and what is concept mapping?) How can we support our colleagues who are apprehensive about STEM or Digital Technologies? Melanie shares a range of amazing resources and websites that can...

In this episode of the STEM ED Podcast, I chat with Monique Dalli, a Secondary Design and Technologies Teacher, Director of Professional Learning, and President of DATTA Australia. We chat about some of the questions around curriculum, and dive into the design technologies and digital technologies curriculum areas. Monique also shares about the role of Teacher Associations in our professional development. Join us for the #stemedplasticbottlechallenge - share this challenge with your...

In this episode of the STEM ED Podcast, I chat with Dr Stephanie Smith, the Learning Manager at Museum of Australian Democracy. In this episode, Stephanie explores what student voice looks like in the classroom (for all ages), and elaborates on how we can utilise play to extend students' learning in STEM. To connect with Steph and MoAD, you can find her: On Twitter: @SmilesStephi @moadlearning On Instagram: @stephi_smith_inquirer_  On Facebook: @museumofaustraliandemocracy   For...

In this episode of the STEM ED Podcast, I chat with Rebecca Keough: an incredible Primary School teacher and Founder of Edulatte. During this episode, Beck chats about Inquiry learning and its links to STEM Education, and particularly the use of provocations to engage the curiosities and wonderings of students in the classroom. Beck shares practical examples in the classroom that can be taken away and used immediately in your own context. To connect with Beck and find out more about her...

In this very first episode of the STEM ED Podcast, we chat with Chris Woods: a high school maths teacher, Author of Daily STEM, and host of the STEM Everyday Podcast. In this episode, Chris chats about making STEM relevant and meaningful for students by looking for STEM in the everyday, as well as ways to integrate STEM meaningfully into the classroom. Chris also shares some challenges and triumphs of STEM in his classroom, in the hopes of encouraging other educators to, as our mutual...

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