Malta: STEM by Diviš Marián https://padlet.com/divis/rzcgscoi341n A STEM course story of Robert and Marián en-us 2018-11-30 18:21:11 UTC 2023-03-11 15:03:28 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png STEM means: divis https://padlet.com/divis/rzcgscoi341n/wish/309926678 science
technology
engineering
math
Topic of the course:
Introduce participants to the concept, design and delivery of a STEM focused curriculum, the principles behind it and its practical application within the classroom.
Provide basic training with the use of various media to facilitate the learning experience for end learner considering the above with particular reference to STEM education.
Provide participants with the opportunity to further familiarise themselves with project and outcomes-based learning practices.
Facilitate the implementation of a learning outcomes approach within project-based approach through the stages of planning, delivery, assessment and feedback.
Increase awareness amongst the participants of the Digital Competence Framework for Citizens (DigComp 2.0), its function, significance and relevance in the local context.
Align the above with the local curriculum of the participants]]> 2018-11-30 18:49:34 UTC https://padlet.com/divis/rzcgscoi341n/wish/309926678 Flight divis https://padlet.com/divis/rzcgscoi341n/wish/312317303 Our flight took about 15' delay on deperture Katowice, Poland but arrival to Luqa, Malta was on time! We claimed our luggage and there was a taxi driver waiting for us at hall. The travel to our apartment was comfortable. Before we went to bed we had taken a short walk around.]]> 2018-12-07 17:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/divis/rzcgscoi341n/wish/312317303 Monday I divis https://padlet.com/divis/rzcgscoi341n/wish/312470943 Our course took place in Microsoft Innovation Centre which is adjacent to airport Luqa. We commuted every single day :-(.
Main topic of the first course day was motivation and engagement of children with link not to deaden natural children creativity.
By the way, are you able to make a LEGO duck?]]> 2018-12-08 07:56:04 UTC https://padlet.com/divis/rzcgscoi341n/wish/312470943 Monday II divis https://padlet.com/divis/rzcgscoi341n/wish/312471943 Our course group consisted of one Romanian, two Lithuaniens and two Czechs.
We agreed on visit the second largest island Gozo. Dominant structure is Gozo Citadel with National Muzeum of Archeology. Both is worth visiting.]]> 2018-12-08 08:13:34 UTC https://padlet.com/divis/rzcgscoi341n/wish/312471943 Tuesday I divis https://padlet.com/divis/rzcgscoi341n/wish/313876088
This day we tried several activities which develop and cultivate children creativity. We got know that STEM has its own 4Cs. Then we enlarged STEM into STEAM. And A means art.
 ]]> 2018-12-12 15:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/divis/rzcgscoi341n/wish/313876088 Tuesday II divis https://padlet.com/divis/rzcgscoi341n/wish/313884179 Afternoon we visited the capital of Malta Valetta. There are high buildings with typical balconies and wonderful decorations.
Do you know how many cows could stand one on the others?

]]> 2018-12-12 15:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/divis/rzcgscoi341n/wish/313884179 Wednesday I divis https://padlet.com/divis/rzcgscoi341n/wish/313924591 The third day was focused on cooperations among groups within a hands on activity. We went through the whole 4C cycle. (physics)
Question for today: are you a design focused person or a technically focused person?]]> 2018-12-12 16:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/divis/rzcgscoi341n/wish/313924591 Wednesday II divis https://padlet.com/divis/rzcgscoi341n/wish/313930532 Today's exploring journey lead to two towns which look like one, Mdina and Rabat - two historical and cute towns. Incredibly decorated buildings, narrow streets and amaizing lanes are worth seeing and feeling! Picture you can see below shows the town gate of Mdina.

]]> 2018-12-12 16:52:35 UTC https://padlet.com/divis/rzcgscoi341n/wish/313930532 Thursday I divis https://padlet.com/divis/rzcgscoi341n/wish/313938087 Math in action, finally! Pinpoint measuring, counting and building was needed to be successful in a competition. It was a hard work in play. And who won? I'll give you an answer today. All groups! :-)]]> 2018-12-12 17:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/divis/rzcgscoi341n/wish/313938087 Thursday II divis https://padlet.com/divis/rzcgscoi341n/wish/313962882 This afternoon we visited two towns: Pawla and Birkirkara. There are hypogeum and medieval megalithic structure in Pawla. Birkirkara is the biggest town in Malta and it is one big shopping centre.

]]> 2018-12-12 17:51:12 UTC https://padlet.com/divis/rzcgscoi341n/wish/313962882 Friday divis https://padlet.com/divis/rzcgscoi341n/wish/313973137 Friday was the last day of the course. We discussed how to implement STEM into our CV. We were shown where prepared lessons are possible to download. Then we tried google glass and virtual reality. Fascinating!
In the end we were given certificates. Wow! :-)
]]> 2018-12-12 18:09:42 UTC https://padlet.com/divis/rzcgscoi341n/wish/313973137 Flight back home divis https://padlet.com/divis/rzcgscoi341n/wish/313979756 Within the rest of our time we explored south of Malta, visited Valetta once more and made a long walk along the see. The last “task” was a flight home. The flight was calm and we arrived on time. We got home happy and exhausted. 


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