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:
  1. Discover the differences and similarities in science and technology teacher training.
  2. Distribute current research-based information about the potential and challenges of the use of digital literacy in schools, in higher education, and in learning communities.
  3. Take advantage of each other’s unique knowledge in different fields of teaching about science and technology.
  4. Encourages European and cross-Atlantic research collaboration around science, technology and digital literacy in education.
  5. Create a network for teacher trainers/trainees in sciences and technology
Format of the sessions:
We like to work with a mix of:
  • Presentations of research or innovation projects with discussion or strong participation of the group
  • Workshops with theoretical and/or practical tasks
  • Posters
Topic(s) for next conference:
The objectives of the Science and Technology in a Digital Era Thematic Interest Group,  STDE-TIG are:
  • To discuss consequences of learning possibilities in science, technology specifically and in school subjects generally, in relation to the digitalization
  • To discuss the increased use of digital tools in teaching and learning and how it affects individuals opportunities for inclusion
  • To discuss how teacher education develop teacher students' readiness to respond to/handle fake news in relation to scientific knowledge

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
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​​Maria Svensson
University of Gothenburg, Sweden
​(EMAIL HERE)
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Co TIG-leader
 Ann Emonds
 UC Leuven-       Limburg
 Belgium
​ (EMAIL HERE)
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 Co TIG-leader
​Txema Egaña     Mondragon       University ​           Spain ​
​ (EMAIL HERE)