Get Creative With STEM

Get Creative With STEM

  • Cool+
  • Early Learning
  • Primary
  • Foundation
  • Year 1 - 6
  • Science
  • Earth and Space
  • Human Endeavour
  • Inquiry Skills
  • Technology
  • Design and Technologies
  • Digital Technologies
  • Information and Communication Technologies
  • ...

Course summary

Teach STEM in fun and interesting ways with the help of this accredited 2 hour online course. Using videos from a documentary called Blue, you will explore a framework for using the Arts to teach Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (known as STEAM). Blue explores the state of the ocean, helps us think about its important role on Earth and encourages us to become ocean guardians. 

You will learn:

  • Learn a framework for teaching STEAM from Foundation to Year 6.
  • Use Blue the Film teaching resources as a springboard for STEAM.
  • Hear from STEAM education experts.
  • Discover how STEAM empowers students to become active citizens.

Course time:

About 2 hours to complete. You will have ongoing access via your user dashboard.

Accreditation:

This course is mapped to the Professional Standards for Teachers. It is accredited for teacher professional development hours:

Proficient Teacher – all states and territories except ACT:

  • 2.1.2 Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area to develop engaging teaching activities.
  • 3.3.2 Select and use relevant teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem solving and critical and creative thinking.
  • 3.4.2 Select and/or create and use a range of resources, including ICT, to engage students in their learning.

This course is not currently accredited in the ACT (TQI). However, it can be counted towards teacher identified learning hours (ACT).

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Course Content

Introduction

Introduction

01.
Introduction
02.
Using 'Blue' the film for STEAM education
03.
Why Teach STEAM?
04.
Set a learning goal
Full STEAM Ahead

Full STEAM Ahead

05.
What is STEAM?
06.
STEAM example
07.
Pedagogy of STEAM
08.
A Turtle's Life
09.
Ocean Guardians
10.
Quick check-in
Your Teaching

Your Teaching

11.
Where STEAM fits
12.
Cool lesson plans
13.
Teaching tips
14.
STEAM Assessment Ideas
15.
Macleay Island STEAM team
Reflection

Reflection

16.
Reflect on your learning
17.
Congratulations

Course instructors

Mark Drummond from Cool Australia is your course teacher. He has worked in the education sector for over 11 years as a classroom teacher, Leader of Pedagogy within an Ed-Tech startup and as an educational consultant. Mark is an absolute science nerd and loves talking about dinosaurs as much as he loves talking about education (which is a lot)!

Interviews with Tracey Gray
Tracey is an Aquatic Scientist and an experienced science classroom teacher. She is passionate about creating innovative programs that integrate STEM and STEAM techniques. Tracey is a WISE-STEM changemaker leader and participated in the 1st Homeward Bound- global STEM female scientist leadership expedition to Antarctica in 2016.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will this take to complete?

This course will take you 2 hours to complete. Enjoy it in one session or spread it out over a few weeks. You will have ongoing access via your personal dashboard.

Will I get proof of completion?

You will get a Cool.org certificate when you finish, which you can access any time via your personal dashboard, it will also be sent to you by email.

Is this course accredited?

This course is mapped to the Professional Standards for Teachers. It is accredited for teacher professional development hours:

Proficient Teacher – all states and territories except ACT:

2.1.2 Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area to develop engaging teaching activities.
3.3.2 Select and use relevant teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem solving and critical and creative thinking.
3.4.2 Select and/or create and use a range of resources, including ICT, to engage students in their learning.

This course is not currently accredited in the ACT (TQI). However, it can be counted towards teacher identified learning hours (ACT).

What are the curriculum links?

This course supports the Foundation to Year 6 curriculum:

  • Foundation – English, Mathematics, Science, Music, Drama
  • Years 1 & 2 – English, Mathematics, Science, Music, Drama
  • Years 3 & 4 – English, Science, Visual Arts, Media Arts
  • Years 5 & 6 – English, Science, Design & Technologies
  • General capabilities: Literacy, Numeracy, Critical and Creative Thinking
  • Cross curriculum priorities: Sustainability.
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