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What did I learn from CONASTA 65 conference?
19 Jul
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What did I learn from CONASTA 65 conference?

As a pre-service STEM Teacher I found the CONASTA 65 Conference both educational and inspirational. The theme: “Superheroes – Unmasking your Potential” was precisely demonstrated and clearly felt among all attendees. Networking with current teachers, pre-service teachers and experts in the field allowed me to both experience and ascertain knowledge that will provide a stable platform forRead more about What did I learn from CONASTA 65 conference?[…]

Meet the Step Up students going to CONASTA 65
19 Jul
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Meet the Step Up students going to CONASTA 65

Students from Griffith University and the Queensland University of Technology are being sponsored by Step Up to attend CONASTA 65, The Australian Science Teachers’ Association National Conference. Tori Lee Griffith University Upon completing Year 12, I moved to England where I worked at Lancing College for just over a year. I then returned to Australia toRead more about Meet the Step Up students going to CONASTA 65[…]

Teaching the teachers – Coding in the Classroom
13 Apr
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Teaching the teachers – Coding in the Classroom

Last night, Step Up welcomed 25 students from Griffith University, Queensland University of Technology and The University of Queensland to learn how to use coding in the classroom. Students said they were motivated to attend to expand children’s knowledge and interest in STEM. The QUT STEM for Schools team taught the students how to code using Arduino:Read more about Teaching the teachers – Coding in the Classroom[…]

Five reasons why I am excited to study teaching in 2016!
21 Jan
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Five reasons why I am excited to study teaching in 2016!

Pahia Cooper In March, I will start my Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education (Biology). Here are 5 reasons I want to study teaching: Inspiring the Future The students of today will be the leaders of tomorrow. I have a passion for learning as well as sharing my science knowledge with others, especially young adults withRead more about Five reasons why I am excited to study teaching in 2016![…]

Pre-service Teacher Panel Forum at QUT
03 Dec
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Pre-service Teacher Panel Forum at QUT

Step Up recently invited a highly acclaimed panel of teachers together to answer questions and provide advice for graduating Queensland pre-service teachers. The panel included a first-year teacher, mid and senior career teachers and a school principal. The panel members provided the audience with an excellent insight into how to transition successfully into the classroom and beyond, with eachRead more about Pre-service Teacher Panel Forum at QUT[…]

Design Thinking for Educators workshop with State Library, QLD
03 Nov
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Design Thinking for Educators workshop with State Library, QLD

Written by Pahia Cooper- Step Up Communications Officer  I reached out to place the marshmallow crown on the top of my team’s spaghetti and string tower as the buzzer sounded to end this fast-paced task. The marshmallow challenge was an exciting kick-off to our Design Minds workshop facilitated by Natalie Wright from the State Library,Read more about Design Thinking for Educators workshop with State Library, QLD[…]

Introducing PwC’s 21st Century Minds Accelerator Program
27 Oct
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Introducing PwC’s 21st Century Minds Accelerator Program

Are you passionate about building Australia’s pipeline of innovators and problem solvers with 21st century skills? We’re inviting you to be part of the 21st Century Minds (21CM) Accelerator program. PwC, alongside our collaborators, is looking to unearth up to twenty of Australia’s best STEM education initiatives and support them through an intense and bespokeRead more about Introducing PwC’s 21st Century Minds Accelerator Program[…]

The Queensland Museum’s Creative Lab – In retrospect
21 Oct
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The Queensland Museum’s Creative Lab – In retrospect

Maree Johnston is a QUT Graduate Diploma of Education student majoring in Junior Science What a great two days at the Queensland Museum’s Creative Lab workshopping how to incorporate innovative learning experiences into our STEM teaching. Thank you so much to Step Up for the wonderful opportunity to meet and work with other like-minded educators.Read more about The Queensland Museum’s Creative Lab – In retrospect[…]

The Queensland Museum’s Creative Lab – Day 2
20 Oct
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The Queensland Museum’s Creative Lab – Day 2

Written by Laura Harradine Pre-service teacher studying Bachelor of Education from University of Southern Queensland majoring in English and Agricultural Science  On day two of the Queensland Museum’s Creative Lab workshop the fun continued with a challenge for the participants to apply their knowledge directly to a unit of work. We were given the theme “I still callRead more about The Queensland Museum’s Creative Lab – Day 2[…]