Name of the TIG:
Science and Technology in the Digital Era Aims and vision of the TIG: The vision of the Science and Technology in the Digital Era, Thematic Interest Group (STDE – TIG) is to discuss the teaching and learning of science and technology and integrating digital competencies. Depending on the country, the subjects, science and technology can be separated or connected with each other. The teaching of these subjects has both practical and theoretical elements. Practical elements include developing technical solutions, using digital tools or exploring nature. Theoretical elements include descriptions and explanation of events and understanding situations related to science and technology. Despite some differences between the subjects a common objective seems to be literacy: scientific, technological and/or digital literacy. Therefore, it should be of major importance that the knowledge students acquires will prepare them for understanding, managing and evaluating science as well as all types of technology and the impacts on society. This TIG is set up for teacher educators to examine and explore various ways of science, technology and digital teaching and learning in order to:
We like to work with a mix of:
The objectives of the Science and Technology in a Digital Era Thematic Interest Group, STDE-TIG are:
Call for papers and other proposals: send abstract to the TIG leaders before the 1th of March. You find information about the conference and template for abstract at: etenjournal.com/2021/05/18/see-you-in-vienna-april-21-23-2022/ Submit your 300 word abstract to TIG leader, Txema Egaña tegana@mondragon.edu Agenda TIG-Science and Technology in the Digital Era 22th-23th April 2022 in Vienna Friday, 22nd April 202209.00-9:30 Welcome to the TIG. Technical Orientation & Presentations setup. Presentation of the group, introducing yourself. 9:30-10:00 Presentation. EUTechAward: to challenge pupils for science and technology, Ann Emonds 10:00-10:30 Presentation. STEM as part of Technology teacher education, Maria Svensson, Anne-Marie Cederqvist 10:30-11:00 Coffee time 11:00-12:00 Workshop. Scientific Storytelling, Mart Ottenheim 12:00-13:30 Lunch 13:30-14:15 Presentation. ZTIM-Hub: Network to promote STEM vocations among high school students, Patricia Atutxa, Nerea Lopez, Ainara Bilbao. 14:15-15:00 Workshop. Practical work with Microbit, Ann Emonds 15:00-15:30 Coffee break 16:00- 16:30 Presentation, Biomimicry - education for a sustainable future Maria Svensson 16:30- 17:00 Discussion about the day, inspiration for tomorrow Saturday, 23rd April 2022 9:00- 10:00 How has the online educational experience been during the pandemic?. 10:00- 10:30 Coffee break 10:30 – 11:00 How has the online educational experience been during the pandemic?. 11:00 – 12:00 Closing ceremony 12.00 – 13.00 Lunch 13.00 – 17.00 Social activities 19:00 – Conference dinner. Txema Egaña, Ann Emonds and Maria Svensson |
TIG LEADER ![]() Maria Svensson
University of Gothenburg, Sweden (EMAIL HERE) ![]() ![]() |