Integrating Technology into STEM Education: Empowering the Future

Course Code: T0259 £249.00

ABOUT THIS COURSE

Integrating Technology into STEM Education can be both exciting and transformative. However, integrating technology within STEM curricula comes with unique complexities. The digital landscape is continuously evolving, and educators must keep pace with the latest tools and methodologies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. This premium course will explore what it takes to successfully integrate technology into STEM education, focusing on practical strategies and tools that can be seamlessly incorporated into your teaching practices. Delegates will gain actionable insights on how to utilise technology to foster an interactive and effective learning environment. Whether you are currently teaching STEM subjects or aspire to integrate more technology into your curriculum, this course is designed to meet your needs and interests, unlocking the tools and insights to teach with confidence and success.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

  • Understand the role of technology, including cutting-edge tools like AI, in enhancing student learning, and draft AI policies for ethical use in schools.
  • Gain hands-on experience with digital tools and learn strategies to effectively incorporate them into lesson plans and curricula.
  • Explore methods to engage students through interactive digital activities and assess their progress using technology.
  • Develop skills for troubleshooting common classroom tech issues while ensuring a balanced approach to student welfare.
  • Reflect on strategies for staying current with technological advancements and continuous professional growth.

PROGRAMME

10.00am: History and Case Studies of Integrating IT into Education

  • Overview of the history of technology in education.
  • Examination of various successful case studies in the UK and globally.

10.30am: The Brain and Learning Strategies

  • Understanding how the brain learns with technology.
  • Effective learning strategies: spacing, retrieval practice, and interleaving.

11.00am: What Inspectors and Employers Are Looking For

  • Insights into what Ofsted and ISI inspectors look for in an outstanding department.
  • Emphasis on higher-order thinking skills and IT integration.
  • Analysis of research and survey results on skills employers seek in new recruits.

11.30am: Break

11.50am Leveraging Advanced Technologies in the Classroom

  • Exploring the potential of ChatGPT and other AI tools in education.
  • Innovative technologies such as stop-motion animations, Excel and spreadsheet skills, data logging in experimental work, and online formative assessment tools.

12.40pm: Lunch

1.40pm: Best Practices for IT Integration and Overcoming Challenges

  • Comparing typing vs. handwritten work for student effectiveness.
  • Managing IT distractions from smartphones and laptops.
  • Evolving homework strategies in the age of AI.
  • Increasing use of laptops and iPads in the classroom and their impact on learning.
  • Pros and cons of using videos in teaching.
  • Drafting a school AI policy to ensure ethical and effective use of AI technologies.

3.00pm: Break

3.10pm: Interactive Session: Questions and Group Discussions

  • Open floor for delegate questions and group discussions.
  • Sharing best practices and experiences among participants.

3.45pm: Depart

Leadership - Code: T0259

Integrating Technology into STEM Education: Empowering the Future

Course Leader

Dr Stephen Belding is an experienced teacher and Head of Chemistry at Rugby School. He holds an MChem and a DPhil in Chemistry from Oxford University, and a Masters from the University of Buckingham, where he focused on school inspection reports and what drives excellence in schools. With over a decade of teaching experience, Dr Belding is an A-level examiner, PGCE mentor, and author for Seneca, as well as a presenter and content developer for Rugby School Online. Additionally, he serves as a school governor at Ashlawn School in Rugby.

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