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PARRISE trains teachers in RRI, IBL and more
12/11/2015
The aim of the PARRISE project is to combine the values of science and society, both in and out of the classroom, in order to make science relevant to young learners and to encourage their interest in STEM subjects.
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Choose your course from "Innovation in your classroom"
11/11/2015
Staying up to date with the latest developments in teaching practices and technology takes effort and dedication. Meanwhile, finding the time to study and take courses can be a challenge. Luckily there is a range of courses available for busy teachers online – and a new pamphlet details some of the best.
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Share your classroom stories for the Scientix Week
10/11/2015
The Scientix project has gone from strength to strength since its inception in 2010, involving thousands of professionals in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) education. From 16 to 20 November 2015, we will celebrate those achievements to date during the Scientix Week.
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Turning STEM ideas into projects
10/11/2015
A vast number of teachers have ideas or want to start new projects in science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM) education, but encounter problems in finding partners or the right opportunities. A workshop organised by Scientix at the eTwinning Annual Conference helped teachers to realise their potentials.
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Maths Communication in Africa
09/11/2015
UNESCO's International Basic Sciences Programme (IBSP), the Mathematics of Planet Earth initiative and the IMAGINARY project are currently supporting several mathematics activities in Africa. Among them are conferences, workshops and a multilingual platform dedicated to the magic of mathematics.
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PISA reveals self-confidence is important for maths competencies
06/11/2015
A new PISA in Focus study from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has revealed that ‘self-efficacy' – in other words, self-confidence – has a big influence on how well students perform in mathematics.
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A popular science teachers' workshop in Brussels
04/11/2015
Eighty-two professionals in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) education came to a mind-stimulating workshop in Brussels, where they engaged in interactive sessions on topics such as plants' biology patterns and manipulative geometric games from 16 to 18 October 2015.
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Using Open Source Software and Open Educational Resources
03/11/2015
A new online forum invites you to learn more about and discuss open education with experts from the LangOER and Scientix projects. It introduces the basics of open platforms such as Creative Commons and how they can affect scientific research.
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Teachers and astronomers together for World Space Week
02/11/2015
The Universe Awareness International Workshop brought 65 educators and astronomers to Leiden, the Netherlands, during World Space Week from 5 to 9 October 2015. The workshop was held in close collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), including inspiring talks about space education programmes.
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An award for projects in responsible research and innovation
01/11/2015
The European Foundations Award for Responsible Research and Innovation is looking for examples of good projects for its awards competition. Winning contributions have the chance of winning a prize of twenty thousand Euros.
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