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STEM EDUCATION CONFERENCE
Melbourne 2016
Ashley Van Krieken & Lisa Pizzol
Wednesday 27 July
Who and what?
And powered by
In partnership with Synchronous
Learning
Environment
Who and what?
Why?
“Australia’s performance in mathematical literacy in
schools has fallen in absolute and relative terms….in
2003, only five [countries] significantly outperformed
Australia…By 2012 we were outperformed by 12
countries”
“Australian schools…show a decline in the rates of
participation in ‘science’ subjects to the lowest
level in 20 years”
“Just 39 per cent of Australians…thought that the
benefits of science outweighed the risks”
“Rural students are behind their metropolitan
peers on academic achievement,
attendance, senior secondary school
completion and connectedness to their
school”
“…distance and availability of public
transport…impact on student access to and
participation in education”
“Rural areas face additional challenges to providing
quality education through:
• Difficulty attracting and retaining a skilled
teaching workforce
• Difficulty providing a breadth of subjects…”
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics:
Australia’s Future, Office of the Chief Scientist, 2014
Access to Education for Rural Students, Victorian Auditor-
General’s Report, April 2014
Why?
Deliver high quality, learning experiences in a digital space
Create opportunities for students passionate about science
Create communities of learning
Use contemporary science in emerging fields to engage students and teachers
in STEM and the opportunities it offers
Build STEM capacity within the Victorian Education System
Content
Build on emerging science electives offered at JMSS
Specialist input from Monash University
Modified by JMSS staff for delivery in the synchronous virtual classroom
Subjects
Two 15 week semesters per year
2 hours of classes per week
0.5 to .75 hours of homework
Multiple assessments
Nanoscience
Frontiers
of Physics
Logic 2
Magic
Biotechnology
Potential future subjects
Neuroscience / Psychology
Earth & Environmental Science
Professional Development
How do we offer it?
Video
Classroom
Collaborative
Docs and
Logistics
Learner
Portfolio
Teaching Studio
Multiple cameras
Interactive green-screen
Professional editing and
control board
Video Classroom
Face to Face Video
Screen sharing
Chat Backchannel
Emoticons
Cloud based
Dedicated collaborative
learning platform
Collaborative docs & logistics
Class content management
Accessible beyond lesson times
Pedagogical
Classes are run not as MOOC style but as close to normal teaching classes.
As a result students are asked to interact using a headset and camera.
Courses were developed by JMSS teachers in collaboration with Monash
University. Are revised often to make sure they stay relevant.
Courses are designed to be at the forefront of science and show innovation.
Classes are team taught so that the course becomes more dynamic.
● 58 Secondary
● 2 Primary
● 393 Students
Successes
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Sem 1, 2015 Sem 2, 2015 Sem 1, 2016
Online Education Retention Rates
ESV MOOC Average** Based on Reich J. 2014. MOOC completion and
retention in the context of student intent
High retention rates
Majority of students continuing in STEM subjects
Growing school participation rates
Developed networks
Correlation with other JMSS outreach programs
21st Century Minds
Challenges & Future
Challenges
Connection
Awareness of the program offering
Maintaining a relevant curriculum
Future
Addressing unmet demand
Professional Development
New Courses/subjects
Stronger relationships with schools
How to get involved
Semester 2, 2016 classes have begun
2017 dates to be confirmed but start dates likely
Semester 1 - Week 2 of Term 1, 2017
Semester 2 - Week 2 of Term 2, 2017
Professional development classes - check website for updates
Scientific Convergence & Innovation in Schools Cluster (SCISC)
Virtual presentations with Q&A for school and community groups
Next session 18 August 2016
