nanotec for schoolsSwitzerland

8th Science Projects Workshop in the Future Classroom Lab

Brussels, 16-18 october 2015

Mehdi Hihi Marjaana Myllylä Dajana Kapusova

Promoting STEM in the international offices in schools

Introduction

International offices in schools

Promoting STEM in the international offices in schools

Group Work

Agenda

Introductionnanotec for schools is a Swiss non-profit association with ideal goals located in Lausanne. Its first objective is to promote STEM and nanotechnologies through knowledge sharing and within specific projects.

We give organisations a learning methodology with modules, pedagogical material and training.

This device can also be used for schools exchanges between students at national and European level.

AgendaIntroduction

International offices in schools

Promoting STEM in the international offices in schools

Group work

WHAT IS SCHOOLS INTERNATIONALISM ? In the Finnish core curricula

and local curricula, the internationalism is considered as a value, but it´s also inside the subjects descriptions.

The curriculum obligates the schools to build its internationalism, so that it´s equally usable for all learners.

Diverse learning environments : STEM and ICT tools are exploited in meaningful ways.

Levels of Internationalization at Schools by using STEM

INTERNATIONAL OFFICEThe schools internationalism can be defined and described what kind of learning it aims to develop and strengthen. The four key points of the international office could be:

The embrace and increase the international skills - including language skills, cultural knowledge and STEM

Deepening or adding the school's own competence in the specific matter (e.g. science)

Preparation for the multicultural/intercultural learning environment

Understanding and absorbing the global responsibility / global education 

GUIDELINES FOR THE INTERNATIONAL OFFICE• International activities and

projects are implemented, developed and assessed on the basis of the curriculum

• Learner-centered methods are used to support students’ engagement, initiative and entrepreneurship

• Promoting STEM and ICT

• International expertise of the whole staff is developed continuously and systematically

INTERNATIONAL STEM YEAR CLOCK

Key points (STEM in the global point of view):Promote interest to study science subjects, learn languages and ICT, knowledge and understanding of the different cultures, sustainable development, entrepreneurship.

1. (August) Planning2. (September) Science project - Erasmus/eTwinning3. (October) International Science theme day (Local/European/Global enterprise and science)4. (November) Integrative learning project (e.g. math and music)5. (December) Current global innovations (e.g. robotics, nanoscience)6. (January) Planning7. (February) Integrative learning project (e.g. biology and chemistry)8. (March) Science project - Erasmus/eTwinning9. (April) International Science theme day (Working/studying abroad in the science field)10.(May) International Science exhibit (e.g. Science and sustainable development)

The international project (Finland and Japan) Integrating geography, religion, english and finnish by using ICT

Both countries presented their geographical location, the main religion, culture and traditional events.

Students also wanted to know how is the school in the other country, so we presented our school through video (Finnish School day) which was made by students.

At the end, we had skype lesson and students talked with each others.

Finnish school day:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN_bJ0SVg_8

AgendaIntroduction

International offices in schools

Promoting STEM in the international offices in schools

Group Work

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Social Media

PositionPublish

Participate

Presence

I want to lead my project/cause to establish a strong position and following in education, helping to form/ drive communities/groups of influence, building my own and my school social capital.

I want to regularly publish content on my expertise/ about my sector and establish myself as a thought leader and sought after resource by others.

I want to participate on social networks to learn, keep myself informed, share, connect with people directly in order to build my online reputation and credibility.

I want to build my network presence both internally and externally to help me and my school gain access to new contacts and opportunities

I want to look good online when being searched for or when people look at my profile on LinkedIn

INTERNATIONALOFFICE MEMBERS

TEACHERS & SCHOOL

Profile

How important is ?

LinkedIn is the biggest online professional network in the world

380M worldwide, 93M EU members 404K EU members in Primary/Secondary Education minimum age is now 13 or 14 (in most countries) +7M Company Pages +27K School/University Pages +2M LinkedIn Groups > 2 new members per second! LinkedIn shows you how you are connected

Source: LinkedIn Corporation

LinkedIn Strategy Matrix© for STEM education

PASSIVE STRATEGIES ACTIVE STRATEGIES PROACTIVE STRATEGIESSchool &International Office

Branding, Jobs & Followers Company Profile Showcase

Pages Education Page

Branding, Interaction Company Status Updates Education Status Updates

(NB: adapted from the LinkedIn Strategy Matrix© for Organizations, “How to REALLY use LinkedIn”)

Director,Managers,Teachers

Branding & Lead Generation Personal Profile Rich Media

Branding, Visibility, Interaction Status Updates Influencer Programme

Find: See below

(International Office members)

International Office members

Branding & Lead Generation Personal Profile Rich Media

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Branding, Visibility, Interaction Group Managers (internal &

external + alumni Groups) Active member of internal

and external Groups Content contribution, Influencer

Programme Status Updates & Share

information Events preparation and follow up

Find: New partners New users Project members Internal and

external expertise

Fundamental Networking Principles

Personal Profile | Company Page | Showcase Page

Education Page | Group | Publishing Platform

AgendaIntroduction

International offices in schools

Promoting STEM in the international offices in schools

Group work

Group work

A. Which year clock in your school ?

B. Which STEM promotion in your school ?

Partners

Thank you !

For more information :

www.nanotec-for-schools.org

info@nanotec-for-schools.org