BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Australia/Adelaide X-WR-TIMEZONE:Australia/Adelaide BEGIN:VEVENT UID:612@ais.sa.edu.au DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220607T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20220607T170000 DTSTAMP:20220505T050127Z URL:https://www.ais.sa.edu.au/events/new-thinking-new-possibilities-stem-w ebinar-series-webinar-3/ SUMMARY:New Thinking: New Possibilities STEM Webinar Series\, webinar 3 - Creativity and Connections in the world of Early Learning STEM exploration DESCRIPTION:The Common Goal of a Connected World\n\nChildren are born scientists (Neil DeGrasse Tyson) They build their knowledge and understanding of the world by observing\, asking questions\, and investigating.\n\nIn this session\, Maria Taylor from Nature Play SA will guide participants through a series of engaging activities to explore\; the curious mind inside of all of us and how connections have been the hidden superpower of creative thinkers\, innovators\, and inventors.\n\nWe recognise that carefully planned activities and materials can inspire and incite children’s natural desires to explore and can lead to spontaneous teaching and learning. We will reflect on the power of planned and unplanned STEM experiences and the way we transition between intentional teaching and recognising teachable moments.\n\nThis session will also reflect on our initial inquiry as ‘children being the architects of the future’ as we integrate STEM and Sustainability with a spotlight on the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (2030). How might these goals be reflected in the everyday actions of an early learning service and in the daily lives of the children who make it their home?\n\nIn this practical and engaging webinar\, participants will also learn new ways to:\n\n Engage children with thoughtful and intentional learning centre activities that invite them to engage in STEM\n Plan activities that prompt investigation and exploration\n Guide exploration with open-ended questions that encourage deeper thinking\, thoughtful answers\, and continued exploration and\n Explore an exciting new Nature Play SA resource ‘Exploring STEM in Nature.’\n\n \;\n\nMaria Taylor\, Manager of Education\, Nature Play SA\n\nMaria’s extensive teaching career has seen her travel globally to explore and research effective ways educators inspire and connect with students in diverse natural environments. She is passionate about innovation in education and supporting others to make a difference through advocacy\, guidance\, and mentoring.  Maria’s current role as Manager of Education for Nature Play SA\, includes working with educators\, students\, and leadership teams to create and activate outdoor learning environments for authentic and purposeful teaching and learning.  Her work focuses on promoting connections between the Early Years Learning Framework\, the Australian Curriculum and outdoor learning\, with a vision to make learning naturally engaging by connecting with and drawing upon real life experiences. Her innovative approach and commitment to working in educational settings is the driving force to empower children and educators to advocate for a sustainable future.\n\n8 March\, 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm\n17 May\, 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm\n7 June\, 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm\n9 August\, 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm\n23 August\, 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm\n1 November\, 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm\n\n \;\n\nTarget audience – STEM professionals\, teachers and school leaders\n\nDelivery mode – Zoom\n\nPresenters – Maria Taylor\, Nature Play SA\n\n \;\n\nFor registration enquiries please contact Emily Metelmann.\n\nA Zoom link will be sent closer to the event CATEGORIES:Professional Learning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Adelaide X-LIC-LOCATION:Australia/Adelaide BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20220403T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1030 TZOFFSETTO:+0930 TZNAME:ACST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR