[lsisstem] FREE LIST TEST 01: LSIS STEM Programme Update 01/10

  • From: "Stuart Robinson" <Stuart.Robinson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <lsisstem@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:30:49 -0000

Dear Colleague

 

Welcome to the first 2010 edition of the LSIS STEM Programme update. The 
intention is to use this ecast to keep you abreast of the latest STEM news and 
developments on a regular basis. If you have any comments and/or would like to 
share information with STEM colleagues in your region or indeed across the UK 
then please do not hesitate to contact us on info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 

 

1                     LSIS Cascading Professional Development Fund

2                     STEM Programme Spring Network Meetings

3                     STEM in Space Master Classes

4                     STEM Brain Games Needs You

5                     Thinking Through Mathematics

 

 

1         LSIS Cascading Professional Development Fund

LSIS are pleased to invite bids from providers across the learning and skills 
sector for its new Cascading professional development fund. Approximately 500 
small projects of £1,000 each are available to LSC funded providers to run 
professional development or training sessions based on LSIS Teaching and 
Learning Programme resources or methodologies. The fund can be used flexibly, 
for example, for the release of staff time or venue costs and all CPD sessions 
must be capable of contributing to the IfL 30 hour (or pro rata) CPD 
requirement and include opportunities for reflection. 
Click here for more details 
<http://www.subjectlearningcoach.net/funding/cascade_funding.aspx> 

 

2         STEM Programme Spring Networks

Booking is now open for the LSIS STEM Programme spring networks which will take 
place across the UK during March 2010. With a varied and stimulating agenda 
being planned for each of the 3 subject areas (science, engineering and 
mathematics) and benefits including access to free resources, these events 
offer a unique opportunity to network and share ideas and experiences with 
colleagues from like-minded organisations across the UK. 
Click here for more details <https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5K58SLQ> 

 

3         STEM in Space Master Classes

On behalf of the LSIS STEM Programme, the National Space Centre and University 
of Surrey have developed a range of new activities and innovative teaching 
approaches that use GMES (Global Monitoring for Environment and Security) 
topics as contexts for post-16 science and mathematics curriculum areas. 
Current GMES scientists have worked with Advanced Skills Teachers and other 
outstanding educators to produce a series of intensive, all-day masterclasses 
and extra resources to help bring GMES into the classroom. These events will 
take place in Birmingham, Scunthorpe and Leicester in February and March 2010 
and booking is now open. 
Click here for more details 
<http://tlp.excellencegateway.org.uk/tlp/stem/images/stories/GMES_CPD_Session_Details_2010.pdf>
  or see STEM news on the Excellence Gateway 
<http://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/stem> 

    

4         STEM Brain Games Needs You

Brain Games is a new software engine, developed by LSIS, which gives learners a 
quick and easy way to practise their literacy and numeracy or their STEM 
skills. It aims to engage and motivate learners to succeed by building their 
skills and confidence as they progress through the game, and tackle 
incrementally harder challenges. The resource contains a literacy and numeracy 
challenge, and has recently been developed further to include a new STEM 
challenge.  In 2010 LSIS is making available project funding for provider 
organisation to contribute to the further development of the game and that's 
where you come in. 
Click here for more details 
<http://tlp.excellencegateway.org.uk/tlp/stem/images/stories/Brain_Games_funding_181209.docx>
 

 

5         Thinking Through Mathematics

The extremely popular "yellow ring binder", aimed at mathematics teachers whose 
learners are working at around Entry 3 / Level 1, has now been adapted as an 
online resource. It promotes and supports active learning approaches, and 
combines cpd activities for teachers and resources for learners.

Click here for more details <https://www.ncetm.org.uk/reflective-learning/ttm> 

 

If you have any comments or suggestions on the LSIS STEM Programme we would 
love to hear from you on info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 

To find out more about the LSIS STEM Programme and to find your regional 
contact click here <http://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/stem> 

This ecast has been sent to you because of your involvement in STEM education. 
If you would rather not receive any future updates from the LSIS STEM Programme 
please reply to this email stating 'unsubscribe'.

 

Stuart Robinson IEng MIET

Regional Manager, STEM Business Unit 

LSIS STEM Programme
East of England, East Midlands, London

 

 

 

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