Scientix: Engaging tools for science education - Sofia, Bulgaria, 31 Oct - 2 Nov 2014

Scientix: The community for

science education in Europe

The work presented in this document/ workshop is supported by the

European Commission’s FP7 programme – project Scientix 2 (Grant

agreement N. 337250), coordinated by European Schoolnet (EUN). The

content of this document/workshop is the sole responsibility of the organizer

and it does not represent the opinion of the European Commission, and the

Commission is not responsible for any use that might be made of information

contained herein.

Gina Mihai

International Conference “Engaging tools for science education”

1/11/2014, Sofia

European Schoolnet (EUN)

Promoting the use of ICTand digital technologies in the classroom

Promoting the Europeandimension in schools

Improving the quality ofeducation in Europe

Network of30 Ministries

of Education in Europe

Three areas of interest: services to schools, research and innovation, sharing of learning resources

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EUN STEM Projects

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European science and maths projects


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http://scientix.eu

&maths &

engineering & technology


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Scientix: 2010 - 2015

Conference 2014Portal (disseminate projects)

Workshops

Scientix

observatory

Collaboration

between projectsNational Contact

Points &

teachers’ panel


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scientix.eu• Navigation: 8 languages (en, fr,

de, pl, it, es, ro, nl)

• Sections:o Projectso Resourceso Newso Eventso Communityo Conferenceo Scientix Liveo In your countryo Observatoryo Newsletter + Email digest

every second Tuesdayo Social Media


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Projects: e.g. Creative little scientists

http://www.creative-little-scientists.eu/


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OPEN SCIENCE - Promotion of research and development


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Translation on demand


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Workshops

Scientix

observatory

Collaboration


Points &

teachers’ panel

Scientix: 2010 - 2015


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Scientix European Conference6-8 May 2011, Brussels

• Key note speech – Sir John Holman, UK• Posters session• 46 talks• 2 Round tables• 25 stands presenting EU funded projects • 10 mini-workshops• 379 participants from 37 countries


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Scientix 2 European Conference24- 26 October 2014, Brussels

•BUT this time… 600 participants from 41 countries•Key note speech (former minister, rocket scientist, Shell representative) • Posters session• 70 Talks• 7 Round tables• 25 stands presenting EU funded projects • 14 Workshops• competitions (resources, poster,tweeter)

http://scientix.eu


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Scientix

observatory

Collaboration


Points &

teachers’ panel

Scientix: 2010 - 2015

Workshops


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Scientix workshops


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Future Classroom

Lab A flexible learning space to

experiment with different styles of

learning, facilitated by technology,

furniture and design.

A space to promote discussion on future learning strategies with teachers, students and policy makers.


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Workshops in the FCL

done!

The Science Projects Workshops in the Future Classroom

Lab (SPW@FCL) bring together STEM teachers working on different EC

funded projects. The programme always includes general sessions

designed by the lead project, as well as presentations by the collaborating

projects. Parallel sessions with specific programmes for each project also

take place. The workshops encourage the integration of the projects’

content and best practices into the setting and facilities of the FCL.

The 1st SPW@FCL (14 - 16 September 2012) was organized in the framework of the first Scientix, in collaboration with Global excursion and inGenious. 50 people including teachers and science education practitioners (partners in EC funded projects) participated in the workshop.

The 2nd SPW@FCL (19 –21 April, 2013) was organized by inGeniousand with the collaboration of nanOpinion, eTwinning and Scientix. This event brought together 77 science teachers, career counsellors, industry representatives and project partners.

The 3rd SPW@FCL (14 – 16 Feb, 2014) was organized by Global excursion and with the collaboration of Scientix, Go-Lab and inGenious. 32 people participated in the event. It included: the Award Ceremony of the ViSH 2013 Competition which was followed live through video streaming and which got more than 300 connexions, the 3rd Scientix Teachers Kick-off, as well as Go-Lab and inGenious workshops for Belgian teachers.


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Workshops

The Science Projects Workshops in the Future Classroom Lab (SPW@FCL)

bring together STEM teachers working on different EC funded projects. The programme

always includes general sessions designed by the lead project, as well as presentations

by the collaborating projects. Parallel sessions with specific programmes for each

project also take place. The workshops encourage the integration of the projects’ content

and best practices into the setting and facilities of the FCL.

The 4th SPW@FCL (23 – 25 May, 2014) organized by Scientix

• 20 (4th SPW@FCL) + 7 (TSW4) + 5 (Tko4) + 1 (guest) = 33 teachers• 12 students• 3 guest speakers

done!


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Scientix workshops


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Online training…


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Workshops

Scientix

observatory

Collaboration


Points &

teachers’ panel

Scientix: 2010 - 2015


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Promote collaboration between projects

1.Project managers

meetings / workshops (1 –

3 times a year).

2.Scientix offers online

meeting room

3.Scientix workshops

Project workshops (e.g.

Scientix Teachers

workshops)


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Scientix Online Meeting Room


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Scientix Projects’ Networking Events

1st SPNE, 28 – 29 November 2013 in collaboration with Proconet and Primas.

During the event, 19 people from 14 different projects discussed difficulties in

organizing events together and possible common interests for future networking

events. Topic: Communication and Dissemination activities

• Projects that were represented: Scientix, INSTEM, SAILS, ISE, Web2LLP,

Proconet, Pathway, Primas, Go-Lab, Global excursion, e-Skills, inGenious,

nanOpinion, DESIRE2nd SPNE, 5 September 2014 in collaboration with nanOpinion. 30+ participants

from 24 projects. Topic: Teacher training in European projects and policy recommendations

• Projects here today: Scientix, NanoDiode, TEMI, nanOpinion, Chemistry is all

around us - network (CIAAN), COMBLAB, SAILS, PROFILES, Living

Schools Lab, ICT for Innovative Science Teachers, Science in School,

Engineer, MIGAL, Xplore Health, EU-UNAWE/SPACE-AWE, Changing with

the Climate, CENSIS, Ark of Inquiry, Inspiring Science Education, Virtual

Nano Environments for Learning, To3 nano outreach, NanoEIS, Go-Lab and

Odysseus.


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Workshops

Scientix

observatory

Collaboration


Points &

teachers’ panel

Scientix: 2010 - 2015


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Scientix observatory


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Workshops

Scientix

observatory

Collaboration


Points &

teachers’ panel

Scientix: 2010 - 2015


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Scientix National Contact Points


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• Austria: Austrian Federal Ministry for Education, the Arts and Culture• Belgium: Technology International vzw

• Bulgaria: Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

• Cyprus: Learning in Science Group, University of Cyprus• Czech Republic: Centre for International Cooperation in Education• Denmark: National Centre for Science Education• Estonia: Estonian Research Council• Finland: University of Helsinki, LUMA Centre• France: La main à la pâte Foundation • Greece: Computer Technology Institute and Press "Diophantus”• Hungary: Educatio Public Services• Ireland: Professional Development Service for Teachers• Israel: Makash• Italy: National Institute for Documentation, Innovation and Educational Research

(INDIRE)• Latvia: Center for Science and Mathematics Education of the University of Latvia• Lithuania: Education Development Centre

• Lithuania: Education Development Centre• Malta: Directorate for Quality and

Standards in Education, Ministry of Education and Employment

• Netherlands: National Science & Technology Platform (Platform Beta Techniek)

• Norway: The Norwegian Centre for Science Education

• Poland: Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun

• Portugal: Directorate General for Education , Ministry of Education and Science

• Slovenia: National Education Institute• Spain: The Spanish Foundation for Science

and Technology• Switzerland: Swiss Media Institute for

Education and Culture• Turkey: Directorate General For Innovation

And Educational Technology, Ministry of national Education

• United Kingdom: My science.co - National Science Learning Centre

http://www.scientix.eu/web/guest/national-contact-point-cyprus

http://www.scientix.eu/web/guest/national-contact-point-czech-republic

http://www.scientix.eu/web/guest/national-contact-point-denmark

http://www.scientix.eu/web/guest/national-contact-point-estonia

http://www.scientix.eu/web/guest/national-contact-point-finland

http://www.scientix.eu/web/guest/national-contact-point-hungary

http://www.scientix.eu/web/guest/national-contact-point-israel

http://www.scientix.eu/web/guest/national-contact-point-italy

http://www.scientix.eu/web/guest/national-contact-point-latvia

http://www.scientix.eu/web/guest/national-contact-point-lithuania

http://www.scientix.eu/web/guest/national-contact-point-lithuania

http://www.scientix.eu/web/guest/national-contact-point-norway

http://www.scientix.eu/web/guest/national-contact-point-portugal

http://www.scientix.eu/web/guest/national-contact-point-slovenia

http://www.scientix.eu/web/guest/national-contact-point-spain

http://www.scientix.eu/web/guest/national-contact-point-switzerland


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30 Scientix National Conferences


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Scientix Teachers Panel:

Scientix ambassadors / deputy ambassadors


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http://scientix.eu

@scientix_eu

• Request translations of teaching materials.

• Participate in forums.

• Join teachers directory.


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Science Programme Manager // Scientix project manager

Àgueda Gras-Velázquez ([email protected])

More information

Web Editor // Scientix portal manager

Přemysl Velek ([email protected])

Project Administrator // Scientix teachers panel coordinator

Marina Jiménez Iglesias ([email protected])

Project Administrator // Scientix portal resources coordinator

Victor J. Pérez-Rubio ([email protected])

Science Projects Officer // Scientix project deputy manager

Gina Mihai ([email protected])

Project Coordinator// Scientix NCPs financial manager

Ioanna Leontaraki ([email protected])

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