Background Women Computer Science Many publications detail the history of computing or Computer Science, but women are often omitted from the detail, despite being featured in the images. At the start of 2021, I was delighted to learn that I had great numbers for my Y9 elective class, 23 students in fact. Ever the realist, I […]
This article enlightens teachers on how to use Esri StoryMaps in the geography classroom. In my previous blog I introduced ArcGIS StoryMaps and outlined how they integrate narrative text, interactive maps, and multimedia content, to tell immersive stories about people, places and the environment. There are now more than one million StoryMaps published publicly by […]
Many teachers are faced with Primary School STEM Challenges. Including teacher’s perceptions, student knowledge and timetabling STEM lessons. It doesn’t have to be. Defining STEM in primary schools, teachers understanding of STEM, their students understanding of STEM, and finding the time to make STEM happen in the classroom. There are many things to consider when […]
We acknowledge Australia’s First Nations Peoples – the First Australians – as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land and sea country where we live, breath, work, and play. We give our respect to Elders past and present and through them to all Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We express our gratitude […]
STEM Engagement An example of STEM Engagement. Teachers like Stewart often go over and above to ensure all the students are able to grow and excel to levels others would not think are possible. When we design a program, we are hoping that it will provide teachers with the ability to engage the broad diversity […]
What STEM Can Look Like in the Rural Context Whilst completing my minor in STEM education I was fascinated by the possibilities STEM pedagogical approaches had to offer through a highly cross-disciplinary integrated approach. One well planned intricate unit of work had the potential to address various learning outcomes through a singular real-world focus. By […]
If you haven’t discovered ArcGIS StoryMaps yet, then read on. You might be a teacher, student or researcher; you might work for the government, industry or own a business; you might be a historian, an artist or just have a keen interest or hobby. You don’t have to be a cartographer or web expert to […]
In this STEM Career Series, we will talk about the role of GIS Careers in Transport. Read on to find out what career opportunities exist today! On any given day, nearly 1.5 million people are present on Melbourne’s busy roads. There is almost always some form of construction work going on, with several pedestrians crossing […]
Clicks. Likes. Reactions. Emojis. More Clicks. More emojis. Do these actually do more than give us an instant gratification? Today more than ever, we are bombarded with information and advertisements on every digital platform, a stream of photos, commentaries, reels, and so on. Our posts and clicks unknowingly can contribute to helping some of the […]
She Maps aims to bring much needed diversity and support to STEM. We do this by providing drone and geospatial programs to teachers and schools across the globe.
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